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Cobb to Continue Offering AP African American Studies
Cobb County Schools confirmed it will continue to offer AP African-American studies at one high school after State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he would not recommend the Georgia Department of Education fund the pilot course for the 2024-25 school year. The announcement sparked outrage and disbelief among critics, some drawing connection to the “divisive concepts” legislation passed by the General Assembly’s Republican leaders in 2022, which prohibited teaching U.S. history in a way that might make any student feel guilty or that they are...
Commission chair says there’s no ‘single silver bullet’ to improving Georgia’s Medicaid program
The head of a new commission tasked with recommending improvements to Georgia’s Medicaid program said Thursday that she did not see a single solution for all of the issues facing low-income and uninsured state residents. Caylee Noggle, whom Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tapped to chair the Comprehensive Health Coverage...
MISTR Offers Free STI Test Kits Available at Select Georgia Walmarts
– MISTR, a telemedicine provider for sexual health, is partnering with select Walmart locations in Georgia to offer free at-home STI test kits. This initiative aims to increase access to convenient and confidential testing, particularly in areas with high HIV transmission rates. – MISTR goes beyond STI testing, offering telemedicine...
A former Wilcox County employee was arrested for sexploitation charges | Now, the FBI is telling you how to avoid it
WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. — On Thursday, Lorenzo Dennard was charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children, three counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor, and one count of improper sexual contact by an employee. The GBI said they believe only one victim is involved. The...
'He was begging for his life': Mother grieves son fatally beaten in Augusta parking lot
When Jacinda Beverley received a knock at her door, the last thing she expected was to find a police officer there to tell her that her 28-year-old son, Elias "Eli" J'Khael Delk, was brutally beaten to death in a Dollar General parking lot in Augusta. As a child, Delk's mother, Jacinda Beverley, said...
Recapping a wet-dry-wet season in south Georgia
A boot would sink in the field it was so wet. Cody Mitchell watched the drone hover above, readying to spray a dose of plant-growth regulator over the top of cotton in need of it. One of the wettest Mays in recent memory hit south-central Georgia this planting season, followed...
Coroner releases identity of motorcyclist killed in Columbus crash
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash in Columbus Thursday evening. The wreck happened near the intersection of Victory and Munson drives. Juan Santiago, 43, was pronounced dead at 5:45 p.m., according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, who added that the victim’s body will be sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for an autopsy.
Not as many storms popping up
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After an active Wednesday afternoon in terms of rain, storms appear to be less common for the rest of the workweek. Given all the moisture still in place, there will be some spotty showers and storms. Morning clouds and fog will gradually mix in with at...
Rain chances take a little breather while staying mostly cloudy and humid
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Humid and damp start to the morning after picking up a good amount of rainfall yesterday. Across the southeast there are still a few showers across the southeast, as the stalled front remains draped, but showers and storms back off on coverage for this afternoon to just the stray variety. Although […]
Historic Westville homes are still coming to Broadway
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In February, the first of five historic homes from Westville was relocated to the Historic District in Downtown Columbus. Now, more homes are making the move, but when will they arrive? Justin Krieg, director of planning and programs for Historic Columbus, explained the project is taking longer than anticipated due to […]
Columbus City Council: Travis Chambers makes first appearance, Carver Park and Double Churches Pool renamed
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It was a busy night for Columbus City Council on Tuesday – as more than 100 citizens gathered at the meeting. A number of topics were discussed. The first order of business was the vote to rename Carver Park in East Columbus after the former mayor pro tem. Members of the Columbus […]
Lawsuit: 27-year-old man died from extreme heat exposure at state prison
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia mother wants answers about her son’s death. She says her son, 27-year-old Juan Carlos Ramirez, died in a state prison last year. On Thursday the family announced they’re filing a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections. Norma Bibiano, the...
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