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21-Year Old Georgia Man Catches Record Breaking 27 Pound Fish
James W. Thompson, 21, from St. Simons Island, has set a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). On Sunday, July 28, Thompson caught a remarkable 27-pound, 8-ounce almaco jack offshore near Navy Tower R4. This catch surpasses the previous record of 23 pounds, 15.04 ounces, established by Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena in May.
Severe storms tear through north Georgia, downing trees and power lines
ATLANTA - A round of severe storms swept through north Georgia on Tuesday evening, downing trees and power lines. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were posted across the northern and western metro Atlanta areas. As of 5:30 a.m., Georgia Power reported more than 10,000 customers remained without power. Georgia’s EMCs reported more...
Representative Patty Stinson resigns from West Central Georgia Community Action Council
The West Central Georgia Community Action Council, or WCGCAC, announced on July 26th that representative Patty Marie Stinson has resigned as executive director of the council. WCGCAG administers federal grants for eight counties, including Sumter. Stinson began as interim director in November 2023 and became executive director last May. Board Chair Jill Harrison addressed her […] The post Representative Patty Stinson resigns from West Central Georgia Community Action Council appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Kamala Harris energizes South Asian voters, a growing force in key swing states
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — (AP) — A drive out to Atlanta's sprawling suburbs passes the cultural centers, schools and houses of worship that opened as this became the nation's sixth-largest metropolitan area. Displaying the diversity within the growth, shops and brightly lit billboards advertise in Chinese, Korean, Spanish...
A summer of scams | Georgia named top state for fraud in the United States
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia has been identified as the top state for fraud, according to a recent study by Bader Scott injury lawyers. The study, based on data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) between April 2023 and March 2024, revealed that Georgia reported more than 177,000 fraud cases. This equates to 1,605 cases per 100,000 residents, a rate 62% higher than the national average.
Law enforcement concerned by short-term renters around Central Georgia
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ga. — People in Putnam County are upset over short term rentals - and short term renters. There are over 325 rentals in the county. Some of these rentals have renters who are leaving trash or parking cars in neighbors' driveways. Lake Sinclair is a popular destination...
Ga. attorney general brings ‘war on fentanyl’ to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr on Wednesday hosted a meeting of his statewide opioid task force at Augusta University. The goal was to discuss the “war on fentanyl” and what Carr’s staff described as his continued efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Georgia.
ESP Friend Friday ends with celebration and jubilee
The humidity and excitement in the air were palpable Friday, July 26 at the last Friend Friday of the summer. Campers, counselors and community members gathered to celebrate the last week of ESP’s summer day camp. Despite a rainstorm earlier in the morning, around 80 community members joined with...
Braves send top prospect back to the minors to make room for World Series hero
The expected post trade deadline roster moves from Atlanta were officially announced this morning. The Braves were savvy enough to let Bryce Elder throw his gem last night before making this transaction. The only question was who would join Elder in returning to Triple-A in order to make room for...
Families should make a plan to manage back-to-school stress
ATHENS -- For some students, heading back to school feels like entering a pressure cooker. Parents can ease anxieties by helping their students develop strategies for handling stressful situations. As summer draws to an end, both students and parents need to prepare for the return to school. While a new backpack and a collection of notebooks and pens might top their to-do list, students also need to prepare emotionally, said...
How Georgia football commit Jaylan Morgan overcame loss of dad, injury to step dad to be SEC recruit
Jonathan DeBerry is one of Rockvale football senior safety and Georgia commitment Jaylan Morgan's biggest fans. His perseverance has also been a teaching lesson for Morgan, his stepson. DeBerry lost his right arm in an ATV accident in June 2015, about a year after he married Morgan's mother, Jamara. That was a lot...
Mattingly Wins Merit UGA Scholarship
Christian Mattingly, a recent graduate of Starr’s Mill High, is a winner of a National Merit University of Georgia Scholarship. Mattingly is one of over 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These merit scholar recipients join more than 2,900 other college-sponsored award recipients...
Here are the top 6 Athens-area high school offensive linemen headed into the 2024 season
In the next installment looking into the best of the best in each rostered position, we have offensive linemen. These are the behind-the-scenes worker bees. The players who may not make headlines like quarterbacks, running backs or wide receivers, but who help the offense thrive in their own way, clearing paths to the...
Vote: Who is the top Athens-area high school wide receiver in 2024?
After looking at running backs, the Athens Banner-Herald is turning its attention to the next on the list for the best of the best series. Again, you get to vote on who you think is the top player. This poll will remain open for one week, until Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 5 p.m....