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Georgia SCI supports Wounded Warriors
GREENSBORO, Ga. — The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) hosted 40 Purple Heart recipients during its annual Wounded Veterans Fishing Weekend at Lake Lanier July 12-14. Georgia SCI has hosted the event for more than a decade, providing a full weekend of fishing and fun on Lake Lanier for wounded veterans and their guests. The three-day event, which has become a marquis event for Georgia SCI, is an opportunity for veterans, including their family members or guests, to enjoy an all-expenses-paid weekend of meals, accommodations, and fishing.
Knights of Columbus charity raffle for Greene, Putnam & Hancock Counties underway
The Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul II Council 13808, in Greensboro, kicked off their annual charity raffle on Aug. 1 to support local charities in Greene, Putnam &and Hancock Counties. This marks the 11th year for the charity raffle with over $449,000 raised in support of various charities in the tri-county area. Jimmy Britt Chevrolet/Buick/GMC will once again be the Charity Raffle’s Presenting Sponsor.
Georgia schools chief says African American studies decision rooted in ‘divisive concepts’ law
Georgia’s 2022 “divisive concepts” bill is to blame for the state’s sidelining of an Advanced Placement African American studies course, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said in a statement Wednesday. Last week, Woods said he would not recommend approval for the class but said districts that want to offer it can still do so through […]
National Pan-Hellenic Council aims to register more voters across country, including central Georgia
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - The National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the “Divine Nine” historically Black fraternities and sororities has launched a large effort to get people registered to vote. The national campaign is a call to action activating thousands of chapters to increase voter turnout in local...
Georgia prosecutors committed ‘gross negligence’ with emails in ‘Cop City’ case, judge says
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge chastised state prosecutors Wednesday for mishandling confidential emails between a defense attorney and three Atlanta activists who face racketeering charges connected to violent protests against a planned police and firefighter training center that critics call “Cop City.”. Fulton County Judge Kimberly Esmond...
Georgia's most chivalrous men live in these cities, dating survey claims
If you haven't met your Prince Charming yet, maybe you're looking in the wrong place. A new dating survey pinpointed exactly where Georgia's "most chivalrous" men could be living. The survey, distributed by DatingNews.com, asked 3,000 single women where they were able to find well-mannered, charming men in the state...
Amber Alert issued in Georgia for 2-month-old child believed to be in ‘extreme danger’
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued in Georgia for a 2-month-old child who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Reya Clark was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at 6110 Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Atlanta. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and diaper.
Send WALB your student’s back-to-school photos!
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As school begins for several South Georgia schools, WALB is looking to highlight students as they head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. Send us your student’s photos below for a chance the appear on newscasts on WALB News 10!. And for information...
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