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‘Huge economic impact’: Peach Jam brings in crowds
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Peach Jam is underway, and it’s expected to bring millions of dollars to the city from guests coming into town. More than 10-thousand people are expected to be in town throughout the week according to the Augusta Sports Council. Businesses have been preparing for weeks...
William Few Parkway between Washington Rd, Riverwood Parkway back open after gas leak
UPDATE, 07/17/2024, 7:23 A.M. – William Few Parkway between Washington Road and Riverwood Parkway is now open. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Drivers need be aware of a road closure due to a gas leak. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in Appling, William Few Parkway between Washington Road and Riverwood Parkway is currently […]
Fit4School will be July 20
The 14th annual Fit4School returns to the Aiken County Family Y on Saturday, July 20. The drive-thru event will provide free school supplies, health screenings by Hearing Associates. of South Carolina and haircuts by Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology. There also will be. opportunities to meet superheroes and princesses and...
Four Emory hospitals ranked best in Georgia and Atlanta by U.S. News and World Report
ATLANTA – Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked notably in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the thirteenth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals rankings. (Emory University Hospital includes Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods.)
Columbus Botanical Garden celebrates 25 years with new traveling exhibit
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)— For its 25th anniversary, the Columbus Botanical Garden introduced its first-ever traveling exhibit, “Art of Nature, Walk on the Wild Side.”. The exhibit includes 12 large-scale animal topiaries made with moss, flowers, and foliage throughout the gardens, and CBG officials said guests will experience something new every time they come.
Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting
At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Sumter County Board of Education (SCBE) voted unanimously to approve the purchase of athletic uniforms in the amount of $248,477.68. This issue was discussed at length during the SCBE’s work session on Monday, July 8. Board Member Rick Barnes made a motion to approve the purchase […] The post Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Tyson Foods Agrees to Sell Georgia Poultry Complex
Tyson Foods has entered into an agreement to sell its poultry complex in Vienna, Georgia, to House of Raeford Farms, the company announced last week. Tyson officials said that the decision to sell the campus is part of its "continued efforts to optimize its plant network," and that they company would serve customers from its other production locations.
New Piedmont Urgent Care in Monroe now open
Piedmont Urgent Care, Monroe, Ga. Contributed photo. Monroe, Ga. (July 9, 2024) – There’s now a new and convenient health care option in Monroe for people looking for treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Located at the Monroe Pavilion shopping center, Piedmont Urgent Care opened its 73rdlocation July...
Dawson tenant faces eviction after speaking out against a ‘slum landlord’
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - Shunkeshia Polite was shocked to find out that instead of her landlord fixing her home, he was actually forcing her to move out. “That’s crazy you know. Since y’all won’t fix y’all house I get an eviction notice,” Polite said. Polite...
Tiny Cottages in Macon Provide Stable Housing for Those in Need
Timothy Hart, who has faced challenges stemming from mental health and substance use issues, is preparing to move into the Tiny Cottages of Macon, a new initiative aimed at providing stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Tiny Cottages, a village of ten tiny homes located on Norris Street in East Macon, were constructed and will be managed by River Edge Behavioral Health.
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