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Columbus police reinforce speed camera awareness in school zones
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As the new school year approaches, the Columbus Police Department is reminding drivers about its School Zone Safety Program, which includes the installation of cameras in collaboration with Redspeed and the Muscogee County School District. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of students and staff...
Columbus community mourns loss of beloved arts and education advocate
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus community is mourning the loss of Rick McKnight, a prominent advocate for the arts and education. McKnight, who served as president of both the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Cultural Arts Alliance, was also a vocal leader for Partners In Education. In addition to...
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT AIMS TO EDUCATE LOCALS ON GEORGIA’S NEW SCHOOL BUS LAW
(Announcement from the Rome, GA Police Department):. Did you know that Georgia has a new enhanced school bus law?. While unlawfully passing a school bus in Georgia was previously charged as a misdemeanor, as of July 1, 2024, it has been elevated to a high and aggravated misdemeanor — and the consequences will have a significant impact on your life.
Brantley Abbott Day: McDonough Honors Young Hero
MCDONOUGH — On July 9, Aaron Miller was swimming in Lake Jackson when he had a seizure and become unresponsive in the water. That’s when Brantley Abbott, 12, didn’t hesitate and swam over to him, turned him on his back and kept his head above water to prevent him from drowning.
HCS Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Newest School
MCDONOUGH — Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Birch Creek Elementary School was a full-circle moment for Principal Quavious Wright. The Hampton native grew up in Henry County school system — attending Oakland Elementary from kindergarten through fourth grade, but he’s no stranger to being a part of a new school. After that, he was not only one of the first group of students Mt. Carmel Elementary but Luella Middle School and Luella High School as well.
Yearly Reminder: Here’s What to Do When You See a School Bus Stopping
As the new school year begins, Georgia drivers must remember the crucial rules for navigating school buses, bus stops, and school zones to ensure the safety of students across the state. Why It Matters: Adhering to these traffic laws protects children and helps prevent accidents. Ignoring these rules can lead...
$3M in federal money will help GA farms and businesses with clean energy, saving money
Millions of dollars are going to Georgia farms and small businesses in an effort to help implement renewable energy technology, federal officials said Friday. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $3.1 million dollars would go to farms and small businesses in rural Georgia from grants that mainly stem from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Check your numbers! $1 million Powerball ticket sold in metro Atlanta
Someone in Georgia is waking up $1 million richer on Tuesday. One lucky ticket matched all five numbers in the Powerball drawing that aired Monday night live on Channel 2. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The winning numbers were 11, 27, 30, 33 and 14 with a Powerball of 16.
Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Marjorie Taylor Greene
(The Center Square) — A 34-year-old Atlanta man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of “transmitting interstate threats” after he threatened to kill a congresswoman from northwest Georgia, prosecutors said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors said Sean Patrick Cirillo called the Washington office of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor...