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'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.
Knights of Columbus charity raffle for Greene, Putnam & Hancock Counties underway
The Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul II Council 13808, in Greensboro, kicked off their annual charity raffle on Aug. 1 to support local charities in Greene, Putnam &and Hancock Counties. This marks the 11th year for the charity raffle with over $449,000 raised in support of various charities in the tri-county area. Jimmy Britt Chevrolet/Buick/GMC will once again be the Charity Raffle’s Presenting Sponsor.
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...
Dream center to offer free clothes, school supplies to community
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you haven’t finished back-to-school shopping, this weekend would be the time to do it. While many South Carolina stores will be filled with shoppers, we can’t forget about the local organizations holding back-to-school drives for families who may need a little support. Clothes,...
New Spring Hill Park Opens in Covington, Newton County Celebrates Community-Driven Achievement
Newton County sliced through the ceremonial ribbon as it unveiled Spring Hill Park on Tuesday, July 30. The park, sprawled along 757 Lower River Road in Covington, brings a raft of amenities including a community building, playground, and a disc golf course to the Spring Hill area for the first time, according to a statement by the Newton County government.
“We just gotta go in and start enforcing this” Columbus council addresses infrastructure, trash and signage issues in Tuesday’s Work session
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - From trash to business signs, Columbus City Council and Mayor Henderson tackled several issues in Tuesday’s work session. Many topics were discussed in Tuesday’s work session, however, infrastructure updates, political and local business signs policies, and new trash regulations were the hot topics. “We...
Party City in Albany is set to close
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Party City location is set to close. The store is located at 2709 Dawson Road in Albany, Ga. WALB has learned that this closure will not affect all locations. This is the only Party City location closing. In an effort to clear out supplies,...
'Racial politics in a small town': Federal appeals court revives former Cordele manager's anti-discrimination suit against the city
CORDELE, Ga. — A federal appeals court says evidence supports a former Cordele city manager's claim that he was fired two years ago because he's white. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals this week rejected a lower court that threw out Roland McCarthy's discrimination lawsuit against the city. They sent the case back to the Albany federal court for another look.
Westmont Elementary Won’t Open On Time For The First Day Of School Monday
Westmont Elementary students will have a brand new building this school year, but it won’t be open when classes begin on Monday. The old Westmont Elementary building was torn down at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, making way for the new state-of-the-art facility that can house up to 900 students. The plan was to have the building ready for the new school year that begins Monday, August 5.
Ellis Street shooting kills woman in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman died after being shot during an incident on Ellis Street over the weekend, the Richmond County Coroner says Thursday. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen says he responded to Wellstar/MCG about a shooting death that occurred Saturday, July 27, in the 1900 block Ellis Street.
CSRA College Night In September Will Have A New Location
CSRA College Night gives area high school students a chance to learn more about colleges and universities, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and much more, all under one roof. For years, it’s been held at the James Brown Arena every September, but organizers of the event had to find a new...
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