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Is it legal to collect rainwater in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- With mild droughts taking place all around Georgia, collecting rainwater when it does come through may sound appealing, but is it legal? In Georgia, it is legal to harvest rainwater if it is for outdoor use only. This means that harvested rainwater can be used unregulated for watering gardens and plants but […]
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
Valdosta Municipal Court Concludes Successful Week-Long Mock Trial Program
The Valdosta Municipal Court, in collaboration with the Valdosta Housing Authority, celebrated the successful conclusion of its week-long Mock Trial program on Friday, July 19th. Under the guidance of Municipal Court Judge Jeremy Baker, ten participants from the Valdosta Housing Authority attended this educational initiative aimed at imparting legal knowledge and skills.
Northside flag football hosts “Backyard Brawl” tournament
WARNER ROBINS — A lot of athletic programs are warming up for a school year that’s only a couple of weeks away, that includes Northside’s flag football program. Accurately named, most of the teams participating in Friday’s tournament are from the middle Georgia area, with the exception of Valdosta.
Pair from Tifton among UGA's 40 Under 40
ATHENS -- A pair of Tifton professionals has been named to the University of Georgia's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more. Tamara Branch, the vice...
Chancy Drugs will host Beating Diabetes events
VALDOSTA – Chancy Drugs Valdosta invites the community to participate invites the community to their Beating Diabetes events. Chancy Drugs Valdosta will host three separate events for Beating Diabetes located at 2333 North Ashley St., Valdosta, Georgia. The events will take place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10 am, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5 pm, and Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10 am.
Tiftarea Academy wraps annual youth softball camp
CHULA, GA – Earlier today, we took a trip to Chula as TiftArea Academy held its annual Youth Softball Camp, hoping to see if there were any future Panthers in attendance. Thursday morning was the final day of the four-day camp, which saw over 40 girls from first to eighth grade working with Lady Panthers players and coaches, current and former, on the basic fundamentals of softball: pitching, hitting, fielding, and base running.
‘A good fit.’ New restaurant coming to Perry will bring the city its first brewery
“We’re going to offer a huge selection of domestic beers and hope to partner with other breweries in the Middle Georgia area and carry their beers on our taps in addition to our own house brands,” the owner says.
Bibb Sheriff's Office investigating shooting on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Ga. — A man was shot off of Pio Nono Avenue Thursday evening in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. They say it happened just after 7 p.m. in the 1300 block of Crawford Street. The man was then taken to the hospital by paramedics,...
Warner Robins invites residents to 'Food Truck Roundup' with live reggae concert
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — Warner Robins residents and community members are invited to another traditional "Third Thursday" event. According to the city, Thursday's Food Truck Roundup will feature "an exciting Island Vibes theme, complete with a lively performance by Black Lion Reggae." Attendees will enjoy a variety of...
Family, friends honor Covington fisher killed by father, police say
COVINGTON, Ga. - A Covington man who police say was shot to death by his 85-year-old father last week was remembered Thursday night by friends and family. "He would have done anything he could to help somebody," said Brandon Eaton, Troy Eaton's son. Outside the building where Troy Eaton was...
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