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Columbus Convention and Trade Center set to host “Pop Culture and Horror Con”
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—The “Georgia Pop Culture and Horror Con” will be held in Columbus in August. The event will include cosplay, film and television celebrities, panel discussions, vendors, film screenings, and more. This will be held at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center at 801 Front Avenue...
Indian American philanthropist acquires 500 acres for Hindu temple & center of excellence in Georgia
Warrenton, GA, July 28, 2024: Shashi Bhushan Mocherla, an Indian-origin US citizen and the Founder, Trustee, and CEO of Siddhashram of North America, has secured 500 acres of land in Warrenton, Georgia to preserve and promote Sanatana Dharma. This expansive project aims to establish a Hindu Temple and Center of Excellence.
‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move
A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]
Back To School Bookbag & Food Drive Is Tuesday
MCDONOUGH — Community Development for Real People (CD4RP) is holding its fifth annual Back to School Bookbag & Food Drive Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the CD4RP Community Assistance Center, (1781 Georgia Highway 42, McDonough. Te event aims to provide essential school supplies and food...
City of Forsyth issues boil water advisory after main break, low pressures
FORSYTH, Ga. (WGXA) — The city of Forsyth has issued a boil water advisory for the city's northwest and southwest quadrants. According to the Forsyth Water System, the advisory is due to the repair of a water main leak causing water pressure in parts of the system to drop to very low levels.
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, the five-member […] The post Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Is a handwritten, unnotarized will legal in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – To some, the most important document that can ever be prepared is a will. A person can use a will to legally declare how their property should be divided and distributed when they die. According to the State of Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by either […]
Three members of Gospel Music Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons among 7 killed in Wyoming plane crash
Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet and the chairman of the board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement by a group member who was not aboard the aircraft. The Nelons co-founder, Kelly Nelon […]
Storms weaken over Georgia, Keep your eye on the Atlantic
Now: A large thunderstorm is slowly weakening over southeast Georgia from Alma to Patterson. This complex of storms will move into Blackshear and surrounding areas as it continues to slip south along Highway 84 and Highway 82 through around midnight. Tonight: Storms weaken over Georgia, Showers fade near the FL/GA...
Shots Fired on Chestnut Drive, No One Hurt
Shots were fired, property was damaged but no one was hurt in an early morning incident on Sunday, July 28. Jackson Police Chief David Akins said around 1 a.m., a report of a fight and shots fired in the area of Chestnut Drive near Carter Avenue was called in, but when officers arrived, only bystanders were found.
Local man haunted by failed rescue attempt, stresses river safety
Macon, Ga (WGXA) - Members of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources began a search Sunday for 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey. The search was suspended Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. and resumed Monday morning. Carl Duck, a frequent visitor...
Body found in Ocmulgee River near I-75, according to coroner
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, a body has been located in the Ocmulgee River. The body was found at 5:20 p.m., by the I-75 and I-16 split, right before the Spring Street bridge. The victim's name is being withheld until their family is notified.