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Truck Driver Charged For Killing Three In April 2024 Crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ.- A 43-year-old Bridgeton, New Jersey man who was wanted after being charged in connection with running a red light that killed three people in an early April 2024, South Brunswick fatal crash was taken into custody in Georgia on Wednesday. According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone,...
Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
‘We need unity more than anything’: Georgians react to political climate on Fourth of July
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s hard to ignore politics even during a holiday week if you live in a swing state like Georgia. Many are out celebrating our nation’s independence but can’t help but wonder where our country is headed. “I would like to see...
From Slavery To Civil Rights: The Legacy Of Negro Spirituals In Georgia
On a recent Sunday evening, the sound of Negro spirituals echoed through the halls of the music building at Kennesaw State University. The six members of the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble gather here regularly to partake in a tradition that dates back centuries. “Done made my vow to the Lord. And...
Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history
ARABI, Ga. (WALB) - A 21-year-old Georgia woman is launching what she hopes will become a distinguished political career. Brooke Huckaby, 21, is the youngest mayor in Georgia state history, and the youngest female mayor in United States history, but her accolades do not stop there. In addition to being...
Grovetown P.D. searching for runaway 16-year-old
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – The Grovetown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway. 16-year-old Emma Caldwell was last seen at her home on Lory Lane at approximately 11:45 p.m. on July 4th. She was wearing a gray shirt, black shorts and gray crocs. Emma is possibly traveling in a black […]
Groups ask court to speed up whale protections while GA's Rep. Carter pushes for delay
As coastal Georgia’s congressional representative seeks to delay expanding federal rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, conservation groups on Tuesday asked a judge to expedite the process. The motion, filed in U.S. District court for the District of Columbia, asks for a Nov. 1 deadline to finalize...
Evans Towne Center BOOM! In the Park Independence Day Celebration had something for everyone to enjoy
BOOM! The park was a success, with over 30 food, beverage, and dessert vendors with live music from Whiskey Run and Ryan Trotti leading up to the fireworks and first-ever laser show.
As July 4th fun continues, keep fireworks safety in mind
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Our local fire crews are on high alert amid the current drought and summer heat. And with fireworks sure to go off throughout this weekend, there’s an even greater risk. There were more than a dozen brush fires on Thursday that crews had to address.
Walter Edgar's Journal: How Jewish entrepreneurs built economy and community in Upcountry South Carolina
This week we will be talking with Diane Vecchio about her book, Peddlers, Merchants, and Manufacturers: How Jewish Entrepreneurs Built Economy and Community in Upcountry South Carolina (2024, USC Press). In the book, Diane examines the diverse economic experiences of Jews who settled in Upcountry (now called Upstate) South Carolina....
Independence Day celebrations continue with Fireworks Extravaganza
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Friday was another night filled with fireworks as the CSRA celebrated Independence Day. Hephzibah was celebrating the Fourth of July with their Fireworks Extravaganza. We were there and spoke with people watching the show about what all this means to them. Hundreds of people came out...
Family gets special surprise at GreenJackets game
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - America’s favorite pastime has been bringing people together for over a hundred years. News 12′s Sports Director Dan Booth got to experience a special moment right before Friday’s GreenJackets game. Spending time with our loved ones is something that can easily be taken...
Augusta Museum of History continues to teach, and preserve history
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta Museum of History is a place where you can learn a lot about the city’s storied past. For this episode of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” the team stopped in and spoke with Executive Director Nancy Glaser about the museum’s history, what people can find inside and more.
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