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Central Georgia women came together for community wellness event on Saturday
MACON, Ga. — While we’re a few months removed from National Women's Health Awareness Month, it’s never a bad idea for women to continue to prioritize their health and wellness. No one knows that more than the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI), as they partnered with Piedmont...
Laurens County drug trafficker sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison
A Laurens County man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. Ricky Rich, 42, of East Dublin, Ga., was sentenced to 228 months in prison after pleading guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Judge Dudley H. Bowen also ordered Rich to pay a $2,500 fine and to serve three years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.
Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane 2024 Football Preview
We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Fitzgerald High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Purple Hurricane this season. 2023 Stats. Overall Record: 10-4 Points Scored: 414. Points Allowed: 223. Key Losses. Head coach Tucker Pruitt...
Bibb Schools considers plan for school closures, new charter school
MACON, Ga. — An actionable plan for the Bibb County School District to start exploring potential school closures was presented to the school board at its regular meeting Thursday along with an ask by the superintendent for the board to approve a new charter school that plans to open downtown next school year.
Southern Regional Tech pins eight Nurse Aide students
THOMASVILLE — Southern Regional Technical College recognized eight graduating Nurse Aide Accelerated students at a pinning ceremony Tuesday at SRTC-Thomasville. The Nurse Aide Accelerated Technical Certificate of Credit Program is approved by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation. During their five-week accelerated program, the students completed the classroom training, laboratory practice, and ...
The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council
On Thursday, July 18, the Plains City Council (PCC) conducted its monthly regular meeting. There was much to discuss at that meeting, including the future of Woodland Drive, the street that former President Jimmy Carter lives on. Jill Stuckey of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site told the PCC that there has been much discussion […] The post The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
COLUMBUS: New waste collection policy coming in September, city says current collection system is ‘inefficient’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government has announced significant changes to waste collection in the city. Beginning Sept. 9, CCG says all household waste must be in a city issued black or brown cart. All bulk waste not in the city issues carts will require citizens to call 311 to schedule a pickup. The […]
Community baby shower helps new and expectant mothers
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Emanuel McClain Women and Children’s Center held a community baby shower Saturday helping expectant and new mothers. Becoming a parent is no easy task and comes with a price tag. Cynthia Holland, the now-retired executive director of the Aiken County Board of Elections, is...
Handmade quilts to honor veterans on display at Upcountry History Museum
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate museum is displaying quilts to honor servicemen and women. “The quilts on display have been created by upstate quilters to be awarded to veterans,” said Sarah Wright, education coordinator at Upcountry History Museum. “It’s the highest honor.”. Upcountry History selected...
Georgia Man Arrested After Turning Himself In for Fatal Hit-and-Run
KEITHVILLE, La. — A Georgia man was arrested after turning himself in for a fatal hit-and-run on Thursday. Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Jeremy Edward arrested 43-year-old Anthony Ebizie, according to a press release. Officials reported that around midnight on Thursday, Caddo Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fatal hit-and-run on...
Spotlighting great antique stores in the CSRA
(WJBF) – Antique stores are where you can find treasured, nostalgic items of your past, and the CSRA has wide variety of locations. Over the past few seasons of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” the team has visited several antique stores, so for this episode we stopped by just some of the locations.
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