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Engineering alumnus, student receive U.S. Department of Defense SMART Scholarships
MACON — Mercer University School of Engineering rising senior Gregory Adams and alumnus Walter Lopez Chavez were recently awarded the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship by the U.S. Department of Defense. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients...
MILITARY MATTERS: 2 army sharp shooters from Fort Moore competing in the Olympics, going for multiple medals
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Four members of the US Army Marksmanship Unit on Fort Moore are in the Olympics in Paris that starts this Friday. Two of those sharp shooters are each going for medals in three separate events. “I get to hear that Olympian theme song when I’m on...
'He was begging for his life': Mother grieves son fatally beaten in Augusta parking lot
When Jacinda Beverley received a knock at her door, the last thing she expected was to find a police officer there to tell her that her 28-year-old son, Elias "Eli" J'Khael Delk, was brutally beaten to death in a Dollar General parking lot in Augusta. As a child, Delk's mother, Jacinda Beverley, said...
Pedestrian killed in accident on Highway 68 near Tennille
TENNILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A pedestrian was killed in an accident in Tennille early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Deputies and EMS were on the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on the 4000 block of Highway 68 South of Tennille around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Lawsuit: 27-year-old man died from extreme heat exposure at state prison
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia mother wants answers about her son’s death. She says her son, 27-year-old Juan Carlos Ramirez, died in a state prison last year. On Thursday the family announced they’re filing a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections. Norma Bibiano, the...
Thousands in funding brings new equipment to Centerville Fire Department
CENTERVILLE, Ga. (WPGA) - Over $47,000 in funding will supply containers providing Centerville firefighters with breathable air in dangerous environments. Legislatures and officials want those dollars to ensure middle Georgia families stay protected. “There is no worse nightmare for a family in Georgia than waking up in the middle of...
See the popular wing franchise opening a second Warner Robins spot, ‘coming soon’ to Macon
This fast-growing restaurant chain that got its start in Atlanta is known for its all natural organic chicken, 30 sauce flavors and host of other offerings such as Philly steak, hamburgers, fish and fried rice.
14-Year-Old Killed After Wall Collapse at Air Force Base Pool Club
A devastating incident occurred on Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, at Robins Air Force Base, resulting in the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy and injuring three other minors. The collapse of a concrete wall inside the men’s locker room at the Heritage Pool has left the community in mourning and raised serious concerns about safety.
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