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WALB Investigates: How safe is the Flint River?
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s a scary reality, 10 people drown every day in the U.S. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In South Georgia, the dangers of drowning seem even more prevalent with major river channels and bodies of water scattered throughout our region.
Syracuse basketball 5-star commit Sadiq White, 4-star recruits ball out at Peach Jam
In some of the latest action this week at the Peach Jam tournament on Nike's EYBL circuit, Syracuse basketball 2025 five-star commit Sadiq White Jr., along with various Orange recruiting targets, have played at a high level. Peach Jam is running through July 21 in North Augusta, S.C. There was...
S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market providing locally fresh produce for CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Local farmers are providing fresh produce for residents of the CSRA. The S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market is a new initiative, designed to connect local farmers with new customers, reduce food waste, and make farm-fresh produce available throughout the Augusta area. “The S.T.O.P. is more than just a place to buy food; […]
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations into Georgia Market
ATLANTA — Lindenmeyr Munroe, a leading independent paper, packaging, wide format and facility solutions provider across North America, on Monday announced plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia Springs. Additional...
Georgia on this brand’s mind with latest opening
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — BrandsMart USA, part of The Aaron’s Company, announced the grand opening of its newest store in Kennesaw, Ga. Located at 840 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway at Cobb Place Shopping Center, the retailer carries furniture, housewares, appliances, electronics and more. A grand opening will take place on July 20.
On Stage Awarded ‘Bridge Grant’ from Georgia Council for the Arts
ATLANTA – July 16, 2024 — On Stage, Monroe’s community theatre, was awarded a Bridge Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2025. The Bridge Grant provides funding for operating support to nonprofit arts organizations, many of which were negatively affected by COVID-19. As part of this year’s Bridge awards, 204 entities in 44 counties will receive more than $2.6 million in funding.
Georgia Leaders Converge in Milledgeville for the 2024 Governor's Summit on Literacy Amid Declining Student Reading Proficiency
The lingering toll of the pandemic on Georgia’s youth has been made starkly evident through the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, which display an alarming decline in literacy among school-aged children. As reported by GPB News, a mere 32% of fourth-graders and 31% of eighth-graders in Georgia were considered proficient in reading as of 2022. The fallout of these figures is not just a statistic but a signal of the urgency and the immediate need for systemic interventions.
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