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Lawsuit filed as Thomasville’s first Black high school goes up for sale
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A lawsuit has been filed in Thomasville over the sale of the historic Douglass High School. Many in the community are upset over the sale of the city’s first Black public school. “This is the only historical building that we have left in Thomasville, —...
Valdosta State Prison warden terminated after 16 months
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Valdosta State Prison warden has been terminated after only working at the prison for 16 months, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Warden Ralph Shropshire was terminated on Monday, July 1 for unprofessional conduct. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, it will, “not be commenting further as the dismissal is a personnel matter.”
Events in Macon July 4 – 10
“It’s the Fourth of July weekend, or, as I call it, Exploding Christmas.” – Stephen Colbert. Your pets may be gearing up for a major freak out, but there’s plenty of community fun for you to enjoy. Thursday, July 4. There are so many options, so...
Keitaro Harada Returns to Georgia As New Savannah Philharmonic Music Director
The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra's new season begins this Saturday, Sept. 14, with a new music director: Keitaro "Kei" Harada. Harada grew up in Tokyo, but he's no stranger to Georgia. He studied at Mercer University in Macon, where he was assistant conductor of the Macon Symphony. After that, he picked up the baton for four seasons as associate conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony.
Trump Team Pulls Receipts on Black Barbershop Owner Amid Claims of Misleading Event Booking
An Atlanta barbershop owner, Rocky Jones, reported a significant drop in business following an unexpected campaign event for former President Donald Trump at his establishment. The event, held on Wednesday, took place a day before Trump’s debate with President Joe Biden on CNN’s Atlanta stage. Known as the Black American Business Leader Barbershop Roundtable, the gathering at Rocky’s Barbershop featured a surprise phone call from Trump himself.
Georgia farms see jump in bee colony numbers
Data: USDA Census of Agriculture; Note: Farms include places that produce/sell at least $1000 of agricultural products; Map: Axios VisualsHoneybees have made a big comeback since the colony collapse crisis of the early 2000s. State of play: Now, these tiny creatures are the fastest-growing type of livestock in the country.In Georgia, the number of colonies grew 20% in five years.Georgia farms collected roughly 5 million pounds of honey in 2022, up from 3 million pounds in 2017, according to USDA statistics.Go deeper: U.S. bee farms are buzzing
Hurricane Beryl's rapid intensification has emergency managers mulling survival timelines
Beryl’s 24-hour ratchet from a tropical nuisance to a Cat 4 menace should energize discussions about what happens when the forecast for ruination comes with only a day’s notice, leading emergency managers said. The low-lying Florida Keys may not be able to fully flee to the mainland. Shelters would have to muster employees...
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