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Keeping Georgians Informed – July 15-21 – Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock (GA)
NOTE: With the national political news of the last week, Senator Warnock has not released a lot of news other than the following:. Senator Reverend Warnock to Visit Gulfstream in Savannah, Monday, July 22, Uplift Aviation Workforce Wins. Savannah, GA – On Monday morning, July 22, U..S. Senator Reverend Raphael...
An Update from Congressman Austin Scott
Our district is home to incredible Americans. Team USA recently announced that Moultrie local Carson Tyler will represent our country on the USA Diving team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris!. At 20 years old, Carson is already making a global splash. I look forward to cheering for him in...
WGXA and Atrium Health Amphitheater team up to support education in Middle Georgia
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- WGXA and The Atrium Health Amphitheater are teaming up to support education in Middle Georgia by Stuffing the Bus!. We need your help! Stop by any of the following locations in Middle Georgia to drop off new school supplies:. Sweet Eleanor's Divine Desserts (530 Poplar Street)
"It's like our Super Bowl:" Macon's Bragg Jam celebrates 25 years
This weekend, Macon's annual Bragg Jam will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in downtown Macon. "It's like our Super Bowl for downtown," said Rebecca Kraft, a Macon bartender. "Every bartender at every establishment that has a venue open for Bragg Jam is gonna be completely busy." Six venues will host...
'It was a no-brainer for us' | Salvation Army of Macon adds basketball court, playground
MACON, Ga. — Salvation Army of Greater Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, July 25 to celebrate the installation of a new outdoor basketball court and playground. They told 13WMAZ the playground was installed over a month and a half ago. Several foundations raised the money for the court and playground.
Vine Ingle Little League 13U heads to World Series after state championship win
Macon, GA (WGXA) - The Vine Ingle Little League 13U team from Macon has achieved an incredible milestone by becoming state champions. Now, they are set to head to California to compete in the World Series. The program, which was recently revived after nearly a decade-long hiatus, has seen a...
A former Wilcox County employee was arrested for sexploitation charges | Now, the FBI is telling you how to avoid it
WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. — On Thursday, Lorenzo Dennard was charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children, three counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor, and one count of improper sexual contact by an employee. The GBI said they believe only one victim is involved. The...
Two men arrested in suspected death of Gabby Dixon appear before Macon judge
MACON, Ga. — A court appearance on Wednesday gave a little more information about a discovery of what is believed to be Gabby Dixon's body. She's the 18-year-old mother of two, and she went missing in October of last year. Two men investigators arrested in the case appeared before...
VIDEO: New trade added to SRTC's dual enrollment program in Bainbridge
As many trades focus on industry there's a new opportunity for those with different interest. According to Southern Regional Technical College, barbers' pay can range from roughly $34,890 to $37,650.
$22M Tax Refund Bonanza Hits 10,000+ Cook County Homeowners
Cook County Property Owners to Receive Automatic Payouts for Overpaid Taxes Over 10,000 Cook County Homeowners to Get Tax Refunds Automatically In a recent announcement, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas revealed that over 10,000 property owners in Cook County will receive more than $22 million in automatic refunds for overpaid 2023 property taxes. This news […]
Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority proposed retail development receives approval
MOULTRIE, Ga. – The Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority has announced a collaboration with a private developer on an ambitious new project aimed at bolstering the local economy. This venture involves partnering with Georgia developers to enhance the tax base and generate employment by attracting additional retailers to Colquitt county.
Perry Police Department to host free session that could save you money
PERRY – Perry Police Department will be hosting a free “Stop the Scam” information session on Aug. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The class teaches attendees how to protect themselves against fraud and other types of scams. It also provides knowledge on how to identify scams and the latest scamming trends.
‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift
Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course. The existing Intro to African American studies class has been in the catalogue of state-funded […] The post ‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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