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Back to School Bash set for Saturday in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Back to School Bash, hosted by VFW Post 6077, is happening in Hawkinsville Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, happening 255 Lower River Road, will feature about 60 vendors and food trucks, according to organizers. The bash will include a free...
Tommie Miller retires after 30 years of service to GCSU
After 30 years of service to Georgia College & State University, Interim Grounds Supervisor Tommie Miller worked his last day July 30, 2024. He preferred to not have a public gathering. However, he enjoys getting emails or texts. You can send a text or an email to wish him well,...
Macon family seeking answers following death of 14-year-old son
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - The Stone family is now speaking out and looking for answers to questions concerning the death of 14-year-old Gabriel Stone. Gabriel Stone was with friends and family getting ready to swim at the Heritage Club pool on Robins Air Force on July 22. That’s when a wall collapsed on him and three other teens in the men’s locker room. Gabriel later died at a Macon hospital.
July rain erases 'severe drought' from Atlanta metro
ATLANTA — Daily rainfall has helped to alleviate drought conditions in Georgia. While much of the state is still "abnormally dry" or in "moderate" drought, only a small sliver of "severe" drought exists in far NW Georgia - an improvement from last week's drought monitor. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport...
Party City in Albany is set to close
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Party City location is set to close. The store is located at 2709 Dawson Road in Albany, Ga. WALB has learned that this closure will not affect all locations. This is the only Party City location closing. In an effort to clear out supplies,...
Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb and 22 other Georgia school districts return to classroom
On Thursday morning, thousands of students throughout North Georgia and the metro Atlanta area returned to the classroom. The returning school districts include Atlanta Public Schools; Marietta, Jefferson and Social Circle City Schools; plus Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Douglas, Floyd, Forsyth, Greene, Henry, Jackson, Morgan, Paulding, Pickens, Upson and Walton Counties.
“We just gotta go in and start enforcing this” Columbus council addresses infrastructure, trash and signage issues in Tuesday’s Work session
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - From trash to business signs, Columbus City Council and Mayor Henderson tackled several issues in Tuesday’s work session. Many topics were discussed in Tuesday’s work session, however, infrastructure updates, political and local business signs policies, and new trash regulations were the hot topics. “We...
Brooks County Trojans 2024 Football Preview
We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Brooks County High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Trojans this season. 2023 Stats. Overall Record: 8-6 Points Scored: 320. Points Allowed: 253. Key Losses. The Trojans will begin...
North Brooks Elementary School celebrates new wing
BROOKS COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - North Brooks Elementary School is celebrating its expansion. Today, July 31st, North Brooks Elementary School is hosting the grand opening of its new wing. This event will begin at 1:30 p.m. at 10295 Coffee Road in Morven, Ga. The public is invited to come celebrate...
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