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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...
Archer Aviation on Track to Complete Covington Plant This Year
COVINGTON — Archer Aviation, manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), announced Wednesday that its facility in Covington is expected to be completed this year. Archer’s facility, adjacent to Covington Municipal Airport, will support the company’s planned production of up to 650 Midnight aircraft per year, which...
What is Addy’s Law? What to know about GA law to protect students getting on school buses
The Georgia General Assembly passed Addy’s Law earlier this year in memory of Addy Pierce. The Henry County 8-year-old was hit and killed by a driver while trying to cross the road to get onto her school bus in February.
Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia
Vice President Kamala Harris will be campaigning in several battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia, in the coming weeks. The post Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Georgia Heat Advisory: Dangerous 105°+ Heat Index Expected Thursday
Peachtree City, GA – Residents of north and central Georgia are bracing for an intense heatwave, with a heat advisory in effect for Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued the advisory due to expected heat index values exceeding 105 degrees, posing significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Georgia SCI supports Wounded Warriors
GREENSBORO, Ga. — The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) hosted 40 Purple Heart recipients during its annual Wounded Veterans Fishing Weekend at Lake Lanier July 12-14. Georgia SCI has hosted the event for more than a decade, providing a full weekend of fishing and fun on Lake Lanier for wounded veterans and their guests. The three-day event, which has become a marquis event for Georgia SCI, is an opportunity for veterans, including their family members or guests, to enjoy an all-expenses-paid weekend of meals, accommodations, and fishing.