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Former Georgia public safety commissioner dies at 73
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia is saying goodbye to a respected former state official. Col. Sid Miles previously served as the state’s public safety commissioner. He died today while in hospice in Brunswick. Gov. Kemp issued a statement on social media calling Miles a true public servant,...
VST Swims at State Meet
The Vidalia Recreation Department Swim Team had a great showing at the GRPA B State Swim Meet in Moutrie on July 12 and 13. Twenty-two swimmers competed in the meet with numerous swimmers making it to the finals and bringing home awards. In the 9-10 age division, Cason McLendon finished...
Safe Streets for All Plan to address road improvement needs in Effingham County
Effingham County is scheduled to hold an open house from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 for the Safe Streets for All Plan. The event will be held at the Clarence E. Morgan Complex Gymnasium. The goal of the meeting is to collect information regarding traffic concerns. Residents are encouraged to drop...
Gulfstream Aerospace opens expanded customer support centre in Savannah
Gulfstream Aerospace has officially opened its expanded customer support service centre at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Service Centre East has added more than 200 new jobs and significantly enhances Gulfstream's maintenance, repair and overhaul facility capabilities in the region. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community...
Escapee captured, found hiding in tree after escaping from Washington County Hospital
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — An inmate at Washington County Hospital escaped while undergoing treatment Tuesday afternoon, but his game of hide and seek ended only a few hours when the sheriff's office found him hiding in a tree, Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says. In a Facebook post, the...
William Few Parkway between Washington Rd, Riverwood Parkway back open after gas leak
UPDATE, 07/17/2024, 7:23 A.M. – William Few Parkway between Washington Road and Riverwood Parkway is now open. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Drivers need be aware of a road closure due to a gas leak. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in Appling, William Few Parkway between Washington Road and Riverwood Parkway is currently […]
Take a look at the Augusta Players’ new home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Players are showing what their new home will look like once the doors open next year. The building is located on Ellis Street in the heart of Augusta’s theatre district. Construction started this month, and the plan is for it all to be...
Questions on tampon safety: What CSRA women should know
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new study has identified a potential health risk associated with using tampons: They could expose you to toxic metals, including arsenic and lead. These materials have been found to increase the risk of dementia, infertility, diabetes and cancer. They can damage the liver, kidneys and...
Reptiles, lizards and killer plants: That and more in display at SREL Science Saturday
If you’re interested in learning about reptiles and other wildlife, Science Saturday presented by the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is the place to be. Science Saturday will be held on August 3 at North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center located at 100 Riverview Park Dr. from 10 a.m. until 1...
HBCUs Will Gain $10.7M In Grants Thanks To National Park Service
The funding will go toward the restoration of several buildings across 11 HBCUs. HBCUs are about to receive new funding to preserve their campuses. The National Parks Service has announced that it will distribute $10.67 million in grants to 11 diverse institutions. The money will go toward 15 projects, all...
Recruit watching—Tuesday at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam (Jalen Haralson, Darius Adams, Trey McKenney)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.—The 2024 Nike EYBL Peach Jam rolls on today. The organizers gave teams off days during the event since it stretches over nine days. Teams only play one game daily, so it is a spread-out schedule. Jalen Haralson's Indy Heat had the day off on Monday, and most of the 16U schedule was empty. In fact, the Indy Heat 16U group does not play Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Arts In The Heart Returns To Broad Street And The Augusta Common September 20-22
The annual Arts In The Heart Of Augusta Festival is making a return to Broad Street and the Augusta Common this year. With road construction happening in downtown Augusta, a decision was made last week. The construction affects Telfair Street, which would impact the festival. Initially, the plan would include...
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