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Health inspections: Augusta restaurants dinged for holding food past expiration dates
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 12 and 18, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Former mayor talks unity in Augusta and the nation
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) What will it take to turn down the temperature on politics in this country? We talk to former Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver on this edition of The Means Report. He serves on the board of The Forward Party. He’s also a key part of a the group Starts With Us. Copenhaver talks […]
Masters ticket lottery winners selected
Did you win the lottery for Masters tickets next year? You might want to check your Masters account. Augusta National Golf Club has awarded thousands of people the opportunity to purchase Masters tickets after reviewing their ticket lottery submissions. Once you login on the app or online you will either...
Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy
On Sunday evening, July 21, a large group of youth and parents gathered at the Ninth Grade Academy for a seminar on gun violence among youth. This is something that has plagued Sumter County in recent months, as there has been a rash of shootings involving young people. The event was put on by an […] The post Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Shocking Animal Control videos spark calls from Columbus GA City Council for an investigation; animal advocates to address council
Shocking videos that surfaced from Columbus Animal Care & Control have sparked city council members to call for an investigation. Last week, Columbus Animal Allies released videos acquired through an open records request from Columbus Animal Care & Control’s security cameras. These videos were recorded between 4 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a day when the facility euthanized 12 healthy, adoptable dogs due to a lack of space.
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hosting food giveaway
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church will host their monthly food drive. This event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. It will be located at 2605 Sylvester Road in Albany. For more information, you can contact the pastor, Revered Calvin Rollins, at (229) 435-1132...
Police: Deadly Georgia shooting results in arrest of 2 suspects, including the victim's own brother
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. One man is dead after a shooting in Georgia. Now two people have been charged in connection, including the victim's own brother. According to the Valdosta Police Department, officers responded July 18 around 3:30 a.m. to the Park Chase Apartments following...
Historic church in Augusta celebrates 224 years
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Today a historic church in South Augusta celebrating its 224th anniversary. Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church started in July of 1800 and is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the country. Sunday, the church hosted a large event to celebrate more than two centuries together.It included a worship service with […]
Georgia Woman Turns 100 But Says She Feels Decades Younger: ‘I Just Feel Wonderful’
Susie Dotson, a vibrant African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, feeling as youthful as someone in their 40s or 50s. “I don’t have no pains. I just feel wonderful. I feel that God has blessed me with many, many blessings,” Dotson told WDBJ7.
Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the 2003 Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July. Snapping Shoals EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric service to approximately 100,000 homes and businesses in an eight-county area that includes large portions of Newton, Rockdale and Henry counties, as well as part of DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan counties.
Jackson launches automated utility meters pilot program
The city of Jackson will begin to test the use of automated utility meters by installing 54 water and 54 electric meters. Automated meters, or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), is used to collect water and power usage data. This system eliminates the need for employees to visit the location of each customer to read water and utility meters for billing and other purposes.
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