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Vance ‘felt terrible’ for woman in viral doughnut shop video
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) said he “felt terrible” for the woman involved in a viral clip showing an awkward interaction when he visited a doughnut shop. “I just felt terrible for that woman,” Vance said Tuesday on his plane, NBC News reported. “We walked in, and there’s 20 Secret Service agents,…
Harris-Walz goes to Georgia and watchdog groups say Telegram ignored warnings: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign in Georgia. Israel launches a huge military operation in the West Bank. Nonprofit watchdogs say Telegram ignored their concerns before the company’s CEO was arrested. And what to know as the Paralympic Games kick off in Paris. Here’s what to know today.
Lowndes Vikings return iconic silver helmets after 10 years
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - You know the saying if it’s not broke don’t fix it, how could you not right? It’s a pretty common one and for good reason. For example, if a team won 5 state championships and there was one common denominator every year – you’d keep that thing around. Well for the Lowndes Vikings it wasn’t broken, they tried to fix it but it was never the same until head coach Adam Carter stepped in.
Hot and sticky Labor Day weekend ahead for north Georgia, with pop-up showers likely
ATLANTA — The unofficial finish to summer will feel nothing like fall in north Georgia and the metro Atlanta area!. The 11 Alive Weather Impact team is tracking more heat and humidity, along with a daily chance of showers and thunderstorms. After reaching record temperatures midweek, high temperatures will...
Naked Fight on CAT bus Leads to Multiple Charges for Seneca Resident
Daylen Dicks, 21, of Trenton, SC, was arrested by Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputies on Tuesday evening around 5 p.m. after a confrontation on a CAT bus where he was reportedly found fighting naked. Charged with assault, breach of peace, indecent exposure, public disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and threatening public officials, Dicks allegedly claimed to be “God” and refused to dress. Deputies, suspecting drug influence, said they found Dicks at his apartment, where he brandished a knife before eventually complying with arrest. He remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center pending bond.
Georgia motorcycle officer injured after assisting with Harris motorcade
A Georgia police officer sustained “serious injuries” in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening while he was assisting in the motorcade for Vice President Harris, the Savannah Police Department said in a statement Thursday. The incident, which took place around 7 p.m. EDT, was a “single-vehicle accident,” police said, meaning no other vehicle was involved in…
Grammy nominee plans a night of stories and song on Sept. 5
It will be a night of stories and songs spanning 25 years of his musical career when Shawn Mullins takes the Imperial Theatre stage on Sept. 5. “It’s great to get back to Augusta. I don’t get there enough, and I really do love it there,” said Mullins, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, who will be joined by some musicians with local ties – Patrick Blanchard on guitar and vocals and Duane Wilson on bass. “I’ve played several different spots in Augusta. They all have a different meaning for me.”
Augusta fast-food franchisees helping NFL player open Upstate restaurant chain
Augusta-area franchisees for a popular burger-and-shake chain are helping a pro-football player expand restaurants into South Carolina. NFL offensive lineman Ben Powers plans to expand Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers into Greenville and Spartanburg counties, assisted by Brett Rickert and Brian Stevens, partners in the GVL Hospitality Group. ...
Crews fight fully involved 2-story structure fire in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews battled a fully-involved structure fire on New Bridge Road in Aiken early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Aiken County dispatch says fire crews responded to help the Aiken Department of Public Safety with the two-story fire around 5 a.m. at New Bridge Road and Wheat Road.
Weather Alert Update: Multiple trees and power lines down in Walton County, Monroe and Social Circle
Willow Drive and East Hightower Trail at Vine Circle in Social Circle temporarily closed. Walton County and city officials are reporting that there are multiple trees and power lines down due to the storm. Social Circle Fire Chief Ken Zaydel reports that fire crews are out on Willow Drive and East Hightower Trail at Vine Circle with down power lines. Both roads are temporarily closed until power company arrives. Walton County Assistant Fire Chief said there are multiple trees down in Monroe as well, including several on North Broad, and one on East Spring near Felker.
New report finds shortage of workers is impacting construction projects in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America shows the impact of workforce shortages on infrastructure construction across the state. A survey found that 91% of construction companies in Georgia are struggling to find workers. Analysis shows it’s impacting their ability to...
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