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Literary Twist: The Armuchee High Marching Band
As the rain fell Thursday morning, the Armuchee High Marching Band was hard at work on their show for this year, “The Caged Bird Sings.” The band took shelter in the school, spending the morning memorizing the show’s music. Then, the group separated into sections, where they received individual instruction on their parts in the show. “We’ve done a lot of learning,” band director Adam Chasteen said. “We’re hoping to...
Katie Janness murder: What we know 3 years after Piedmont Park stabbing
ATLANTA - Sunday marks the grim anniversary of the brutal killing of Katherine Janness and her partner's dog Bowie near one of the entrances to Atlanta's Piedmont Park. The crimes shocked Atlanta, leading many residents to be concerned for their safety in one of the city's biggest parks and renewed calls for more security.
Alabama nurse, mother of six, killed in Georgia crash
An Alabama woman died Wednesday afternoon following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Georgia. Brandy Rodgers, 39, of Oxford, died in the crash at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday. The Georgia State Patrol said Rodgers was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to a GoFundMe page...
SUMMER HAS BEEN A TIME OF PREPARATION FOR KEEP ROME FLOYD BEAUTIFUL
Summer ’24 has been a time of preparation for Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful. Hannah Bagley, Director, says that several clean-up and beautification events are currently being planned for the community. She invites the public to join these efforts. Interested parties may get additional information by calling (706) 236-4456, visiting www.keepromefloydbeautiful.org,...
Cherokee County Arrest Files for Friday, July 26th, 2024
TOBY HULSEY age 45 of Centre arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, a count of the Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia also a Probation Violation;. STEVEN MAXWELL, age 34 of Weaver – arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s...
Piedmont Police Department Issues Scam Alert
The Piedmont Police Department has issued a warning to area residents, about a new scam involving individuals impersonating police officers. Scammers are spoofing the department’s phone number – and using the names, badge numbers, and even local addresses of legitimate officers to appear credible. In some cases, they’re even sending fake law enforcement credentials via e-mail to further deceive their targets.
Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia’s election rules at long, often chaotic meetings
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia State Election Board, which once toiled in relative obscurity, now hosts raucous meetings where public comment spans several hours and attendees regularly heckle its members. The shift highlights how election administration has become increasingly scrutinized and politicized, particularly in Georgia and other states that...
Falcons make decision on Kirk Cousins
After signing with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins wants to make his debut with the team during the preseason. But it sounds like the Atlanta Falcons have decided that’s not going to happen. During a recent press conference, Kirk Cousins revealed that new Atlanta Falcons...
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Georgia companies deconstruct buildings instead of demolishing them
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. At the Re:Purpose Savannah warehouse on the city’s east side, staff and volunteers spent a recent morning unloading wooden panels from a pickup truck, reglazing old windows and using a metal detector to find and pull out nails in used wood.
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 winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Multiple Wawa Stores Coming to South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The company behind the high-end convenience store Wawa, tells WALB News 10 new stores will soon be built in multiple South Georgia locations, including Albany. Rumors have been circulating on social media that a Wawa will soon be built along Highway 82 near the Lee County line...
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