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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....
Heart of Pine Ventures Deeper into ‘Southedelic’ Territory with Southern Soul Revival
With bluesy swagger and plenty of twang, Heart of Pine’s distinct “Southedelic” roots rock sound bridges the comforting familiarity and inherent strangeness of the region. The band’s style is an amalgamation of wide-ranging influences—the classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk genres—all battered and deep-fried in psychedelia. Southern Soul Revival, Heart of Pine’s sophomore full-length album slated for release on Friday, Aug. 2, represents the culmination of three years of work and a point at which the band has truly grown into its own sound with confidence.
Briggs: Go ahead, call me a Big Ten apologist, but Georgia football is a shameless joke
There have been sexier scandals, from point shaving at Toledo to sign stealing at Michigan, with a side of Tat-Gate at Ohio State in between. But as far as college football infamy goes, they all pale in comparison to the current pall of shame hanging over the sport. That’s the Georgia football program. If the stench of its give-zero-bleeps culture has not received a lot of national attention, that’s only because of a reality as old as time: Winning is the ultimate deodorizer.
Latest Braves blockbuster report would be really bad news for Max Fried
The Atlanta Braves' trade deadline goals are clear: upgrade the outfield bats and add a more reliable fifth starter. Just as Spencer Schwellenbach put in his claim for the fifth starting spot, the Braves were spooked with a Reynaldo Lopez injury. Max Fried is still on the IL, and Chris Sale's late-season durability has been an ongoing mystery for years.
Alex Anthopoulos gives a very encouraging injury update on Ronald Acuna Jr.
The Braves have been absolutely hammered by injuries this season. At a certain point, all of these players have spent significant time on the injured list — Ronald Acuna Jr., Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy, Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Michael Harris II, A.J. Minter, and Pierce Johnson. That...
Fundraiser Launched To Assist Abdullah The Butcher, Chris Jericho Makes Large Donation
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah The Butcher was recently hospitalized due to an intestinal issue. However, we now have more details into his condition. Abdullah’s godchild Esa launched a GoFundMe to assist him with medical expense. Esa reveals in the post that along with the intestinal issues he’s in need of hip replacement surgery and has been walking with a walker. She also states that Abdullah’s wife and brothers have taken advantage of his finances, which is why he is need of support. Full details can be found below.