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Trinity Medical and CGTC extend aid to hurricane-hit Union Island
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane off of the islands of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines about three weeks ago. Now, Central Georgia Technical College and Trinity Medical Sciences University are teaming up to provide relief to those affected by the hurricane.
Mercer University to receive funds for use in cancer research
MACON – Congressman Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., has announced a $176,238 grant awarded to Mercer University from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Exploratory Award Program is administered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a part of the National Institutes of Health. The grant will support cancer and auto-immune disease-related research at the university. ...
'I get to brag about Bragg Jam': Bragg Jam prepares for its 25th anniversary
MACON, Ga. — Get ready to groove in downtown Macon this weekend at Bragg Jam. For 25 years, music lovers gather in the heart of downtown Macon at Bragg Jam. "I get to brag about Bragg Jam," Bragg Jam president Olivia Walter said. Walter moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to...
Loganville Chick-Fil-A to close Thursday for rebuild
LOGANVILLE, GA (July 23, 2024) – Chick-fil-A in Loganville announced several months ago that since it has outgrown the current restaurant building, it would be closing to build a new restaurant to meet the demands of the community. Up until recently, the exact timing of that was not available,...
Dougherty County Police Department presents National Night Out 2024
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - National Night Out is coming up again. The Dougherty County (DOCO) Police Department is presenting National Night Out 2024 on Thursday, July 25 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendees can find the event at the Exchange Club of Albany Fairground at 819 South Westover Boulevard...
Fort Valley Police investigate late night shooting at Indian Oaks Apartments
FORT VALLEY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Fort Valley Police Department (FVPD) is investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting incident. Police told WGXA it happened at the Indian Oaks Apartment Complex at 12:34 a.m. The 911 caller said they witnessed a small red SUV leaving the area going east of Highway 96.
Cobb 4-H Horse and Pony Club Compete at State Horse Show
On June 4-8, Cobb County 4-H Horse and Pony Club had four club members compete in the riding division and six club members compete in the educational contests at the Georgia 4-H State Horse Show in Perry. 4-H members from all over the state came to compete and the Cobb County competitors excelled. In the Senior Hunt Seat Division, Emma Bayer, riding Faramir, was named the Senior Hunt Seat Reserve...
Georgia officials reverse course on blocking state funds for AP African American Studies Program
On Wednesday, Dr. Richard Woods had chosen not to approve state funding for the AP course, designed by the College Board and test-piloted in Georgia, but left the door open for school districts to individually fund it on their own.
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