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Juvenile Justice welcomes new correctional officers
DECATUR – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 44 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer cadets recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets, which includes two Albany natives, have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state. “Juvenile Correctional Officers help provide a safe environment to transform and rehabilitate the young lives in our care,” DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb said. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of...
Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges
Another Georgia football player has been arrested, and the latest is a repeat offender. Senior wide receiver Rara Thomas was arrested early Friday morning on a felony charge of cruelty to children and two misdemeanor charges of battery. All three charges carry a tag of “family violence,” according to records from the Athens-Clarke County Police... The post Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cooler than average 2024 fall season is ahead for Georgia
Don't fear, the days of sweltering heat won't last too much longer. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a cooler than average fall this year for Georgia. The publication also says the northwest section of Georgia will see above average amounts of rain. ...
Tybee Island City Council hires Savannah administrative veteran Bret Bell as city manager
At Thursday night's Tybee Island City Council meeting, council members approved 5-1 a city manager agreement for Bret Bell, current chief of information and public affairs for the City of Savannah. Bell has worked for Savannah for almost 18 years, including as the chief operating officer. Tybee began the search for a new city manager shortly after former City Manager Shawn Gillen resigned last September, hiring Baker Tilly, a consulting and public accounting firm, to conduct...
Police: Missing South Carolina teen found dead, victim of shooting
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A teenage boy reported missing in South Carolina has been found dead. According to the Sumter Police Department, the body of Derrick "CD" Wilson was discovered Thursday in the area of Hoyt and Nelson streets. Police say Derrick, who would have...
Effingham County woman indicted on federal charges by U.S. District Court Grand Jury
Miranda Briggs of Rincon has been indicted by the U.S. District Court Grand Jury on federal charges for wire fraud and theft of government money, property or records. According to a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia, “The divorced spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has...
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC: Savannah Wind Symphony tap-taps John Madden as artistic director
Savannah Wind Symphony has a new director. After nearly two years without permanent leadership, John Madden now stands at the podium ready to take creative charge of the beloved community ensemble. Appointment of the retired emeritus professor and trumpet player kicks off the symphony’s upcoming performance season. ...
Savannah maintains millage rate, puts drainage into focus with added revenues in back-to-back years
The City of Savannah is set for an extra $7.1 million in revenues devoted to drainage, traffic calming and public safety initiatives. Included in those initiatives is $3.5 million for stormwater projects, and the allocation comes on the heels of a spate of heavy rains in Savannah. The initiatives are funded by additional...
Coca-Cola UNITED donates $5,000 to Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Coca-Cola UNITED making a generous donation of $5,000 to the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club. The donation is part of Coca-Cola UNITED's Claude Nielsen Award for Excellence initiative. The Savannah River Division of Coca-Cola UNITED was the recipient of the prestigious Claude Nielsen Award for...
Savannah Junior Roller Derby -- Busted lips, bloody noses, and a whole lot of fun!
“Some teachers seem a little suspicious when I’m covered in bruises. I’m like ‘trust me guys, I’m fine,” says Calliope Cooper, a rising senior at Savannah Arts Academy. Cooper, age 17, also known as Radiobled, has been playing with the Savannah Junior Roller Derby team...
Georgia companies deconstruct buildings instead of demolishing them
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. At the Re:Purpose Savannah warehouse on the city’s east side, staff and volunteers spent a recent morning unloading wooden panels from a pickup truck, reglazing old windows and using a metal detector to find and pull out nails in used wood.
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
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