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COLUMBUS: 11th Street underpass closed for lightning repairs Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government has announced a road closure for Wednesday morning. According to CCG, the 11th Street underpass from 7th Avenue to 10th Avenue will be closed July 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lighting repairs. Motorists are encouraged to proceed with caution in the area of the road […]
SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College will be offering eight-week Commercial Truck Driving classes in Crisp County Fall Semester. Classes start August 15 and it is not too late to sign up. CDL classes are also available on the Americus campus. The Crisp County CDL classes will be held on SGTC’s new Commercial Truck […] The post SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Author takes a look at America ... warts and all
ALBANY — The Albany Herald started printing occasional columns written by William Cooper after the writer randomly sent one of his works to the newspaper asking that The Herald consider running it. After reading the column, the Herald's management decided to give Cooper's work a shot. The reader response to that initial column was overwhelmingly favorable, so the newspaper has run pretty much ...
Live at Midday: Local braid shop holds ‘Back 2 School Bash’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The next school year is coming up. If you’re looking for a fun way to prepare, you may want to check out an event being held by a local braid shop. The fourth annual “Back 2 School Bash” organized by SlayyedByTankyy is on July 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. […]
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hosting food giveaway
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church will host their monthly food drive. This event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. It will be located at 2605 Sylvester Road in Albany. For more information, you can contact the pastor, Revered Calvin Rollins, at (229) 435-1132...
West Central Georgia Community Action Council holds community information session
Press release by the Community Action Council On July 10th, The Executive Director, Patty Marie Stinson, along with staff from West Central Georgia Community Action Council, held a Community Information Session on the various services offered. West Central Georgia Community Action Council is a non-profit organization that has been awarded a grant to assist low-income […] The post West Central Georgia Community Action Council holds community information session appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC adds two new associate of applied science degree options
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College continues to “Bridge the Gap” in workforce education by adding additional credentials students can utilize to meet individual and local labor-market needs, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. SGTC is adding the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies and the Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health […] The post SGTC adds two new associate of applied science degree options appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Phoebe Pharmacy residency helps fill need for pharmacists
ALBANY — Albany native Rachel McGill knew at an early age she wanted to be a pharmacist. Inspired by the toll cancer treatments took on several family members, she was determined to pursue a career in pharmacy to make a meaningful impact on patient care. Thanks to Phoebe Putney Health System’s investment in medical education, McGill was able to complete her training in Albany and will soon ...
Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Jay Beck, an Albany native has recently come out with his eighth novel, and first murder mystery that takes place at Lake Blackshear Resort in Crisp County, Georgia. During the process of writing this book Beck spent sometime in Crisp County speaking with local agencies and businesses to incorporate […] The post Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Morning clouds keep us cooler through the day with afternoon thunderstorms
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off cloudy with areas of patchy fog across the region. Staying pretty much overcast through most of your morning with a few breaks and peaks of sunshine by midday. With more clouds in the morning, afternoon highs will remain below average in the upper 80s as we continue […]
'Wanted to provide quality hair care': Macon hairstylist helps veterans and others suffering from alopecia
MACON, Ga. — Charlynn Harris has been helping people look good for over 20 years. It all started when she watched her grandmother do hair. She quickly found a love for it by watching her grandmother work and has been doing others' hair ever since. Working at the The...
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE- CDBG Program Reallocation
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024 to receive comments on the amendment of Program Years (PY) 2023 & 2024 Annual Action Plans for the reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds. A total of $84,260.23 in unexpended Community...
Georgia Woman Turns 100 But Says She Feels Decades Younger: ‘I Just Feel Wonderful’
Susie Dotson, a vibrant African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, feeling as youthful as someone in their 40s or 50s. “I don’t have no pains. I just feel wonderful. I feel that God has blessed me with many, many blessings,” Dotson told WDBJ7.
Starting the Work Week Unsettled
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It was a rinse and repeat day in the Valley today with scattered showers and storms. This evening a chance of showers and storms lingers before giving way to mostly cloudy skies overnight. Out the door on Monday morning expect temperatures in the low-70s with some areas of patchy fog possible, so use some extra caution on the roads. By the afternoon thanks to partly to mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers and storms, temperatures look to reach the mid- to upper-80s once again. Remember some storms may produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. We will be squeezed between weather patterns which will help to keep the unsettled weather across the Valley. Rain coverage sits between 40-60% Monday through Thursday, with temperatures in the upper-80s to low-90s. Looking ahead to next weekend, some drier conditions are set to make a return to the Valley along with some near seasonable temperatures; rain coverage sits between 20-30% with temperatures in the low-90s. We will continue to watch next weekend’s rain coverage, as these are some of the final weekends before the new school year starts.
Three local track stars qualify for Junior Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Jets are as fast as their name implies. “The main principle of the West Georgia Jets is teaching them life skills through the sport of track and field,” said head coach Marcus McGinty. Coach McGinty started the team 13 years ago with...
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