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Redneckin’ For Jesus delivers good, clean fun
The charcoal was not in the ceremonial grill as planned, but that did not stop Randy “L-Bow” Tidwell from kicking off the opening ceremony of the third annual Redneckin’ For Jesus games. Tidwell held a torch made from Vienna sausage cans, shooting flames near the stage where...
Tifton city manager placed on administrative leave
TIFTON, Ga. – According to our partners with the Tifton Grapevine, the Tifton City Council has placed city manager Emily Beeman on indefinite administrative leave with pay. Vice Mayor Josh Reynolds, who led Monday night’s meeting in the mayor’s absence, stated that no further details will be provided until additional information is gathered.
First sawfish in 16 years of surveying caught, tagged, and released in St. Marys River
The University of North Florida Shark Biology Program caught, tagged, and released the first sawfish recorded in its 16 years of surveying shark populations in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Morgan & Morgan now representing Tallahassee woman who survived car crashing into bedroom
Morgan & Morgan's motto is "for the people." Now they're for Dena Coukoulis. After a police chase landed in her lap and sent her to the hospital Tuesday morning, Coukoulis retained the iconic personal injury law firm to take legal action. Founder and name partner John Morgan is representing her, along with...
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Student literacy rates in Georgia continue to lag post pandemic
MACON, Ga. — Juaquin Quijano makes memories with his two kids at the library. "I used to like to come to the library with my mom, so you get to pass that on to the next generation and they love it just as much," he said. For them, reading...
UGA leads several Georgia universities in liquor law arrests since 2020—And by a wide margin
The University of Georgia has recorded the highest number of liquor law violation arrests combined over a three year span compared to several other major universities in the state. According to the most recently released Clery reports, UGA had a total of 193 arrests for liquor law violations from 2020 to 2022, significantly outpacing its peers. ...
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for teenage girl not seen in several days
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenager. Adrian Black, 17, was reported missing Monday. According to the Columbus Police Department, she was last spotted on the 4000 block of Harbin Street around 11 p.m. Sunday. She has brown...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
Gov. Kemp confirms another huge investment in Georgia, $28 million project to provide 130 new jobs
Atlanta, Georgia – Ritz Instrument Transformers has announced a $28 million investment in a new facility in Waynesboro, therefore boosting Georgia’s manufacturing economy and likely generating 130 new jobs. This development comes as Governor Brian Kemp leads a trade mission in Italy, highlighting Georgia’s growing appeal to international businesses.
Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery
When life gives you lemons, you start a lemonade stand. Mary Joy’s Lemonade stands will be spread around the Southeast on Saturday, July 27. The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation will be putting on four lemonade stands to raise funds for Hadilee Arnold’s recovery. Moosman, the namesake of the foundation, and Arnold were two of the […] The post Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Cemetery kills plan for new homes, but P&Z approves others over neighbors’ objections
Plans to complete yearslong abandoned phases of existing subdivisions present a problem for existing homeowners trying to maintain neighborhood standards. Monday, Macon-Bibb County’s Planning & Zoning Commission heard from many people opposed to new developments off Hartley Bridge and Heath roads, but they approved all but one of the proposals at Monday’s hearing.
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