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Smaller but still big: Update on new Columbia County subdivision proposed near Grovetown
Plans for a 400-plus-unit subdivision near Grovetown are moving again after its backers waited more than a year for Columbia County's seemingly nonstop development to catch up. Details and timelines have been tweaked in the most recent proposal for Branch Springs, which developers Mill Branch Investments LLC had introduced to county planners and...
CNSNext converting traditional cable to internet-based service for South Georgia customers
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - A South Georgia internet service provider is expected to undergo changes to its services. Beginning Sept. 30, CNSNext will convert its traditional cable to internet-based service NextStream, according to CNSNext. CNSNext encourages all of its customers to transition to the NextStream platform to continue receiving its...
Dougherty County Election Board approves extended voting for presidential election
ALBANY – Dougherty County voting officials are looking to boost turnout for the 2024 presidential election with the addition of a Sunday date during the early voting period and extended hours on two days. The Dougherty County Board of Registration and Elections on Wednesday unanimously approved adding Oct. 7 to the voting calendar and extending voting hours to 7 p.m. on two Thursdays, Oct. 17 ...
‘Blindsided’ Suspended Superintendent of Jasper County speaks out
After four years on the job, the Jasper County Superintendent said that she found out that she was put on administrative leave through media coverage, not the board itself. The Jasper County Board of Education placed Rechel Anderson on leave last week and she says she doesn’t know why. “I would like to say that […]
Widespread Panic Cancel Runs in Boston and Las Vegas Following Jimmy Herring Cancer Diagnosis
Photo Credit: Josh Timmermans — Widespread Panic have announced the cancellation of the next two three-night runs on its 2024 live calendar, scrapping previously planned performances in Boston and Las Vegas. This news arrives four days after the band revealed that Jimmy Herring, storied guitarist since 2006, has been diagnosed with stage one tonsil cancer and will need to withdraw from scheduled live engagements to begin treatment. Per the band, Herring is expected to make a full recovery: “That part we’re happy to report.”
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, […]
Test results for Georgia schools rise again in 2024, remain below pre-pandemic outcomes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia students showed progress on standardized tests given in the 2023-2024 school year, but it’s far from a quick rebound to pre-pandemic achievement levels as students in some grades and subjects aren’t showing a clear recovery. The Georgia Department of Education released the annual...
School funding decision leaves Georgia students uncertain on AP African American studies credit
On Tuesday, the state superintendent announced that the state would not fund the AP African American Studies course for more than 4,000 students. Then he reversed his decision.
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The ...
Georgia health coverage commission begins its effort to improve health care access
About 2.3 million Georgians are enrolled in either Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids. Enrollment peaked at 3.1 million during the COVID pandemic but has declined since the COVID-related public health emergency ended in May of last year.
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