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Ossoff, state leaders encourage governor to accept federal funds
ATLANTA — For months, Gov. Brian Kemp has faced backlash for refusing tens of millions of dollars to help Georgia children and their families afford lunch during the summer months. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is calling on the governor to change course and accept federal funds to ensure Georgia children don’t go hungry. This week, Ossoff and members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation urged Kemp to reverse course and apply for next year’s program so that Georgia children don’t go hungry and can receive meals during...
The Peach Smell of Success: 12 Georgia athletes bring home Olympic medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics held its closing ceremony on Sunday, with Team USA taking home 126 medals — the most of any country competing this year. Out of these long-awaited victories, 15 of the medals were earned by Georgia athletes. The medalists excel in sports ranging from track to...
CSRA soldier’s body returns home after death in Iraq
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - The body of a Georgia National Guard soldier – a new father from Twin City – has returned to Georgia. Spc. Owen James Elliott, 23, died July 31 in Baghdad in an incident that was not combat-related. A plane carrying his body landed around 4:10...
'Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime' | Baldwin County superintendent retires
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ga. — Dr. Noris Price announced her retirement from the Baldwin County School District effective June 30, 2025, according to a statement she made at a Baldwin County Board of Education Meeting. It marks the end of a 40-year career for Price, who has served as the...
Columbus Airport to receive $800K grant for safety upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced on Tuesday that over $38 million in federal funding will go toward upgrading airports across the Peach State, including one in our area. The Columbus Airport is set to receive $880,191 to acquire an aircraft rescue and...
Goodwill of Middle Georgia to celebrate National Thrift Day with red tag deals
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Goodwill of Middle Georgia will celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with special deals. On August 16 and August 17, Goodwill of Middle Georgia will host a two-day appreciation event at all of its 18 retail stores to celebrate National Thrift Shop Day. Here are the...
Macon man arrested after shoplifting beer from Quik Trip — twice in one day, tased after trying to flee
MACON, Ga. — A Macon man who store clerks said appeared to be drunk at 10 a.m. on Sunday was arrested and tased after attempting to shoplift beer from the same store twice in one day, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office incident report. The report says that...
Chick-fil-A brings back 'best-selling seasonal offering' after a short hiatus
MACON, Ga. — Chick-fil-A announced a fan-favorite seasonal menu item from just one fall ago will be back on the menu starting later this month: the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich. Starting Aug. 26, the original Honey Pepper Pimento Sandwich will be back on the menu along with a...
Georgia’s most affordable school for dyslexia opens in Macon
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - Georgia’s most affordable school for dyslexia starts the new school year in Macon. Roberts Academy at Mercer University serves second through fifth grades. The Roberts Academy teaches a comprehensive curriculum using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. That is an evidence-based teaching style to help students with dyslexia....
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