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Murphey Middle School announces deaths of 2 students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two students from Murphey Middle School have died over the weekend, according to school officials. In a letter sent to parents, the school says, “Our condolences and thoughts are with their family and friends.”. READ THE LETTER:. The letter states there will be grief counselors...
Ambrose Janitor Charged With Drug Offenses in Ongoing GBI and Broxton PD Investigation
The GBI recently apprehended Andrew Jowers, 47, from Ambrose, GA on charges related to the distribution of marijuana and the use of a telecommunication facility to commit a criminal act, during an ongoing effort, the agencies aim to tackle street level drug distribution and promote safety within the community, spurred by a collaborative investigation between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (GBI SRDEO) and the Broxton Police Department.
Registration open for ABAC Cattle Classic
TIFTON — The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Cattle Classic is set to take place Sept. 14 at the Tift County Extension Office, located at 1468 Carpenter Road. The event, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., is open to students from fourth grade through 12th grade. A registration fee of $40 per calf includes a special event T-shirt. Each exhibitor may show up to two heifers and/or two steers, ...
Barons Athletics Welcomes New Faces
Brewton-Parker College is excited to announce new additions to the athletic department before the 2024-25 Season. BPC is bringing on four new assistant coaches and a new assistant sports information director. The New Coaches are Dakota Connell, Caleb Lanoux, Nicolas Mayanguila Mboungou, and Deon Williams. Ryan Feaster joins Brewton-Parker College as the new Assistant Sports Information Director.
Richard McCullough presented Exceptional Physician Award
TIFTON – Tift Regional Medical Center recently presented its 13th annual Exceptional Physician Award to Dr. Richard McCullough. An anonymous donor established the award through the TRMC Foundation, motivated by their passion for the health care field. The donor collaborates closely with physicians and wanted to honor them for their professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence ...
Macon-Bibb commission allocates $500,000 in ARPA funds for Macon Mental Health Matters
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Macon-Bibb County Commission allocated $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Macon Mental Health Matters. MMHM is an organization that is working to make Middle Georgia a more mentally healthy area through traditional treatment and other therapeutic activities such as drum circles and knitting clubs.
Questions continue over Arts in the Heart admission, space
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re just a month away from Augusta’s largest arts festival, Arts in the Heart. The two-and-a-half-day event attracts upwards of 100,000 visitors to the streets of downtown Augusta. It also brings in hundreds of vendors from all over showcasing their arts, crafts, food, music...
Columbus government HR director maintains innocence amid investigation. Here’s the latest
An attorney representing Reather Hollowell, the Columbus Consolidated Government’s human resources director, released a statement Wednesday saying she has no involvement in the possible wrongdoing.
Finding Solutions: Augusta nonprofit helps those in need of medical equipment
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local nonprofit organization is centered around reaching the world one soul at a time. Sons of Consolation Ministries works with people in nursing homes, prisons, kids and those with disabilities. On Wednesday, we got to tour their facility in Augusta to see how they’re finding...
Georgia Man Acknowledged After Saving Elderly Woman Who Passed Out In Scorching Heat
UPS driver Raheem Cooper saved woman who passed out in 102 degree heat. According to WALB, the UPS driver assisted a woman he found passed out by contacting 911, checking to see if anyone was at the home, and staying with her until emergency services arrived to help. The incident...
Curious why flags were at half-mast Wednesday? Here's why
ATLANTA — On Wednesday, many in Georgia wondered why they saw flags flown at half-staff. This is what we found. Kemp signed an executive order on Aug. 20 to lower flags to half-staff on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in recognition of National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. In the order, it...
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