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Ossoff, state leaders encourage governor to accept federal funds
ATLANTA — For months, Gov. Brian Kemp has faced backlash for refusing tens of millions of dollars to help Georgia children and their families afford lunch during the summer months. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is calling on the governor to change course and accept federal funds to ensure Georgia children don’t go hungry. This week, Ossoff and members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation urged Kemp to reverse course and apply for next year’s program so that Georgia children don’t go hungry and can receive meals during...
Jennifer Avila Game Report: @ Coretta Scott King YWLA
Jennifer Avila did her part (and then some), scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3 for the 'W'. Avila will have a chance to log another big game when she takes on Harrison on Tuesday. Avila's big game helped Osborne snap a eight-game streak of losses on the road. Can Avila lead Osborne to another win and start a streak of a new kind? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
Goodwill of Middle Georgia to celebrate National Thrift Day with red tag deals
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Goodwill of Middle Georgia will celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with special deals. On August 16 and August 17, Goodwill of Middle Georgia will host a two-day appreciation event at all of its 18 retail stores to celebrate National Thrift Shop Day. Here are the...
Macon man arrested after shoplifting beer from Quik Trip — twice in one day, tased after trying to flee
MACON, Ga. — A Macon man who store clerks said appeared to be drunk at 10 a.m. on Sunday was arrested and tased after attempting to shoplift beer from the same store twice in one day, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office incident report. The report says that...
Chick-fil-A brings back 'best-selling seasonal offering' after a short hiatus
MACON, Ga. — Chick-fil-A announced a fan-favorite seasonal menu item from just one fall ago will be back on the menu starting later this month: the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich. Starting Aug. 26, the original Honey Pepper Pimento Sandwich will be back on the menu along with a...
Georgia’s most affordable school for dyslexia opens in Macon
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - Georgia’s most affordable school for dyslexia starts the new school year in Macon. Roberts Academy at Mercer University serves second through fifth grades. The Roberts Academy teaches a comprehensive curriculum using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. That is an evidence-based teaching style to help students with dyslexia....
Student-led petition over Augusta schools' phone policy gains more than 4,000 signatures
Many of Augusta's students are not happy with the Richmond County School System's new cell phone policy and they are voicing that opposition. An anonymous individual who has only referred to themself as a Richmond County student started a petition on change.org on Saturday. As of Tuesday morning it had about 4,300 signatures. Here are some of their comments: ...
Documentary to be filmed in Boston, Georgia
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Exciting happenings are just over the Florida-Georgia border. In Boston, Ga., of Thomas County, Emmy-winning writer and director Dario M. Harris is working to tell the story of the local Ham family, who he is a direct descendant of, through a documentary titled “Legacy of Land.” James and Bessie Oliver Ham were Black residents of Boston during the time of prohibition and segregation. During this difficult time in history, the couple successfully amassed over 400 acres of land and were well-known for extending hospitality to all townspeople. Many prominent town officials would purchase the Hams' homemade moonshine and support their efforts despit.
One Local Business Closes Suddenly, Another Says It Will Soon
One local business downtown announced on social media Monday that it had closed, effective immediately. Without notice, Vance’s Bakery Bar on James Brown Boulevard posted a “Sorry, We Are Closed” sign on their Facebook page with a short message. “After much blood, sweat, and tears, we have...
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