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Fried chicken, fresh groceries and frozen yogurt, oh my ... Albany sees new business uptick
ALBANY – Take one quick drive around Albany and you’re sure to see new construction, “coming soon” and “open now” signs. The Good Life City is seeing an uptick in business development since the COVID-19 pandemic. From May 2023 to June 2024 Albany’s Planning and Development Department saw 492 Occupational Tax Certificate applications come through, Angel Gray, the department's planning manager, ...
Americus police and Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigating shooting that killed 1, injured 1
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - One person was killed and another person was injured in a shooting incident in Americus early Saturday morning. At around 3:23 a.m., officers with the Americus Police Department were dispatched to the Bessie Mays Circle and Norman Cole Drive area in reference to a reported shooting.
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—Two new dining options will open in the Midland Commons area next month under the same roof. The grand opening for Saladworks and Frutta Bowls will be Tuesday, August 6, at 6835 Midland Commons Boulevard, Suite G, Columbus, GA, 31909. According to officials, throughout the opening week,...
Col. Jerel “J.D.” Evans becomes Fort Moore garrison commander
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — Military officials and community leaders gathered at the historic 1918 Club at Fort Moore for an assumption of command ceremony this afternoon. Col. Jerel “J.D.” Evans became Garrison Commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence during an on-post ceremony June 26. Fort Moore’s new commanding general Maj. Gen. Colin Tuley […]
Construction beginning on the longest paved trail in the US in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — From Athens to Tybee, Georgia Hi-Lo Inc. is paving a path through Georgia. The groundbreaking for the 211-mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail is on July 27 in Sandersville. The trail will connect walkers and bikers from Athens to Savannah. Executive Director Mary Charles Howard is from Sandersville.
CNSNext converting traditional cable to internet-based service for South Georgia customers
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - A South Georgia internet service provider is expected to undergo changes to its services. Beginning Sept. 30, CNSNext will convert its traditional cable to internet-based service NextStream, according to CNSNext. CNSNext encourages all of its customers to transition to the NextStream platform to continue receiving its...
Coroner identifies 89-year-old driver who died days after Aiken County crash
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — The Aiken County Coroner's Office has released the name of an 89-year-old man who died days after a two-vehicle crash. According to Coroner Darryl Ables, the initial crash happened on Wednesday around 10:50 a.m. on Robert M. Bell Parkway (Highway 118 Bypass) at Trolley Line Road.
Beshear, abortion rights advocate Hadley Duvall to attend Harris campaign event near Atlanta
Gov. Andy Beshear, a potential candidate for Democratic vice president, is joining Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign volunteers Sunday in the Atlanta metropolitan area for the Weekend of Action in Georgia, which marks 100 days until the general election, according to a release. Along with the governor, Hadley Duvall, a Kentucky abortion-rights advocate...
Squirrels: Food chain bottom-feeders offer challenge for hunters
ALBANY — Although it does not get the same fanfare as the opening day of deer, turkey or duck season, many Georgia hunters have been counting down the days until Aug. 15, when squirrel season opens in Georgia. With only 20 days to go, you might want to start getting ready as well. The gray squirrel is the most common game animal in Georgia, found in large numbers in both rural and urban areas. ...
A Georgia inmate died from heat exposure. Left with questions, his family is suing the state
The family of Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano is suing the Georgia Department of Corrections for negligence after he allegedly died from heat exposure while serving time at Middle Georgia's Telfair State Prison. The post A Georgia inmate died from heat exposure. Left with questions, his family is suing the state appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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