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Mary Persons over New Westminster, B.C. 43-6, FINAL.
Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
Before he was suspended, Zaire Byrd was thriving. He acted in school plays, played on the football team and trained with other athletes. He had never been suspended before — he’d never even received detention. But when Byrd got involved in a fight after school one day, none...
Taxpayer dollars at work: Building more EV chargers, preventing veteran homelessness, protecting motorcyclists
Note: In this recurring digital news series, GPB follows your federal tax dollars back to the state of Georgia each week. Neither Sen. Jon Ossoff nor Sen. Raphael Warnock is up for reelection this year — the former will run again in 2026 and the latter in 2028. For...
Fulton County: Democratic stronghold in battleground Georgia
Voters in Atlanta and nearby suburbs forming Fulton County turned out for President Joe Biden by 73 percent in 2020 –- but it became a focus of Republican Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his election loss. Here are five facts about Fulton County: - Populous, diverse - With 1.1 million people, Fulton County is the most populous in Georgia and forms around 10 percent of the Peach State's population.
Experts discuss mosquito-borne illnesses, how to combat mosquitoes as Labor Day approaches
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgians are well aware of the pesky insects that come with these humid and hot summers. The City of Albany wants to warn residents of some mosquito-borne illness outbreaks that have been recorded this summer. A Town Hall Meeting was held by Commissioner Jon Howard...
Harris warns of Trump presidency with ‘no guardrails’ over Supreme Court immunity ruling
SAVANNAH, Georgia — Vice President Kamala Harris warned voters in Georgia that former President Donald Trump would face no checks or balances and would be a “dictator” on day one due to the Supreme Court’s recent immunity ruling. “The United States Supreme Court recently just basically told the former president that going forward he will […]
Albany Police Seek Help Finding Missing 64-Year-Old Kenderson Hill
The Albany Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 64-year-old Kenderson Hill, who has been reported missing. Hill was last seen in the early hours of the morning, around 3:45 a.m., leaving the 1500 block of Georgia Avenue. He was reportedly on foot, possibly heading toward...
City of Thomasville’s Wastewater Department to conduct maintenance work
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Thomasville announced that maintenance work will be done by the Wastewater Department starting the week of Sept. 3. The department will be doing maintenance work on several manholes on Charlie Ward Boulevard for about four weeks. While the work will be off the...
Albany State has $266 million economic impact on southwest Georgia
ALBANY — Albany State University continues to prove its significance as part of the economic engine in Albany and southwest Georgia, and that significance was highlighted in the University System of Georgia's annual Economic Impact Study. ASU's contribution to the local economy for Fiscal Year 2023, spanning from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, has once again underscored its role as a vital ...
Something Good: Scott Elementary starts Scottie Book Swap for free new-to-you reads
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Scott Elementary School is opening up their very own book swap!. It’s simple, bring a book you’ve enjoyed and swap it for a new one. You can pass along a story you love and find another one, all free for the community. Thomasville City...
Firearm found in student's backpack at Warner Robins High School
Warner Robins, Ga (WGXA) - The Houston County School District has confirmed that a gun was found at Warner Robins High School on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson, the firearm was discovered during a routine search of a student's backpack. Parents were promptly notified of the incident by the school system. Willie Raines, a local advocate known for hosting school assemblies across Middle Georgia, spoke on the importance of awareness, emphasizing the severe consequences children may face.
Former Cecil Council Member sentenced for unlicensed personal care homes
On Aug. 19, 2024, Constance Dianna Davis, 70, of Cecil pleaded under the First Offender Act to two felony counts of operating an unlicensed personal care home, according to Superior Court records. Chief Superior Court Judge Clayton Tomlinson sentenced Ms. Davis to a total of 10 years’ probation and ordered...
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