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State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for seed network
ATHENS -- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden in April,...
2-month-old child believed to be in ‘extreme danger’ found, Amber Alert canceled
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - The Amber Alert for a 2-month-old baby who was believed to be in “extreme danger” has been canceled. Authorities said Reya Clark was found safe on Thursday. The suspect, 22-year-old Randy Bernard Clark, is in custody. Copyright 2024 WANF via...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Blame The Heat
Heatwaves can wreck your sleep. This summer, millions of Americans faced dangerously high temperatures, with Georgia hit particularly hard. Beyond the obvious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, these soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc on sleep quality. A survey by Amerisleep found that the relentless heat significantly disrupted sleep patterns....
Police arrest 71-year-old man following series of bank robberies in Georgia
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. An elderly man is facing charges following a series of bank robberies in Georgia. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, Sharke Fernando Bankston, 71, was taken into custody Tuesday after officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a Synovus Bank.
21-Year Old Georgia Man Catches Record Breaking 27 Pound Fish
James W. Thompson, 21, from St. Simons Island, has set a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). On Sunday, July 28, Thompson caught a remarkable 27-pound, 8-ounce almaco jack offshore near Navy Tower R4. This catch surpasses the previous record of 23 pounds, 15.04 ounces, established by Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena in May.
Auditor declares Jackson’s 2023 finances ‘clean’
The city of Jackson’s financial records for 2023 have been audited by the accounting firm of McNair McLemore Middlebrooks & Co. of Macon, who declared the city’s financial records “clean.”. Pat Muse of McNair McLemore Middlebrooks & Co. attended the Tuesday, July 16 work session of the...
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect in deputy involved shooting in west Macon
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect in a deputy involved shooting in west Macon earlier this month, a release said. The shooting happened after 2 a.m. on July 12 near the intersection of Log Cabin Drive and Evers Place. Deputies initially...
3 men arrested for burglary of a truck repair shop in south Bibb, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says
MACON, Ga. — Three men were arrested in connection to a burglary of a truck repair shop on Houston Road in south Bibb, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph McCranie, 53, Joshua Mobley, 34, and Jonathan Wiley, 56, were all arrested on...
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