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Air Force member identified as 26-year-old man who drowned in Amerson River Park, BSO says
MACON, Ga. — The search is over for a 26-year-old drowning victim at Amerson River Park. He has been identified as Daniel Romain, a New Jersey native and an active member of the Air Force. Coroner Leon Jones says he was found near the Spring Street Landing in Macon.
Volunteer Laieton Sharp shares his experiences working on the SAM shortline
Laieton Sharp, a college student, has volunteered on the SAM Shortline since high school. He talked about how the train had an impact on him during his early childhood. “SAM Shortline always held the Day out with Thomas every year, and I’d been going to that since I was about, I want to say, four or five years […] The post Volunteer Laieton Sharp shares his experiences working on the SAM shortline appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Boil water advisory in place for Forsyth after water main break
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — Multiple office buildings in Monroe County are closed and a boil water advisory is in place on Monday after a water main break, according to a Facebook post from the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. Buildings that are closed include the Administration Building, Courthouse, Senior...
Man dead, brother arrested after shooting in Macon
MACON, Ga. — A man is dead after being shot at a home in Macon, according to Coroner Leon Jones. According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, around 1:22 a.m. a deputy arrived at a home in the 3600 block of Fair Street about a person shot.
Augusta Eats: Bop on over to food truck that's your passport to Korean street cuisine
Koreans comprise just 0.57% of Augusta's total population, according to the statistical database site Zip Atlas. But their profile is rising with the increased number of Korean groceries, restaurants and other businesses in the Augusta area. ...
Columbus Convention and Trade Center set to host “Pop Culture and Horror Con”
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—The “Georgia Pop Culture and Horror Con” will be held in Columbus in August. The event will include cosplay, film and television celebrities, panel discussions, vendors, film screenings, and more. This will be held at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center at 801 Front Avenue...
Indian American philanthropist acquires 500 acres for Hindu temple & center of excellence in Georgia
Warrenton, GA, July 28, 2024: Shashi Bhushan Mocherla, an Indian-origin US citizen and the Founder, Trustee, and CEO of Siddhashram of North America, has secured 500 acres of land in Warrenton, Georgia to preserve and promote Sanatana Dharma. This expansive project aims to establish a Hindu Temple and Center of Excellence.
‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move
A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]
Perry festival named a Top 20 Signature Event of the Southeast
PERRY– The Perry International Festival was recently ranked in the Top 20 “Signature Events of the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society. The festival’s origin began in 2019 when mayor and council approached the Special Events Manager at the time, Anya Turpin, and asked what new events she would like to bring to the city in 2020. Turpin is now the Executive Director of Visit Perry.
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, the five-member […] The post Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Is a handwritten, unnotarized will legal in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – To some, the most important document that can ever be prepared is a will. A person can use a will to legally declare how their property should be divided and distributed when they die. According to the State of Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by either […]