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Fiery truck crash in Wilkinson County third accident in two months at same intersection
MACON, Ga. — Two trucks crashed at a Wilkinson County intersection with a history of devastating wrecks, according to Wilkinson County Coroner Billy Matthews. It happened at the intersection of two major highways: SR-112 and U.S. Highway 441. “This is a very dangerous intersection," Deputy Coroner Dusty Thomas previously...
Homeless man found dead in woods off Davis Road in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A homeless man was found dead in a wooded area off Davis Road on Tuesday, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Mark Bowen says an autopsy is scheduled due to the condition of the body. The man was found in a homeless camp...
Lawsuit details alleged assault at Tacos-N-Beer
Plaintiff received treatment at hospital for numerous injuries. The civil suit threatened by plaintiff Bradyn Sorrow against a local downtown restaurant has been filed against Tacos-N-Beer Bar and Grill. Sorrow had announced he would file a suit against the downtown eatery after a recent incident in which several intoxicated patrons...
Georgia senator wants colleges to receive an increase in job training programs
MACON, Ga. — Senator Jon Ossoff said he wants to establish a law that will keep a grant program in place that supports job training programs for community and technical schools. He hopes to do that by building colleges' capacity to meet skills needs that employers are looking for...
NEWS BRIEFS: Fennell new State Education Board member
Jennifer Fennell, Jackson EMC’s Gwinnett District Manager, has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to Georgia’s State Board of Education. Fennell will represent the 13th Congressional District, which includes Gwinnett County. Her appointment expires in 2030. At Jackson EMC, Fennell is responsible for internal and external affairs, including...
Warner Robins completing water plant, hoping to improve financial infrastructure
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Warner Robins added a new water plant this past week, according to a press release from the city clerk. The Warner Robins Utility Department, alongside the contractor teams, have completed the starting phase of the plant, which will provide water for the Robins Industrial Site and the area west of Highway 41.
New Bibb County School District teachers are back in the classroom
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — Dozens of Bibb County teachers will be new to the district — or new to teaching altogether. New teacher orientation began on Monday for both groups. "I will be in the classroom by myself which is nerve-wracking but I’m super excited about it," Kaylee Binford said.
Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Jay Beck, an Albany native has recently come out with his eighth novel, and first murder mystery that takes place at Lake Blackshear Resort in Crisp County, Georgia. During the process of writing this book Beck spent sometime in Crisp County speaking with local agencies and businesses to incorporate […] The post Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
UPDATE: VPD makes arrest in homicide investigation
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department releases an update on the suspects and victim of a shooting at an apartment complex. Arrested 1: Darius Kitchen, African American male, 32 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested 2: Clarence Eady, African American male, 26 years of age, Valdosta resident. Victim: Martevalous...
Legislators proposed over 2,000 bills this year. How did new laws affect Black Georgians?
The Georgia Legislative Review, produced and edited by faculty at Clark Atlanta University’s Du Bois Center for Public Policy, reviews new legislation from the statehouse and assesses its impact on Black Georgians.
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