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21-Year Old Georgia Man Catches Record Breaking 27 Pound Fish
James W. Thompson, 21, from St. Simons Island, has set a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). On Sunday, July 28, Thompson caught a remarkable 27-pound, 8-ounce almaco jack offshore near Navy Tower R4. This catch surpasses the previous record of 23 pounds, 15.04 ounces, established by Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena in May.
Georgia congressmen split party lines on Supreme Court reform
(The Center Square) – U.S. congressmen in Georgia are split on the need for judicial reform. Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson has proposed his own legislation to reform the Supreme Court, while also supporting President Joe Biden’s proposed Supreme Court constitutional amendment. Johnson sponsored two different bills in 2023 to add additional codes and rules to the Supreme Court judges. ...
Oconee deputy wounded in shooting in 2023 named South Carolina Sheriff's Deputy of Year
Wounded Oconee County Sheriff's Office Corporal Lucas Watts has received a statewide award. On July 17, Watts was named the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Deputy of the Year. Oconee...
People across SC connected to high-speed internet with $400M: ‘It completely transformed us’
COLUMBIA — When Mathew Nelson opened Chattooga River Lodge and Campground in the Appalachian foothills in 2020, visitors asked him if they could log onto the TV to play Netflix shows or hop on a virtual meeting using the Wi-Fi. Nelson had to tell them “no.” The lodge, along with the rest of rural Oconee […]
Body discovered in Floyd County creek, police say
FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — An unidentified body was spotted in the water in Floyd County, according to police. The Floyd County Police Department said a 911 caller reported seeing the body of a white male floating in Armuchee Creek. This is near Highway 27, just north of GA 156.
Night Market Returns to Lake Carroll Friday
The City of Carrollton’s Night Market returns to Lake Carroll Park for the final time this summer with local vendors, food trucks, brews and live music, August 2. The park features pavilions, picnic tables, grills, an enlarged boat ramp, a wooden boardwalk, fishing platforms and a playground. It is located on North Lakeshore Drive, adjacent to the public docks area, near the dam.
Malaki Starks takes youth athletes on $2,500 Academy shopping spree
Malaki Starks is arguably one of the best football players in the country right now. Just look at his 2023 campaign if you need further proof. He earned 2023 First Team All-American honors from AFCA, AP, CBS, ESPN and others, and was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski and Jim Thorpe Awards. In 2022, he was a First Team Freshman All-American and finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award while starting 14 of 15 games, recording 68 tackles and leading the team with seven pass breakups en route to a national championship.
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