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Former investigator enters Burke County sheriff’s race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There’s a new candidate in the Burke County sheriff’s race. Brad “Cap” Capitosti will be running against incumbent sheriff Alfonzo Williams, he announced in a news release. Capitosti will be a write-in candidate due to the late withdrawal of the previous republican...
Badcock furniture stores in Athens, across Georgia are closing
Badcock Home Furniture & More, which has two stores in Athens and several in northeast Georgia, will be closing, according to employees at multiple stores. “It’s hard to say, but the Badcock name will be pretty much gone,” Tim Mullen, manager of the store in Toccoa, said Friday to the Athens Banner-Herald. ...
Saturday's Report: Bacon, GMC JC, HS FB, Covenant, Mercer; UGA arrest, Falcons camp, Tech practice, Braves stumble; Olympics open, NCAA lawsuits, college 🏈, MLB, NBA TV contract
📰S📰C📰O📰R📰E📰B📰O📰A📰R📰D. Lexington County 14, Macon 8; Macon 4, Lexington County 0. Macon, which sits in seventh place in the eight-team West Division, hosts Florence on Saturday in the season finale. Pro. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾MLB ⚾ ⚾ ⚾...
Preparing for the School Year: Atrium Health Levine Children’s Offers Back-to-School Tips
As summer draws to a close, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital advises parents to prepare their children for the transition back to school. Dr. Yameika Head, clinical practice director of pediatrics at Atrium Health Navicent, emphasizes the importance of preparing children and families for the school year to ensure a smooth transition.
Victim ID’d after body found in Savannah River
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A week after a body was found in the Savannah River, positive identification has been made. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says 38-year-old Jermaine Pate from Georgiana, Ala., was identified as the victim. Pate’s body was found in the Savannah River early July 19.
‘Blindsided’ Suspended Superintendent of Jasper County speaks out
After four years on the job, the Jasper County Superintendent said that she found out that she was put on administrative leave through media coverage, not the board itself. The Jasper County Board of Education placed Rechel Anderson on leave last week and she says she doesn’t know why. “I would like to say that […]
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—Two new dining options will open in the Midland Commons area next month under the same roof. The grand opening for Saladworks and Frutta Bowls will be Tuesday, August 6, at 6835 Midland Commons Boulevard, Suite G, Columbus, GA, 31909. According to officials, throughout the opening week,...
Dual-brand Hilton hotel coming to site of former Dawson Road Sears outlet
ALBANY – In about 24 months or less, a new hotel is expected to sprout in northwest Albany at the site of the former Sears store at the Albany Mall. The dual-brand hotel at 2601 Dawson Road will feature extended-stay suites and conventional rooms for travelers. “It’s going to be a Hilton brand hotel,” Hitesh Patel with HNC Investments LLC, which is developing the property, said. The ...
Midland residents seeing growth and popularity around the area
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Immense growth has been seen in recent months across northeastern Columbus; more specifically, in Midland. The increase of residents, businesses, and restaurants is largely due to Midland Commons. Locals say the area fits that of a “live, work and play” community, built with an amphitheater, retail shops, restaurants, and lofts.
Dementia puts pressure on families in Bainbridge; resources available to help
Jennifer Britt tells an all too common story about how her tight knit family took the news after her grandfather was diagnosed with Dementia after undergoing brain surgery back in 2016.
Construction beginning on the longest paved trail in the US in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — From Athens to Tybee, Georgia Hi-Lo Inc. is paving a path through Georgia. The trail will connect walkers and bikers from Athens to Savannah. Executive Director Mary Charles Howard is from Sandersville. In 2019 she launched the non-profit Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative after “being frustrated with...
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