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Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Multiple Wawa Stores Coming to South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The company behind the high-end convenience store Wawa, tells WALB News 10 new stores will soon be built in multiple South Georgia locations, including Albany. Rumors have been circulating on social media that a Wawa will soon be built along Highway 82 near the Lee County line...
A missing 12-year-old Georgia girl is found in Ohio after her community galvanized to locate her
ATLANTA (AP) — A 12-year-old girl whose disappearance galvanized a Georgia community has been found in Ohio. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch said Friday that Maria Gomez-Perez was found Thursday in Dover, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Cleveland, in the company of a Guatemalan man who is now jailed. “I come to you with some very great news,” Couch told reporters in a news conference. “Maria Gomez-Perez has been safe in Dover, Ohio, and she should be on her way home here to Gainesville with our investigators within the hour.” Gomez-Perez was last seen at the home of her father, Andres Gomez, on May 29 in Gainesville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta. She was reported missing a day later.
Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia’s election rules at long, often chaotic meetings
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia State Election Board, which once toiled in relative obscurity, now hosts raucous meetings where public comment spans several hours and attendees regularly heckle its members. The shift highlights how election administration has become increasingly scrutinized and politicized, particularly in Georgia and other states that...
More local back-to-school events happening this weekend
Get ready for the new school year with the help of Grice Connect. Back to School school supply drives and giveaways are happening in Statesboro -- below are a couple happening this weekend. For a full list of back to school events, click on the back to school button on the Grice Connect Events Calendar or click here. Board of Commissioners: Back to School Supply Giveaway Friday, July 26, 2024, 9:00am Description: Bulloch County Commissioners and Employees are doing a back to school supply drive located at the North Main Annex (115 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458) on July 26th from 9am until supplies run...
Want to help schools get supplies? One drive will send your purchase where it needs to go
BLUFFTON, S.C. — Back-to-school drives and sales are in full swing as counties in our area are set to go back as early as Aug. 1. In the Lowcountry, one drive is accepting donations through July 31 that will send items directly to schools in need. "We supply school...
Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia set to open on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Medical College of Georgia is finally ready to open its doors on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern. After a little more than a year building the school, leaders from around the state came together Friday for an official ribbon cutting. This is a dream...
Security takes down fan after bombarding stage at Jason Aldean concert
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - According to Savannah Police Department, one man is now banned from Savannah’s Enmarket Arena following an incident at the venue Thursday night. Country music star Jason Aldean was performing at a concert held at Enmarket Arena on July 25 when things took an unexpected turn.
4-year-old injured in crash on Eisenhower Dr., White Bluff Rd.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police confirm that a four-year-old has been injured after being ejected from a car. The crash happened just after 10:30 a.m. Friday near Eisenhower Drive and White Bluff Road. Police say the vehicle ran off the road and hit a light pole, ejecting the child....
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