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The revolutionary war history in Savannah tying the heroes of the past to the heroes of today
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah played a unique role in the Revolutionary War. The 'Siege of Savannah', a bloody battle of loss for the Americans that prepared them for a win at the Battle of Yorktown, the battle that won the war. It happened in Downtown Savannah at what is...
Businesses in college town reflect on impacts with students out of school
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - In Statesboro, a big chunk of the economy centers around Georgia Southern. WTOC spoke to local business owners and managers in the area, to see how their businesses are holding up in the middle of summer. Many say the reason their businesses are doing okay, is...
Statesboro’s Baptist Collegiate getting 4-story facelift
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Baptist Collegiate Ministry near Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus is getting a total remodel, complete with student living quarters. “I know we have Baptist in the name, but it’s open to anybody and everybody,” said campus minister, Chris Bryan. Bryan said they’ve had this property next to Georgia Southern’s campus […]
First Alert Weather Day | Scattered storms return Sunday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Today downpours have weakened and are moving out of north Georgia this evening. Another round of hit-or-miss heavy rain is in the forecast tomorrow. Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day. Storms continue to gradually weaken this evening. Heavy rain continues through sunset in...
Southwest Georgia Counties May Not Have Power Through Weekend
More than 200,000 utility customers remain without power after Hurricane Michael. Most of these residents are in the southwestern part of the state. Georgia Power expects to restore power in Central and West Georgia this weekend. But the Albany area will have to wait until Monday, and the Bainbridge area until Wednesday at midnight.
Georgia public health officials push hurricane evacuation assistance program for at-need residents
LISTEN: The Coastal Health District's hurricane registry is meant to help coastal residents with mobility challenges who have no outside support. GPB's Benjamin Payne reports. As the Atlantic hurricane season ramps up for what is projected to be a record-busy season, the Georgia Department of Public Health is encouraging qualified residents to sign up for the agency's hurricane registry for evacuation assistance ahead of severe storms.
Presidential election spending in Georgia projected to hit $244M
(The Center Square) – Political advertising in Georgia for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $244 million, third-highest in the nation. The Political Projections Report, released Monday by advertising tracking company AdImpact, forecasts $373 million in total election cycle spending. The would rank 10th highest. Georgia is one of seven consensus battleground states. The […]
Live Entertainment Spotlight in Middle Georgia this Week
The July 4th weekend is here and it will likely be a hot one. First Friday events will take place in Downtown Macon with live music, good food, and lots of art. On Saturday, the rock band The Smokestack will perform a free concert at the Big House Museum. The following are just a few of the cool ways to stay entertained this weekend in the Heart of Georgia.
Exclusive: Austin Snell Reveals How the Air Force Led to Country Music Success, Talks Debut Album ‘Still Bleeding’
Austin Snell is a Georgia-born Air Force veteran who grew up listening to Nickelback and Alan Jackson. But it was Ed Sheeran who inspired him to buy a guitar. Two years and more than 235 million streams later, Snell released his 13-song debut album Still Bleeding as a joint venture between River House/Warner Music Nashville. He’s also preparing to hit the road with fellow Georgia boy Jason Aldean for Aldean’s Highway Desperado Tour.
‘We need unity more than anything’: Georgians react to political climate on Fourth of July
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s hard to ignore politics even during a holiday week if you live in a swing state like Georgia. Many are out celebrating our nation’s independence but can’t help but wonder where our country is headed. “I would like to see...
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