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Trojans off to hot start under Joyner
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - In a very close race between Tift County’s Jeff Littleton and Dougherty’s Uyl Joyner, it was the head man from the Good Life City squeaking out a narrow victory for the week one coach of the week. No Kam Davis, no problem for Joyner...
Blue Devils Junior finds end zone four times in victory
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - The Jeff Littleton era is off to a great start. The Tift County Blue Devils captured their first win in a season opener since 2021 on Friday night. Kamari Holloman’s big performance in week one against Griffin propelled the them to a shutout victory. Holloman rushed for 113 yards on 25 carries and 4 touchdowns. They’ll look to move to 2-0 this Friday when they host Gadsden County in their homecoming game.
Valdosta City Council Cancels August 22, 2024 Meeting
The City of Valdosta announces that the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, has been canceled. The Valdosta City Council apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to the public and city officials. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Valdosta City Hall, located at 216 E. Central Avenue.
Lady Trojans defeat Veterans Warhawks in first region contest
The Coffee Lady Trojans improved to 4-1 Tuesday afternoon with a 9-4 defeat of the Veterans High Warhawks at Faircloth Field in Douglas. The win also gave Coffee a 1-0 mark in region play. The Warhawks never gave the Lady Trojans any problems. Coffee scored two in the first, five...
Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville Expands with Over 22,000 New Artifacts from Marty Stuart's Collection
Nashville's temple to twang just got a whole lot holier. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced that it has welcomed over 22,000 new artifacts into its hallowed halls. Thanks to country music virtuoso Marty Stuart, the museum's collection now spans a century of history with items ranging from stage clothing to original song manuscripts.
Ambrose Janitor Charged With Drug Offenses in Ongoing GBI and Broxton PD Investigation
The GBI recently apprehended Andrew Jowers, 47, from Ambrose, GA on charges related to the distribution of marijuana and the use of a telecommunication facility to commit a criminal act, during an ongoing effort, the agencies aim to tackle street level drug distribution and promote safety within the community, spurred by a collaborative investigation between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (GBI SRDEO) and the Broxton Police Department.
Registration open for ABAC Cattle Classic
TIFTON — The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Cattle Classic is set to take place Sept. 14 at the Tift County Extension Office, located at 1468 Carpenter Road. The event, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., is open to students from fourth grade through 12th grade. A registration fee of $40 per calf includes a special event T-shirt. Each exhibitor may show up to two heifers and/or two steers, ...
Richard McCullough presented Exceptional Physician Award
TIFTON – Tift Regional Medical Center recently presented its 13th annual Exceptional Physician Award to Dr. Richard McCullough. An anonymous donor established the award through the TRMC Foundation, motivated by their passion for the health care field. The donor collaborates closely with physicians and wanted to honor them for their professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence ...
Columbia County disaster recovery center opens
LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - FEMA has established a Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County to offer personalized assistance to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Debby. The center, located at 180 East Duval Street, Lake City, FL 32055, will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. To locate...
Baker County man charged with robbery and aggravated battery at downtown bar
Marquise Rashad Williams, 29, of Margaretta, FL, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated battery, robbery, and property damage in connection with a June incident in a downtown Gainesville bar. The post Baker County man charged with robbery and aggravated battery at downtown bar appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Bipartisan effort paves way for reviving shuttered hospitals in Georgia
At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. The campus was mostly quiet on a recent weekend, since AMC closed almost two years ago. A lone security vehicle sat behind a chain-link fence, and pedestrians passed by without even a glance.
Georgia lawmaker urges panel to consider better firearms safety rules to deter child gun deaths
ATLANTA — A Georgia state senator is trying to change the terms of an entrenched partisan debate, saying he's not interested in restricting gun ownership but in preventing the fatal shooting of children. The statement Tuesday by Decatur Democrat Emanuel Jones reflects the strategies of those who are trying...
Fresh-meals delivery company expanding in rural Georgia
ATLANTA – A national leader in delivering fresh meals will invest $6.3 million to expand its footprint in the rural community of Montezuma, creating more than 300 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. FreshRealm’s expansion in Macon County will allow the company to add several new lines, including ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook meals and meal kits. Kemp said the company fits in well with Georgia’s No.-1 industry – agriculture. ...
Scammers arrange gold drop-offs, pick-ups from 90-year-old Evans woman's home
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a scammer reportedly stole an unknown amount of gold from a 90-year-old Evans woman. Columbia County deputies responded to the woman's Evans home Thursday for fraud, according to an incident report. They met with authorities from Adult Protective Services, who said they were notified about potential fraud related to the elderly woman. ...
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