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Central Georgia residents react after dog dies in hot car
TWIGGS COUNTY, Ga. — No matter how short the time, and no matter how cracked the windows may be, leaving an animal alone in a parked car is never safe. A tow truck employee is in custody after leaving a dog inside a hot car in Twiggs County. The...
Tommie Miller retires after 30 years of service to GCSU
After 30 years of service to Georgia College & State University, Interim Grounds Supervisor Tommie Miller worked his last day July 30, 2024. He preferred to not have a public gathering. However, he enjoys getting emails or texts. You can send a text or an email to wish him well,...
Macon family seeking answers following death of 14-year-old son
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - The Stone family is now speaking out and looking for answers to questions concerning the death of 14-year-old Gabriel Stone. Gabriel Stone was with friends and family getting ready to swim at the Heritage Club pool on Robins Air Force on July 22. That’s when a wall collapsed on him and three other teens in the men’s locker room. Gabriel later died at a Macon hospital.
Brooks County Trojans 2024 Football Preview
We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Brooks County High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Trojans this season. 2023 Stats. Overall Record: 8-6 Points Scored: 320. Points Allowed: 253. Key Losses. The Trojans will begin...
North Brooks Elementary School celebrates new wing
BROOKS COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - North Brooks Elementary School is celebrating its expansion. Today, July 31st, North Brooks Elementary School is hosting the grand opening of its new wing. This event will begin at 1:30 p.m. at 10295 Coffee Road in Morven, Ga. The public is invited to come celebrate...
Utility workers close sinkhole on Walton Way after 1 week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A sinkhole on Walton Way at Windsor Court is finally being closed up after nearly a week. Augusta Utilities says the sinkhole was caused by a pipeline failure, causing the road to cave in. Officials say when they went to fix the sinkhole, they saw some...
Augusta | Richmond County: The Build Up
Augusta is making quite the mark after many years of working to get the recognition it deserves. The smooth-flowing river, historic downtown buildings and prime location practically beg for Augusta to receive positive attention. And these days, that’s what it’s getting. “Augusta is really a sleeping giant in...
Columbus City Council, United Way discuss homelessness in the city
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus City Council held a work session Tuesday morning. At the top of the agenda was an update on homelessness across the city. We need to quit assuming that everyone who walks down the street with a backpack is homeless. Pat Frey, Vice President of United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, […]
Perry looks for local veterans to participate in Veterans Day Parade
PERRY—The City of Perry is looking for a veteran to participate with Mayor Randall Walker at the Cherry Blossom Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10. For the first time, the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival committee invited Walker to join area mayors in the parade. The committee encouraged participating mayors to invite a veteran to ride alongside them.