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Swingin’ Medallions close out 2024 First Friday Concert Series in Monroe on Sept. 6
If students back in school or Labor Day kicking off the beginning of the work week, then the Swingin’ Medallions closing out Monroe’s First Friday concert series should be the final reminder that Summer 2024 is pretty much over. But it’s a great way to close out the season.
Wilkinson County residents upset over 'astronomical' property tax increase
IRWINTON, Ga. — A tax rollback may be on the way for some people in Wilkinson County. The county's Board of Education and county commissioners announced they're considering a millage rollback after a number of property owners asked for relief. In December 2023, nearly 200 Wilkinson County homeowners filed...
Economic Development Around the State
Waynesboro Manufacturing: Ritz Instrument Transformers, a global company that manufactures products used in electrical systems, is investing $28 million to open a site in Waynesboro. The facility will produce high-voltage instrument transformers, creating 130 new jobs in Burke County in late 2025. Addressing Hunger: MANA Nutrition broke ground recently on...
A cappuccino classroom | This Central Georgia school is adding a new coffee bar
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Coffee and kids doesn't sound like the best combination, but one high school is using it to encourage students to eat breakfast. According to the district wellness coordinator A’Keti Mayweather, Baldwin High School started two coffee bars with a $125,000 United States Department of Agriculture Healthy Meals Incentive grant.
‘It was really hard’: Valdosta restaurant remembers recovering from devastating damage left by Idalia one year later
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - A beloved community restaurant was forced to close its doors for months after Idalia made landfall. Nicholas Perry, the owner of Ella’s Top Corral, said he remembers the day Idalia made landfall vividly. That day he received an emotional call from his grandmother asking him to hurry to the restaurant.
Macon roads closed for annual Labor Day Road Races | Everything you need to know
MACON, Ga. — Several roads will be closed in Macon on Monday morning, according to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The 47th Annual Labor Day Road Races are coming to town, and traffic will be a bit slower because of it. Per the release, traffic headed into Macon via Vineville Avenue will be blocked starting at 7:00 a.m. Traffic along that road will be sent down Hines Terrace.
Treasure hunt: Clock valued at $12,000 tops collectibles up for bid at Augusta estate sale
An Augusta estate sale featuring 18th- and 19th-century antiques, artwork and a library of vinyl record albums is about to close online. The auction, which begins closing at 8 p.m. Aug. 31, is offering both valued collectibles and more ordinary household items from a home in west Augusta's Kingston neighborhood. ...
Envisioning a new MLK Blvd. gateway to downtown Macon
A bevy of burgeoning architects gathered on a vacant lot along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. last week as Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Paul Bronson issued a challenge. “If you can go to a city and find an MLK or a Malcolm X street that looks great, call me. You’re shaking your head no, right? Can’t find it,” said Bronson as he laid out his vision for the MLK Small and Minority-Owned Business District, or MLK SMBD, that stretches from Edgewood Avenue to Oglethorpe Street.
Columbus Dream Center provides free food, clothing and more during public event
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Dream Center is aiming to assist the community members in need during a free public event. The Dream Center will be open Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4114 Oates Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31904. The Dream Center says it will be providing free food, groceries, clothing, […]
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