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Family in Hartwell, Georgia, helps with creation of 1st Black Barbie with Down syndrome
HARTWELL, Ga. — Barbie just released the first-ever Black Barbie with Down syndrome. The first Barbie with Down syndrome was created last year, but for the new addition, Mattel got input from a focus group of Black individuals, including a woman with Down syndrome. Before adding “Barbie” to her...
Hit-or-miss storms stick around
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Our stagnant weather pattern will continue for the middle of the week. No big changes in the forecast for midweek. We are tracking more off-and-on showers and thunderstorms. It will not rain all day, but you may need the umbrella at times. High temperatures top out...
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
UPDATE: Muscogee Co. Coroner’s Office releases identity of married couple found dead in Windsor Park
UPDATE 7/24/24 4:37 p.m.: The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the husband and wife who were found dead on Winvelly Drive Wednesday morning. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, 79-year-old Jerry Wayne Wilson and 72-year-old Angela Wilson were pronounced dead at 9:36 a.m. Their manner of death is still to […]
Georgia National Fair announces 35-hour flash ticket sale
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is just a few month away. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, it’s offering an exclusive 35-hour Flash Sale. For a limited time, you can purchase your GNF ticket for only $10, and have access to over a million dollars’ worth of free entertainment.
Fort Moore to Paris: Soldier prepares to compete in 2024 Olympics
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WTVM) - Preparing and competing in the Olympics is something most of us cannot process. But one Georgia native and Fort Moore soldier is doing it. Staff Sergeant Will Hinton is competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics in International Trap Shooting. Sgt. Hinton is part of the...
ITA Announces Men's and Women's Academic Awards
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association ("ITA") is proud to announce the 2024 Division II Men's and Women's ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams. Academia is an integral aspect of the college tennis experience and adds to the unique student-athlete experience found on college campuses across the nation. Columbus State...
Environmental groups pushing to delay Georgia Power gas turbines project
ATLANTA – Georgia Power should delay building three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan to allow time to consider potentially less expensive alternatives, an independent energy consultant said Wednesday. The Atlanta-based utility received bids late last week in an all-source procurement request for proposals (RFP) to expand its electrical generating capacity to meet Georgia’s rapidly increasing needs for power. Taking the time to evaluate those bids could help Georgia Power reduce its reliance on natural gas, Albert Lin testified during a hearing held...
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