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Democrats sue red state governor over fundraising law
The Democratic Party of Georgia is suing Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) over a campaign finance law the party argues is unconstitutional, according to a complaint. In the complaint, which was filed on Thursday in federal court, Georgia Democrats charged that a judge should overturn a 2021 law that allowed leadership committees in the state due […]
Kirby Smart visits Savannah to watch his son play baseball
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There's been a big baseball tournament happening in Savannah this week with a possible spot to the Little League World Series on the line. While that is big in itself, there's been a pretty popular college football coach taking a special interest in that tournament. Nine...
Another round of showers and storms for Sunday
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Showers and storms will remain in the forecast as we round out the weekend. Any fog that developed overnight into Sunday morning will improve followed by a few breaks sunny breaks. Expect scattered showers and storms for Sunday afternoon into the evening with heavy rain possible. Despite...
Christmas came early: Downtown Milledgeville hosts Christmas in July Market
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Christmas came early in downtown Milledgeville. Milledgeville Main Street hosted the downtown Milledgeville Christmas in July Market on Saturday. On 127 East Hancock Street, people gathered to enjoy a festive celebration in the middle of summer. Over 30 vendors and two food trucks came out to...
Macon residents grapple with rising utility costs amid global events and local changes
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- When it's hot outside extra electricity usage can make utility bills rise. Higher bills have left some residents in the dark about utility rates and usage, like Jay Noel, who recently relocated to Macon. "I don't know what dictates the prices of everything," said Noel. "I'm...
New Perry Hotel Begins Demolition Efforts
On Friday, July 19, WGXA noticed an Instagram story post that detailed that the New Perry Hotel is beginning its demolition efforts. "So it begins," the post read "Thousands of pounds of potential heaped into a landfill Middle Georgia doesn't have." Other posts have gone up on the @savethnewperryhotel Instagram...
Lady Jackets perform well in flag football scrimmage
THOMASVILLE — As their inaugural season approaches, the newly formed Thomas County Central flag football team hosted a scrimmage against fellow first-year program Fitzgerald. The Lady Jackets had an excellent showing in the scrimmage, scoring five touchdowns as opposed to Fitzgerald’s one. Central’s offense looked good on Wednesday, especially their run game. They broke away for two big rushing touchdowns early on in the scrimmage and both times went basically untouched to the end zone. “Good players make good coaches,” said Lady Jackets head coach Chad Parkerson. “We’ve got some girls that can run and my job is to get...
'It helps everybody in these hard times': Parents stock up on kid's school supplies at the Houston County back-to-school bash
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Long lines started outside CB Watson Primary School Friday to get inside the 15th Annual Houston County Family Connection Back-To-School Bash. Some Houston County parents stopped by to stock up on supplies before hitting stores. "Everything is going up these days and I haven't bought...
40% pay raises, 401k benefits and more | Blue Bird signs union contract with Fort Valley workers
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Employees and management celebrated a historic contract at Blue Bird in Fort Valley on Friday. In 2023, workers wanted to join a union. Some told us they wanted to improve their work environment. At the time, the bus company released a statement saying a union...
Former Georgia Senator, Dalton native passes away at 91
DALTON, Ga. — Former Georgia Senator and Dalton native Dr. Don Thomas has passed away at the age of 91. Thomas' obituary says he passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to the obituary, Thomas was a family practice physician in Dalton for 58 years.
Addiction recovery ministry seeks new worship space in this part of Columbia County
An Augusta-area Christian ministry that helps guide drug addicts and ex-convicts through recovery seeks 20 acres in Columbia County to continue its work. Cliff and Ana Nobles lead 143 Ministries International, established in 2018 and named for the number of letters in each word of "I love you." The nonprofit...
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