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Rabies warning issued for Mt. Airy Road area in Harris County
WAVERLY HALL, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) says a raccoon in the Mt. Airy Road area tested positive for rabies at a state lab Wednesday. The DPH is advising residents of the area to take the following precautions: Anyone who may have come into contact with an animal with rabies can […]
Harris County School District swears in new superintendent
HAMILTON, Ga. (WRBL) — The same day as the retirement tribute for former Harris County School District (HCSD) Superintendent Roger D. Couch, a new superintendent was sworn in. Probate Judge Thomas Lakes conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Justin M. Finney on Wednesday, making his appointment as new superintendent of HCSD official. According to HCSD, […]
Harris Co. High School shotgun team makes their mark at state shoot, three advance to nationals
The Harris County High School Shotgun team has secured podium finishes in multiple disciplines at the state shoot, making their mark once again in the competition down in Savannah, Georgia. During a three-day event, the shotgun team competed against 527 shooters and showcased skill and determination in Skeet, Trap, Sporting, Clays, and Super Sporting. Here […]
GA DISTRICT 8 TOURNAMENT: Saturday, June 22
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Georgia District 8 All-Star Tournament is now over at American Little League fields. WTVM Sports Leader 9 was there to capture the best moments from the top youth baseball and softball players in the area. 10U BASEBALL FINAL: American LL 11, Northern LL 5. 11U...
Columbus locals utilize historical cemetery for Juneteenth photography session
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga ( WRBL) — At the Pierce Chapel African Cemetery, a historical photography session was held to capture the spirit of Juneteenth. The cemetery is located in Harris County and is a pre emancipation burial site of enslaved Africans and their descendants. The cemetery was established in 1827 and is as old as […]
Citywide Juneteenth Jubilee celebrates 159 years since emancipation
MIDLAND, Ga. (WRBL)— As the nation pauses to celebrate the 159th Jubilee Juneteenth, Muscogee and Harris County residents joined together to breathe life into those personal stories that wrote history. June 19, 2024, marks the 159th Juneteenth Jubilee, a time to reflect on the history and traditions of Freedom Day when the Emancipation Proclamation was […]
Academic calendar for Harris County School District released
HAMILTON, Ga. (WRBL) — The Harris County School District (HCSD) has approved its academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The specifics of the calendar are as follows: HCSD says spring break has been set for the end of March and the beginning of April so it falls in line with Muscogee County School District’s […]
GDOT: Pipe replacement work on I-185 is set to start on June 17
HARRIS COUNTY, GA. (WRBL) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said that pipe replacement work on I-185 will begin on June 17 and last a week. Contractors with GDOT will replace a pipe on I-185 northbound at mile markers 25-26. Work will start next week; lasting from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day […]
Four Harris Co. JROTC cadets recognized for leadership
HAMILTON, Ga. (WRBL) — The summer has arrived and while some students spend their summers at the beach, others are spending it honing their skills as leaders. Olivia Connelly, Caroline Ruiz-Hernandez, Zachery Williams, and Ashton Boyd all received awards for their leadership during Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Leadership Camp (JCLC). The JCLC […]
One dead at West Point construction site
On June 7, 2024, at or near 9:20 a.m., officers, emergency medical and investigators from the West Point Police Department, West Point Fire Department and Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency at the construction site located near 155 Progress Parkway in West Point. Upon arrival, Officers and Medical staff performed life-saving measures […] The post One dead at West Point construction site appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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