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City of Eastman calls special election for District 5 council seat
EASTMAN, Ga. (WGXA) — The city of Eastman is calling for a special election after the resignation of a council member. In a post on Facebook, the city announced the special election to fill a vacancy for the District 5 council seat held by Jermayne Hamilton. The city will...
Crisp County Sheriff releases statement after Cordele city commissioner arrested in gang bust
CORDELE, Ga. — Debbie Young has lived in Cordele since 1989 and owns her own farmer's market down the road from city hall. She says she's always wanted to attend commission meetings as a small business owner, but she's been shocked by the recent news involving city leadership. Cordele...
Byron adding new senior center to municipal complex
It will soon house a a new senior center, making the addition Peach County's second senior facility. The city will officially open its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, Sept. 9. The senior will be sponsored by a partnership between Peach County, the city if Byron and Middle...
Lake Mary Little League wins first-round game at Southeast Region
The Lake Mary Little League All-Star team defeated South Carolina on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 Southeast Region in Warner Robins, Georgia. After a pitcher’s duel early in the game, Lake Mary scored four runs in the top of the fourth inning. South Carolina loaded the...
Georgia Initiates Regional Literacy Boom with Inaugural Coaches' Training Event in Warner Robins
Georgia's concerted push to elevate literacy took a formative leap as its Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) Network hosted the inaugural training event for literacy coaches this past July 23 - July 25, at Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. According to an article from Senate Press, the Let’s Read Georgia Literacy Coaches’ Training event assembled a significant number of literacy focused professionals, including 56 literacy coaches from across the state, and was graced by political and educational heavyweights—among them were Sen. Billy Hickman, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, and Rep. Chris Erwin.
Allegations of fraud by proposed charter school are ‘deeply concerning,’ Bibb County school board members say
A charter school that aims to open in Macon next year has glaring deficiencies in its petition to the Bibb County School District that have prompted alarm and concern among Bibb school board members who are set to vote on its fate later this month. The Infinity Academy Corp. plans...
Greenville Tar Heel 12U Little League team opens play in Southeast Regional
WARNER ROBINS, GA (WNCT) — The Greenville Tar Heel Little League 12U team opened play at the Southeast Regional in Warner Robins, GA Thursday. The team defeated Oconee County (Watkinsville, GA) 8-5 Thursday morning. Mason Williams was 1-for-2 with four runs driven in to lead the team. The next game will be Friday at 4 […]
Aggressive Dogs Terrorize Fort Valley Neighborhood, Killing Pets and Raising Fears
Fort Valley, Ga (WGXA) - A Fort Valley woman is raising the alarm after a series of brutal attacks by a group of aggressive dogs, which she says have been killing pets in the area. Marilyn Windham reports that the dogs have frequently appeared on her porch, usually in the middle of the night, with a deadly intent to kill her cats. While she has managed to save her own pets, her neighbors have not been as fortunate.
Warner Robins Police searching for missing young woman
WARNER ROBINS — A local woman has been reported missing after traveling to Macon and the Warner Robins Police Department are asking the public for assistance. According to a press release, on July 31, Mackenzie Eshleman, 20, was driven from her apartment on Robins West Parkway to Amerson River Park in Macon. The park was her last known location.
Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout Troop 40351 workshop
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Monday June 29th, Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout troop 40351 met at the Girl Scout hut for a night of learning and painting. Special guest, Cate Bailey, came to teach the girls step by step how to paint a dolphin. This workshop was for the troop to work on […] The post Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout Troop 40351 workshop appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
'We've been trying to make it' | Gabby Dixon's family plans to move forward
MACON, Ga. — It's been almost a week since construction workers found Gabby Dixon's body near a work site in Monroe County. Darryl Searcy, Dixon's stepfather, says the family is glad Gabby has been found. He says Dixon was found almost a mile from the home where 19-year-old Jatavius Price was found.
July rain erases 'severe drought' from Atlanta metro
ATLANTA — Daily rainfall has helped to alleviate drought conditions in Georgia. While much of the state is still "abnormally dry" or in "moderate" drought, only a small sliver of "severe" drought exists in far NW Georgia - an improvement from last week's drought monitor. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport...
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