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Coffee High School weightlifting returns to Douglas as champions
DOUGLAS, GA – The Coffee High School weightlifting team recently competed at the USA Weightlifting National Championships in Pittsburgh, where they had 10 individual medals. But what is important to the group is more than achievements. “I love weightlifting because you can get to account your own progress and...
Company behind proposed Bainbridge monkey research facility appeared in court Tuesday
BAINBRIDGE, Georgia. (WCTV) - The company behind a proposed monkey research facility in south Georgia appeared in court this morning. The legal battle over the proposed monkey facility that could bring up to 30,000 monkeys to Decatur County for medical research prompted many residents to pack the courtroom, many wearing t-shirts that read “stop the monkey farm.”
WALB co-hosts Business After Hours event
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Tuesday, WALB News 10 joined the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Business After-Hours event. Dozens of people gathered to network, eat some food, play a few games, and of course get pics with the WALB talent at the Olympic-themed event!. If you...
Cordele police search for information in 2 armed robberies
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - The Cordele Police Department is asking for the public’s help in getting information on a suspect wanted for three recent robberies. The first reported incident was an attempted robbery on Tuesday, July 9 Family Dollar N 7th St. Police say a man tried to rob them as they were leaving the store for the night. Neither employee was injured.
As world prepares for Paris, Thomasville reflects on hosting torch in 1996
Thousands of neighbors gathered at the courthouse to witness the torch's arrival in 1996. The torch, carried by principal Mary Grubbs, was part of the Thomasville's special participation in the relay.
Albany Police investigate stolen check thefts
ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany Police has been receiving reports of people having their checks stolen. We spoke with one investigator about how this scam has been costing people money. The investigator in question we spoke with is Lieutenant Jon Segroves with the Albany Police Department (APD). And, he...
Cordele man arrested on drug charges after search warrant
CORDELE, Ga. – The Crisp County Special Response Team and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 707 14th Street South and 206 11th Street South, Suite A in Cordele. Upon arrival, authorities discovered multiple clear plastic bags containing cocaine, multiple pre-packaged bags containing suspected marijuana, bottles...
Macon mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell arrested for family violence, probation violation
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon Mayoral Candidate Shekita Maxwell was arrested Tuesday night for family violence and other charges. According to the arrest report, Maxwell was taken into custody Tuesday at 9:18 p.m. and is charged with one count each of simple assault and battery regarding family violence, one count of false imprisonment and one count of obstructing a person from making an emergency telephone call.
MPD Reports: Man tracked by girlfriend to a location was found unresponsive, revived and then arrested for multiple drug offenses
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 4 – 11, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Dispute – Tanglewood...
Disaster assistance for businesses affected by metro Atlanta water main breaks available
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Relief is available for people whose businesses were forced to close when water mains broke across metro Atlanta in late May and early June. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available, according to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security...
For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Law enforcement on high alert for speeding drivers during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual 'Operation Southern Slow. From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ Monday morning in Ringgold.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue is one of 11 Civil Rights Movement sites that could potentially be added the UNESCO World Heritage List. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced in a press release that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a nomination for sites in Alabama, Arkansas, […] The post Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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