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Health inspections: See which restaurant has 'fruit flies and live roaches'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 5 and 11, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Georgia Delegate to the RNC talks security and rhetoric changes in a contentious political season
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, security is a front and center topic for those attending the Republican National Convention. Long time Republican Party activist and Columbus resident, Alton Russell, is one of the 59 official delegates from Georgia who attended the convention. He has […]
Mosquito control can help prevent spread of dengue fever
ATHENS -- As overnight temperatures increase during the summer, so do mosquito populations, bringing with them the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. In late June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. is seeing an increased risk of dengue fever, a sometimes fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. This disease has been across much of South and Central America and the Caribbean, and with about 1,500 cases, the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency over dengue. ...
Catherine Jordan promoted to manager of GBI's Central Regional Crime Lab
DECATUR -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Monday the promotion of Catherine Jordan to manager of the GBI’s Central Regional Crime Lab. Jordan will be responsible for the supervision of staff and others within the Central Crime Lab. “Catherine has proven to be a leader in the crime lab and will continue to serve as a great example as the Central Regional Crime Lab manager,” GBI Director Chris Hosey said. “We can only benefit from the service of such a professional in their field.” ...
Former Georgia public safety commissioner dies at 73
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia is saying goodbye to a respected former state official. Col. Sid Miles previously served as the state’s public safety commissioner. He died today while in hospice in Brunswick. Gov. Kemp issued a statement on social media calling Miles a true public servant,...
Sara Im wins Georgia Women's Open
ATLANTA, GA — Amateur Sara Im of Duluth claims the 30th playing of the Georgia Women’s Open Presented by Mizuno with a four-stroke victory over 2012 champion Kendall Wright of Berkeley Lake at Currahee Golf Club in Toccoa. Im, a rising sophomore on the Vanderbilt golf team fired a two-under par 70 on Saturday to put her in a three way tie going into Sunday’s final round with mini tour ...
Power Rings with a Cop Takes Place This Morning at Lavonia Dunkin’
Today is the day…or morning …to get your free donut courtesy of the Lavonia Police. It’s Power Rings with a Cop this morning until 10a at the Lavonia Dunkin. Everyone is invited to connect with your local police officers over some tasty treats. Lavonia Police Chief Shane...
Nonprofit Looks to Provide Temporary Housing For Cherokee's Homeless Vets
Jim Lindenmayer believes America is failing its veterans at a crisis level, including those in Cherokee County. But he has a plan for at least alleviating the problem in this part of Georgia. As director of the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans program, which he founded in 2014, he is working to create a veterans’ campus that would provide temporary housing, food service, training and education, counseling and administrative services to...
Adairsville Mayor Appointed to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday his appointment of Adairsville Mayor Kenneth Carson to serve on the state’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Carson has been mayor of Adairsville for almost 10 years and has been in law enforcement for over 36 years. He’s second in command at the City of Calhoun Police Department and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in February. He also serves as the District 1 representative on Georgia Municipal Association’s Municipal Training Board and on the GMA’s Legislative Policy Council. As mayor, Carson has served on the board of advisors for the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council for the Pickens and Rome regional police academies. Carson also serves his community as a member of the Kiwanis Club International, Adairsville Lions Club, and Lions Club International. He and his family reside in Adairsville.
UGA Expert Says Athens’ Heat Island Does More Than Block Storms—It Threatens Lives
There’s an interesting phenomenon that happens in Athens. If you’ve lived here for a while, you might have noticed it. We’ll be looking at the weather radar, see a big storm west of us, moving through Atlanta, and then when it gets close to Athens … nothing. The storm skirts around us somehow.
The B-52s returning to Athens as first performers in Classic Center Arena
On Valentine’s Day in 1977, The B-52s performed for the first time, at a house party on Milledge Avenue, sparking a musical and cultural revolution that is still felt to this day in the Classic City. It is only fitting, therefore, that the legendary “tacky little dance band from...
Piggly Wiggly in Dillard closing
The Piggly Wiggly, Dillard announces unfortunately, it will be closing its doors for good on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. With a shortage of supply deliveries, rising cost of goods, and other factors, Piggly Wiggly, Dillard has been unable to overcome these challenges. Piggly Wiggly, Dillard appreciates each and every one of its loyal customers who have stuck with them since Jeff and Lisa Harris purchased the store in 2020 and they will miss you very much. With all of that said, beginning Monday, July 15, 2024, Piggly Wiggly, Dillard will begin new hours of 9am-6pm. Piggly Wiggly, Dillard will have closing discounts through July 31st when it will be closing the doors for good.
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