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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.
Live at Midday: Local braid shop holds ‘Back 2 School Bash’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The next school year is coming up. If you’re looking for a fun way to prepare, you may want to check out an event being held by a local braid shop. The fourth annual “Back 2 School Bash” organized by SlayyedByTankyy is on July 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Shocking Animal Control videos spark calls from Columbus GA City Council for an investigation; animal advocates to address council
Shocking videos that surfaced from Columbus Animal Care & Control have sparked city council members to call for an investigation. Last week, Columbus Animal Allies released videos acquired through an open records request from Columbus Animal Care & Control’s security cameras. These videos were recorded between 4 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a day when the facility euthanized 12 healthy, adoptable dogs due to a lack of space.
Georgia Woman Turns 100 But Says She Feels Decades Younger: ‘I Just Feel Wonderful’
Susie Dotson, a vibrant African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, feeling as youthful as someone in their 40s or 50s. “I don’t have no pains. I just feel wonderful. I feel that God has blessed me with many, many blessings,” Dotson told WDBJ7.
Tifton city manager placed on administrative leave
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Emily Beeman, Tifton’s city manager, has been placed on leave administrative leave, according to the city’s vice mayor. The announcement came in a city council meeting Monday night. Beeman became city manager in 2023 and is the first woman to hold the role for...
Health inspections: Augusta restaurants dinged for holding food past expiration dates
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 12 and 18, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Former mayor talks unity in Augusta and the nation
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) What will it take to turn down the temperature on politics in this country? We talk to former Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver on this edition of The Means Report. He serves on the board of The Forward Party. He’s also a key part of a the group Starts With Us. Copenhaver talks […]
Masters ticket lottery winners selected
Did you win the lottery for Masters tickets next year? You might want to check your Masters account. Augusta National Golf Club has awarded thousands of people the opportunity to purchase Masters tickets after reviewing their ticket lottery submissions. Once you login on the app or online you will either...
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