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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.
Valdosta native honored in pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville
VALDOSTA – Samaria Crumpton, a Valdosta native and Surgical Technology graduate, was recently recognized during a pinning ceremony at SRTC. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized six graduating Surgical Technology students at a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville honoring their achievements. The graduating Surgical Technology...
Wiregrass graduates receive needed tools for new career
Photo: l-r Front row; Wiregrass Dean Holly Greene, Mechatronics Instructor Ryu Sindberg, Wiregrass Executive Director for Community Relations and Fundraising Elizabeth Vickers, Wiregrass Carpentry Instructor Jon Thacker, Carpentry graduate Blakely Martin, Automotive graduate Aaron Parker, Mechatronics graduate Kellton Whitley, Mechatronics graduate Matthew Garrick, Whitehead Principal Jonathan Miller, and Whitehead Director of Human Resources Kristie Westberry. Back Row- Whitehead Chief Financial Officer Joanna Tanner, Whitehead Sales Daniel Lashbrook, Whitehead Director of Industrial Sales John Johnson, Whitehead Director Retail Operations Marty Ellison, and Whitehead Store Manager Cliff Burton.
Adopt-A-Bench program is relaunching in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Valdosta Main Street has announced that they will re-launch the Adopt-A-Bench Program. This program will offer community members the opportunity to honor family and friends by adopting a bench in downtown Valdosta. The city of Valdosta describes the Adopt-A-Bench Program as being designed to enhance public...
VFD opens registration for Citizen Fire Academy
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Fire Department announces the opening of registration for the 2024 Citizens Fire Academy. The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Citizens Fire Academy, a unique program designed to educate and engage the community with the inner workings of the VFD. The academy will run from September 10, 2024, through November 5, 2024, with classes held every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the VFD Regional Training Facility, located at 137 Blanchard Street, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Thunderstorm chances trending lower for Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry as the weekend nears
The active stretch of weather which has resulted in daily downpours and inches of rain over the last week is set to end. Rain chances are forecast to decrease just in time for the weekend. Thursday's thunderstorms provided some photogenic scenes with a shelf cloud in Metter captured by Renee...
An Update from Congressman Austin Scott
Our district is home to incredible Americans. Team USA recently announced that Moultrie local Carson Tyler will represent our country on the USA Diving team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris!. At 20 years old, Carson is already making a global splash. I look forward to cheering for him in...
Keeping Georgians Informed – July 15-21 – Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock (GA)
NOTE: With the national political news of the last week, Senator Warnock has not released a lot of news other than the following:. Senator Reverend Warnock to Visit Gulfstream in Savannah, Monday, July 22, Uplift Aviation Workforce Wins. Savannah, GA – On Monday morning, July 22, U..S. Senator Reverend Raphael...
$22M Tax Refund Bonanza Hits 10,000+ Cook County Homeowners
Cook County Property Owners to Receive Automatic Payouts for Overpaid Taxes Over 10,000 Cook County Homeowners to Get Tax Refunds Automatically In a recent announcement, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas revealed that over 10,000 property owners in Cook County will receive more than $22 million in automatic refunds for overpaid 2023 property taxes. This news […]
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