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Mobile farmers market rolls out July 19
The S.T.O.P. Food Truck is offering a new program. The Sustainable, Tasty, Outreach Project Mobile Farmers Market rolls into the South Augusta Farmers Market, 4104 Windsor Spring Rd., from 5 to 9 p.m. July 19 for its first stop. The new initiative is designed to connect local farmers with new...
Live Entertainment Spotlight in Middle Georgia this Week
From singing your heart out, to doing a swampy art project, to listening to high-energy live music, there are lots of ways to stay entertained during the next few days. The following are just a few of the interesting events taking place at the end of this week. THURSDAY, July...
Coroner called to Savannah River after body found
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroner, Mark Bowen, confirms he was called to the scene at the Savannah River in Augusta. Tamiko Shynese Bolton, 36, is arrested in the June 15 murder of Elias Jkhael Delk along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. We were on the scene at...
And so it begins: A call for vigilance amidst threats to FAMU’s future
Editor’s note: Laurence Humphries is the son of Dr. Frederick Humphries, the eighth president of Florida A&M University (1985-2001). As many of you know, Dr. Larry Robinson has recently announced his decision to step down as president of Florida A&M University (FAMU). This development comes at a time of significant uncertainty and concern for our beloved institution.
Democrats sue Kemp over leadership committee law
(The Center Square) — Georgia Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying a measure he signed three years ago that allows him to effectively "sidestep" campaign finance restrictions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 221 into law in May 2021. Under the so-called "LC Law," some politicians can chair leadership committees and receive contributions from their members or supporters. Democrats contend the law violates the U.S. Constitution's...
Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
Macon based formal wear store to close at the end of August
MACON, Ga. — After 59 years of being open, one Macon bridal shop and formal wear store is closing its doors. House of Hines Formal Wear announced in a Facebook post on Thursday they'll be closing on Aug. 31. Owners Bettie S. Causey and H. Chris Causey said while...
New Pediatrician Joins St. Mary’s Healthcare
Northeast Georgia is gaining a new board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Devin Nicole Hicks will join St. Mary’s Hometown Pediatrics in Watkinsville on July 29 and will begin seeing patients on Aug. 7. Dr. Hicks comes to Hometown Pediatrics and St. Mary’s Medical Group from The Ark Children’s Clinic/Mitchell Family Medicine...
Gadsden County Probation Office hosts free Community and Job Resource Fair
A free Community Job and Resource Fair hosted by The Gadsden County Probation Office is coming to Quincy in August. It will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Joe Ferolito Recreation Center, 122 N Graves St. The Gadsden County Probation Office has partnered with...
Several GA counties to extend health department hours July 23-25
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)— Health departments within the West Central Health District are offering parents an opportunity to get their children’s required vaccines before the back-to-school rush. The vaccine event is named “Take Your Best Shot.”. Five health departments will extend their hours until 6 p.m. on July...
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