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State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for seed network
ATHENS -- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden in April,...
2-month-old child believed to be in ‘extreme danger’ found, Amber Alert canceled
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - The Amber Alert for a 2-month-old baby who was believed to be in “extreme danger” has been canceled. Authorities said Reya Clark was found safe on Thursday. The suspect, 22-year-old Randy Bernard Clark, is in custody. Copyright 2024 WANF via...
Send WALB your student’s back-to-school photos!
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As school begins for several South Georgia schools, WALB is looking to highlight students as they head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. Send us your student’s photos below for a chance the appear on newscasts on WALB News 10!. And for information...
Father claims man recorded daughter, niece in Sawgrass Mills Mall fitting room
SUNRISE, Fla. – Two Georgia women had a terrifying encounter at Sawgrass Mills Mall on Monday when their relative said they spotted someone attempting to record them in a fitting room. Natanael Villalobos, who says he is the father and uncle of the victims, claimed the incident occurred at...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Blame The Heat
Heatwaves can wreck your sleep. This summer, millions of Americans faced dangerously high temperatures, with Georgia hit particularly hard. Beyond the obvious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, these soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc on sleep quality. A survey by Amerisleep found that the relentless heat significantly disrupted sleep patterns....
Police arrest 71-year-old man following series of bank robberies in Georgia
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. An elderly man is facing charges following a series of bank robberies in Georgia. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, Sharke Fernando Bankston, 71, was taken into custody Tuesday after officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a Synovus Bank.
21-Year Old Georgia Man Catches Record Breaking 27 Pound Fish
James W. Thompson, 21, from St. Simons Island, has set a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). On Sunday, July 28, Thompson caught a remarkable 27-pound, 8-ounce almaco jack offshore near Navy Tower R4. This catch surpasses the previous record of 23 pounds, 15.04 ounces, established by Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena in May.
New Piney Grove Baptist Church hosts school supply and lunch giveaway for teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New Piney Grove Baptist Church is saying thank you to teachers by hosting a giveaway of school supplies and lunch from Chick-fil-A. Today July 31, 2024, the church has invited educators from the schools surrounding their Unionville Church to a drive-thru or dine-in lunch from Chick-fil-A and a teacher goody bag giveaway.
3 men arrested for burglary of a truck repair shop in south Bibb, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says
MACON, Ga. — Three men were arrested in connection to a burglary of a truck repair shop on Houston Road in south Bibb, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph McCranie, 53, Joshua Mobley, 34, and Jonathan Wiley, 56, were all arrested on...
Cardi B shares statement on financial crisis and house selling reports
Cardi B has refuted allegations that she is trying to sell one of her homes due to a “secret” financial crisis. The 31-year-old rapper addressed the rumors on Monday after Icy Scoop News claimed in a now-deleted post that she was “facing foreclosure” and struggling to make payments on her Atlanta mansion.
This Augusta school is offering free classes soon to learn English as a second language
Knowing how to speak English can spell success in any language. Helms College in Augusta is offering free classes for students wishing to learn English as a second language. "This...