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A Milledgeville home was shot 21 times — and neighbors say they want the violence to stop
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — One house in Milledgeville at 266 Magnolia Avenue was shot around 21 times on Tuesday night, according to the police department. But neighbors say gun violence seems to be rising in the neighborhood and they want it to stop. “Yes, we're right there — around the...
Macon County residents suing to remove sheriff candidate from ballot who plead guilty to excessive force
MONTEZUMA, Ga. — Editors note: Video attached to this story comes from previous coverage. A Macon County Sheriff candidate Jeffery Canady was taken off the ballot over issues with his POST certification earlier this month. But only a few days later, he was put back on the ballot after the Macon County Board of Elections reversed course.
JD Vance Fails to Impress Donut Shop Employee in Awkward Photo Op
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance did not receive the warmest welcome when he entered a donut shop in Georgia. The post JD Vance Fails to Impress Donut Shop Employee in Awkward Photo Op first appeared on Mediaite.
More restaurants coming to Macon?: Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission shows tentative restaurant proposals added to September agenda
MACON, Ga. — Macon’s food scene may see some new additions. On Wednesday, the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission announced that multiple new restaurants and other additions were tentatively added to their Sept. 23 agenda. While these locations aren’t confirmed to be coming to Macon, the commission will...
Questions continue over Arts in the Heart admission, space
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re just a month away from Augusta’s largest arts festival, Arts in the Heart. The two-and-a-half-day event attracts upwards of 100,000 visitors to the streets of downtown Augusta. It also brings in hundreds of vendors from all over showcasing their arts, crafts, food, music...
Albany City Commission considers zoning request for former Sears mall property
ALBANY – A new 55,000-square-foot sporting goods store could take shape in a parking area at the Albany Mall, bringing a store that provides everything from shoes and clothing to golf, tennis and hunting supplies. The 5.09-acre tract, located on the southeast portion of the mall footprint, would bring $12 million in investment. It would sit between the Chik-fil-A restaurant and the hotel that ...
Dawson residents concerned about neighborhood alligator
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - For the past few months, a neighborhood in Dawson has had an unwanted resident. Locals say a large alligator has been living in a pond near homes. “Neighbors are very concerned that when the alligator runs out of food in that pond area, it’s gonna come out after the people and the pets,” said one resident.
Georgia Murder Suspect Arrested at Covington-Area Motel
COVINGTON, La. — A man wanted for murder in Georgia was arrested Wednesday evening at a motel near Covington. Kenneth Hardin Jr., 39, was wanted in connection with a homicide in Fayette County, Georgia, stemming from a domestic dispute on August 20, 2024. Investigatiors say they tracked Hardin to a motel off Highway 21, where St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies and SWAT team members arrested him without incident.
Department of Health confirms fifth measles diagnosis in Atlanta
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – the Georgia Department of Health (DPH) announced the fifth case of Measles virus in the state this year. The case was confirmed on Monday. DPH states that the person contracted the virus while traveling overseas. Measles is very contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. […]
Georgia getting $1.1 million to protect children from lead in school, childcare facility water
On Thursday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $26 million would be provided as grants to help protect children in the United States from lead in drinking water found at schools and childcare facilities.
Before Kamala Harris, Georgia’s Cynthia McKinney made history
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A veteran Georgia congresswoman is one of the political leaders who paved the way for Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic coronation Thursday night at the Chicago-hosted Democratic National Convention. In 2008, Cynthia McKinney became the first woman of color to be featured on...
Curious why flags in Georgia were at half-staff Wednesday? Here's why
ATLANTA — On Wednesday, many in Georgia wondered why they saw flags flown at half-staff. This is what we found. Kemp signed an executive order on Aug. 20 to lower flags to half-staff on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in recognition of National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. In the order, it...
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