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Americus police and Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigating shooting that killed 1, injured 1
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - One person was killed and another person was injured in a shooting incident in Americus early Saturday morning. At around 3:23 a.m., officers with the Americus Police Department were dispatched to the Bessie Mays Circle and Norman Cole Drive area in reference to a reported shooting.
Now closing: Bankrupt furniture, home goods stores leaving the Augusta area
A pair of national home goods retailers filing for bankruptcy are closing their stores in Augusta and Columbia County. Conn's Home Plus acquired competitor Badcock Home Furniture & More in December 2023, but earlier this month the combined retail entity began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to numerous media and trade publications this...
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—Two new dining options will open in the Midland Commons area next month under the same roof. The grand opening for Saladworks and Frutta Bowls will be Tuesday, August 6, at 6835 Midland Commons Boulevard, Suite G, Columbus, GA, 31909. According to officials, throughout the opening week,...
Col. Jerel “J.D.” Evans becomes Fort Moore garrison commander
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — Military officials and community leaders gathered at the historic 1918 Club at Fort Moore for an assumption of command ceremony this afternoon. Col. Jerel “J.D.” Evans became Garrison Commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence during an on-post ceremony June 26. Fort Moore’s new commanding general Maj. Gen. Colin Tuley […]
Construction beginning on the longest paved trail in the US in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — From Athens to Tybee, Georgia Hi-Lo Inc. is paving a path through Georgia. The groundbreaking for the 211-mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail is on July 27 in Sandersville. The trail will connect walkers and bikers from Athens to Savannah. Executive Director Mary Charles Howard is from Sandersville.
Lake City rapper Raw Youngin charged with fleeing and failing to stop after a fatal crash
Eric Javah Baker, 21, was arrested last night after allegedly hitting a car and killing its driver while fleeing a traffic stop; an occupant of his vehicle also suffered life-threatening injuries. The post Lake City rapper Raw Youngin charged with fleeing and failing to stop after a fatal crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Squirrels: Food chain bottom-feeders offer challenge for hunters
ALBANY — Although it does not get the same fanfare as the opening day of deer, turkey or duck season, many Georgia hunters have been counting down the days until Aug. 15, when squirrel season opens in Georgia. With only 20 days to go, you might want to start getting ready as well. The gray squirrel is the most common game animal in Georgia, found in large numbers in both rural and urban areas. ...
A Georgia inmate died from heat exposure. Left with questions, his family is suing the state
The family of Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano is suing the Georgia Department of Corrections for negligence after he allegedly died from heat exposure while serving time at Middle Georgia's Telfair State Prison. The post A Georgia inmate died from heat exposure. Left with questions, his family is suing the state appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Health Officials Raising Concerns After 20 Cases Of Dengue Fever Confirmed In Georgia
Officials in the healthcare industry are expressing worry over a substantial surge in occurrences of dengue fever. At present, Georgia has reported a total of 20 cases, with the majority of them being in the metro Atlanta area. Healthcare providers are being warned by the Centers for Disease Control and...
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