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Plant Vogtle Update: Further Behind Schedule, Still Billions Over Budget
Georgia Power customers and taxpayers have been helping foot the bill for the expansion project at Plant Vogtle, which is billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule. The state’s largest utility is building two new nuclear reactors at the facility south of Augusta. It's a massive project, the...
Georgia Playlist: Yacht Rock Revue
What started as a tribute to the greats, has taken on a life all of its own. Yacht Rock Revue harnesses the nostalgic soft rock vibes of the ‘70s and ‘80s, taking the term “tribute band” to a whole new level. Whether on the road, or at their own venue Venkman’s in Atlanta, Yacht Rock Revue take their audiences on a voyage to sounds of the past.
Georgia to expand all-terrain wheelchair program to 20 chairs, increase access to state parks
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced at the end of June that it expanded its Outdoors Beyond Barriers program, nearly doubling the number of all-terrain wheelchairs it had across the state.
Baby Season Is Busy Season For Wildlife Rehabilitators
It’s springtime in Georgia. The weather is warming, gardens are blooming and animals, well, they’re having babies. Lots and lots of babies. Sometimes, those babies need help. “It’s going to be non-stop this month,” wildlife rehabilitator Kim Wright said. She lives in the city of Byron.
Conflict In Syria Touches The Lives Of Georgians
Kurds are evacuating their traditional homeland in Northeast Syria during a five-day brokered pause in hostility. This pause in military action is set to end today, Oct. 22. The situation is complicated, violent and unfolding on the other side of the world, but Americans are following the events closely. Dr....
Tragic End to Search for Missing Teen in Tybee Island Waters
Yesterday, a search was launched for a 16-year-old teen who went missing while swimming in Tybee Island’s “Back River.” At about 3:28 p.m., the Chatham County Police Department Dive Team recovered the victim’s body from the water. 🚓 The Details: The tragic series of events began...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys DC Condo: What We Know
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, purchased a Washington, D.C. condominium in 2023, as confirmed by a recent House Financial Disclosure Report. 🏠 Why It Matters: Greene is an elected official representing the Georgia 14th district. It is of interest to voters to know where...
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam alert warning
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) says there’s another phone scam going around and is asking recipients to not comply with the scammer’s requests. On Saturday, CCSO said scammers are calling, alleging to be someone from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. The individual is calling from the phone number (803) 398-3886 […]
Care for the Caregiver: Bethany to hold support group for dementia caregivers Monday
The Bulloch County Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group just celebrated its one-year anniversary in June 2024. The support group offers resources and help for caregivers who are taking care of loved ones with dementia. This past year, they had 26 caregivers come through the group. The group's next meeting will take place from 4-5pm on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Bethany Community Commons Building (353 Gesmon Neville Lane, Statesboro, GA 30458). Learn more about the group below and make plans to join if it fits your needs! About the Group This group primarily serves Bulloch County; however, due to the lack of in-person support groups elsewhere, caregivers...
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