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Family reflects on original Deorio’s location, reacts to new business opening
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new restaurant bearing the name of a iconic Columbus pizzeria opened in early August. The original Deorio’s Pizza served customers for more than 50 years before closing in 2017. Now, a new Deorio’s is open in Midtown. However, family representing the longtime owner of the original location were upset to learn of the new restaurant this summer.
Marianna earns statement victory over Walton
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — The Marianna football team started its season with a 50-44 shootout victory at home over Walton. The Bulldogs improved to 1-0 and will visit Liberty County on Friday, August 30. The Braves fell to 0-1 and will visit Crestview on Friday, August 30.
You can help create former foster youths’ tiny home village
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bridge Builder Communities will be hosting a volunteer recruitment event Saturday at the HUB for Community Innovation from 9-11 a.m. The group will be sharing updates on the construction of its future tiny home village on Merry Street. The village will provide crucial support to young...
Valdosta celebrates opening of South Georgia’s very first indoor pickleball facility
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia is getting its first indoor pickleball facility. Two Hahira residents, Thomas Provost a former Valdosta State tennis champion and Chris Connell, owner of the local Medicare Brokerage, Your Life Agency, along with a third friend Magnus Fortunat who lives in Houston, Texas are the owners of this new facility.
Bond set for grandmother of baby who died of hypothermia
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bond was set at $50,000 Friday for the grandmother of a baby who died of hypothermia after being left in front of a cold air conditioner while wrapped in a wet blanket. Meanwhile, the bond hearing for the child’s mother was delayed Friday to give public...
East Albany St. Paul’s Baptist Church’s oldest member celebrates 101st birthday
EAST ALBANY, Ga. – And… one east Albany church is getting set to celebrate the oldest member of their congregation. This weekend, the church is celebrating the 101st birthday of member Audrey Hawthorne. Born in Cairo in 1923, Audrey will turn 101 this Sunday, with a celebration at...
Finding solutions: Volunteers support cancer patients in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cancer Support Services helps meet the needs of cancer patients and their families. They’re centered around healing and creating better outcomes. On Friday, volunteers met at their facility to support them in what they do by finding solutions to make the journey for cancer patients a little brighter.
City of Cordele and Crisp County announce “25 by 25” housing campaign
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The City of Cordele and Crisp County are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative, the “25 by 25” campaign, through their Land Bank program. This innovative campaign is aimed at revitalizing blighted properties within our community to create much-needed affordable housing options for families. The “25 […] The post City of Cordele and Crisp County announce “25 by 25” housing campaign appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Military Matters: Fort Moore widow’s battle with VA for death benefits
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Every day, 22 military veterans commit suicide. The families left behind go into survival mode, and can struggle to pay the bills, like one local widow. She’s part of the thousands waiting and fighting to get death benefits. She and a Veterans Affairs official talked to News Leader 9 about the challenges and solution.
Bulldogs fall in tough test against 7A Enterprise, 35-7
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Andalusia Bulldogs could not keep pace with Enterprise Wildcats in the football season opener Friday night, falling 35-7. The Wildcats came into the season as the fourth-ranked 7A team in the state while the Bulldogs were making the jump back up to 5A after two seasons in 4A.
Georgia high school scoreboard, week 2: Milton shines in Florida; Gwinnett teams get big wins
The AJC sports team is updating scores from the Georgia high school football games all season. Scores will be updated as the games are played. Game stories and photo galleries will be posted after the games are over.
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
The Extra Point: New Brockton vs. Pike Liberal Arts
TROY, Ala. (WDHN) — Friday night the New Brockton Gamecocks battled more than just an opponent. Playing for the first time since a Freshman player died after collapsing during practice last week. With heavy hearts, the team took the field with Semaj Wilkins on their minds and hearts. Wilkins collapsed during practice on August 13, […]
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