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Forrest B. Johnson pencils in success at annual back-to-school giveaway
Macon, GA (WGXA) - On Saturday, Forrest B. Johnson and Associates held their twelfth annual Back to School Bash in conjunction with Walmart and Coca-Cola. Hundreds of families from across Middle Georgia lined up with their children just outside the Buck Melton Community Center to receive free school supplies. Kids also had the chance to receive free haircuts and participate in face painting activities.
Black men share what Biden needs to do to keep the Black male vote
ATLANTA — We're just over 100 days until the presidential election. Some voters are calling for President Joe Biden to step down, citing potential health issues and age. Others wonder if Biden is losing support from Black men--especially when former President Donald Trump has mentioned growing support during a few of his rally speeches.
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
Villa Rica Chick-fil-A Experiencing Unforeseen Renovation Delays
In a message posted from Villa Rica’s Chick-fil-A, the current renovations are taking a bit longer than anticipated. Therefore the reopening date has been changed to August 1. Hiring took place a few weeks ago at Villa Rica Baptist Church. The restaurant closed on April 4 for a major renovation project. See more about the renovation project in article published a year ago on The City Menus by clicking here.
Piedmont Fayette nationally recognized for high-quality diabetes and stroke care
Piedmont Fayette Hospital recently received three achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke and diabetes, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions. This year, Piedmont Fayette received the...
Classic City Sitters: Connecting Athens families with babysitters
University of Georgia alumna Camille Whalen was constantly being asked for babysitter recommendations, and as the chapter advisor for UGA’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, she had plenty of eager college students to volunteer. “The word got out that if [parents] needed a babysitter, they could ask me and I...
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell
AUSTELL, Ga. - Firefighters from Austell and Cobb County responded to a house fire on Monday morning in Austell. It happened in the 6000 block of Spring Street. No other information was released about the fire. Check back for updates.
Kennesaw State student finds learning, service opportunities wherever she turns
From crochet to calculus, and much more in between, Mercy Olaniran’s interests seem unlimited. But the rising Kennesaw State University sophomore said she is certain her career interest lies in computer science, which is her major in the College of Computing and Software Engineering. In the summers before and...
Stockbridge nonprofit feeds hundreds after Hurricane Beryl devastates Houston
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - A Stockbridge-based nonprofit stepped in to help hundreds of Houston residents impacted by prolonged power outages following the wrath of Hurricane Beryl. Two weeks after Beryl barreled through the city, power outages proved to be just as dangerous with dozens of heat-related deaths and many more facing financial impacts. That's where Melissa Ellis found her purpose.
Man found shot dead in crashed car in Hall County
OAKWOOD, Ga. - Oakwood police found a man shot multiple times inside a crashed vehicle in Hall County late Saturday afternoon. Officials say the car had crashed into the back of a residence on Wild Berry Court. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville where he was...
Forsyth Farmer’s Market to host local authors event Saturday
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, south Georgia’s largest farmers market, will host Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers as part of the farmers’ market on Saturday, July 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free, family-friendly event, which is open to the public, will feature local and regional authors signing copies of their latest food-related books.
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