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As students start school, new job opportunities open up
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As students go back to school, new job opportunities open. Here’s where you can find your next career in the CSRA. The Augusta Fire Department is hosting a job fair on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Julian Smith Casino. Positions include: firefighters, building maintenance tech, investigators and training to be a lieutenant.
On Cam Coleman's 18th birthday, Auburn teammates, coaches recount his wildest catches
Payton Thorne's been getting déjà vu his preseason — and it's not just because of the name on the back of his 5-star freshman receiver's jersey. Last week after an Auburn preseason practice, Thorne went home and called one his closest friends: Jayden Reed, a former high-school and Michigan State teammate of Thorne's who was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2021 and was a second-round draft pick the following year.
Still can’t muster up any rainfall; better chance by the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting off the morning with clear skies and mid to low 70s across rural regions outside the city of Columbus. Columbus remains the warm spot with a temperature in the upper 70s. Throughout the morning, expect clear skies to remain with warming temperatures, but by the afternoon more clouds will be […]
Wednesday Powerball drawing | Georgia lottery
ATLANTA — No one walked away with the Powerball jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing. The winning numbers in the Aug. 14 Powerball drawing were 8, 9, 23, 29 and 62 with a red "Powerball" number of 13. The "Power Play" multiplier was 2x. Here's a look at the breakdown...
Less humid weather arrives across Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry...plus Hurricane Ernesto strengthens
Cooler temperatures and lower humidity are in the forecast for Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry for Thursday and Friday. You will start to feel the changes out the door on Thursday with temperatures starting in the low 70s in most locations. By Thursday afternoon the lower humidity should blanket our entire area.
University System of Georgia reports $21.9B in economic impact
ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia produced an economic impact of $21.9 billion during fiscal 2023, a 9% increase over the previous year, according to a study released Wednesday. The system’s institutions also generated 163,332 full- and part-time jobs across the state during that same period, the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business reported. That’s about the same employment impact as the state’s top five employers combined. ...
Georgia Access approved as State-based Exchange
Atlanta, Ga. (WSAV)—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has greenlit the transition to Georgia Access, a state-based healthcare exchange. On Nov. 1, Georgia Access will go live as the official health insurance marketplace. This is a new division within the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) and will allow for eligible […]
University System Board of Regents adopts $3.6B budget request
ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved a $3.6 billion fiscal 2026 budget request Wednesday. The 2026 budget, which takes effect next July, represents a $221.1 million increase over this year’s spending plan. By far the largest increase — $167.8 million — would cover projected enrollment growth. The regents also adopted a $193.1 million capital budget request, down slightly from the $198 million the university system...
13 ‘Stranger Things’ filming locales around Georgia, including 3 from season 5
The wait for the fifth – and reportedly final – season of the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things” has been sloooowwww in coming: Season 4 debuted in 2022. After delays from film industry labor disputes, the fifth season has been filming in the Atlanta area since the beginning of 2024 and is expected to continue through the end of the year. The final season is expected to premiere in summer 2025, with a specific date to be announced.
What Can Police Do About Rogue Drones? FAA LEAP’s Role in Supporting Law Enforcement
Insights from the Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit on Managing Unauthorized Drone Activity. At the DRONERESPONDERS Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA, a critical session addressed the growing concern of unauthorized or rogue drones. The discussion centered on what law enforcement agencies can do when faced with community complaints about drones involved in illegal activities: from harassment or peeping toms to drug trafficking, prison breaks, and border incursions. Kristie Leach, an FAA Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) agent, provided valuable insights on the resources and strategies available to law enforcement officers (LEOs) in managing these incidents.
Reckless driving charges dismissed against Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White
Two charges against Georgia football’s Sacovie White have been dismissed – including reckless driving. The Cartersville, Georgia freshman was arrested at 2:06 a.m. on May 18, 2024 after being directed to pull over his vehicle for allegedly driving “at a high rate of speed” the wrong way down Clayton Street.
Atrium Health cites ‘staggering’ growth in Charlotte region
If your friends seem to be hanging around doctors more often, you aren’t alone. Atrium Health’s Charlotte and Georgia operations reported “staggering” growth during the first half of the year, Ken Haynes, the giant system’s Southeast region president, said this week. Revenue at the system...
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