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Group not satisfied with feds’ response to threatened lawsuit over Hyundai permits
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include language from a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Ogeechee Riverkeeper. More than 30 days after threatening legal action to halt the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, a lawyer on Thursday expressed impatience with federal officials for...
Athens officials look to use ARPA funds for workforce initiatives, 'impact businesses', more
Athens-Clarke County commissioners recently were briefed on a draft proposal calling for a $1.2 million outlay of federal dollars for local economic development programming. The Business Development and Workforce Support Task Force, co-chaired by Commissioners Carol Myers and Tiffany Taylor, is proposing to use the funding for seven initiatives. The...
Georgia ranks 30th for protecting religious liberty
(The Center Square) — Georgia ranked as the 30th best state for protecting religious liberty, according to a review of all 50 states. The Peach State earned a score of 39.9%, ranking it just ahead of Nevada and just behind Idaho, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty.
Back-To-School Supply Giveaways In The CSRA
It doesn’t seem that long ago that kids were getting out of school for the summer. Now here we are, getting them ready to head back for another year. As the first day approaches, many programs and organizations host back-to-school supply giveaways to help families in the CSRA send their children back to school with the essentials.
Warner Robins working to develop a stronger brand and identity
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WPGA) - The City of Warner Robins is the works of forming a stronger sense of identity through a new branding project. There have already been focus groups and outside branding experts were invited to tour the City. One goal is to help identify the things that make Warner Robins unique and stand out from other areas.
Washington County Native Allisha Gray Wins WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge
Washington County native Allisha Gray has made a life and career out of making history. On Friday night, the former WACO Lady Hawks Basketball standout notched another bit of prominence to her ever-growing lore when she became the first player – man or woman – to win the 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge in the same season.
All flights affected at Augusta Regional amid global ground stop
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all flights from multiple major airlines including Delta, Allegiant, United and American Airlines Friday morning. Augusta Regional Airport spokesperson Lauren Smith confirms all flights have been delayed or cancelled for Friday, July 19 as a result of the global ground...
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