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Legends of Georgia Radio HOF To Welcome Spriggs
Atlanta radio programmer Pete Spriggs will be among this year’s inductees to the Legends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. He commented to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Rodney Ho, “It’s really great to be recognized with so many fantastic broadcasters. It was a blessing to have Cox Radio hand me the keys [to Atlanta news/talk WSB-AM] to work beside such great talent. We all accomplished some great things together.” Spriggs took over as program director of WSB-AM in 2000 and served as director of branding and programming. WSB-AM was the top billing radio station in America for four consecutive years. In 2010, Spriggs managed the addition of an FM signal (WSBB) and the departure of Neal Boortz, as well as bringing in new talent such as Herman Cain, Erick Erickson, Eric Von Haessler, and Mark Arum. The station also acquired Rush Limbaugh from cross-town rival WGST. WSB-AM earned multiple Marconi Awards,
Hiding indoors from the heat? Here's what to know about air quality
LISTEN: Georgians escaping the heat by staying indoors are two to five times more at risk of breathing polluted air versus being outdoors. That’s according to the American Lung Association. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on ways to stay healthy at home. Higher temperatures, humidity and indoor air pollutants...
End of an era: House of Hines closes after nearly 60 years in Macon
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) –On Thursday, July 18, historic formalwear store House of Hines announced they would be "retiring" in a Facebook post after nearly six decades of business. Hines Causey, the store's founder, passed away in April of 2022 at the age of 90. His wife, Bettie, and son, H. Chris, have run the shop since.
14-year-old's death being investigated after wall falls on him at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A 14-year-old boy is dead after being injured at Heritage Pool on Robins Air Force Base, according to Houston County coroner James Williams. He says the boy was hurt when a wall fell on him and two other people around 3:00 p.m. on Monday. At this time, it is unclear how the wall fell.
Macon family remembers grandson killed in downtown gas station shooting
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal Saturday night shooting at the Marathon gas station on Napier Avenue. 23-year-old RaQuavian Smith was shot while leaving the store. His grandmother, Cathy Smith says he was turning his life around. "I couldn't believe it," Smith said.
In Georgia, companies want to cut emissions. Utilities are holding them back.
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. With much fanfare and celebration, Georgia Power, the state’s largest electricity provider,...
Neighbors react to second arrest in Lokchapee Landing homicide from 2023
MACON, Ga. — On Sunday, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a second person in connection with a deadly November shooting. Last year, Brian Matthew Brown, known to friends and family as "Matt Brown" was killed outside his home at Lokchapee Landing. In January, the sheriff's office...
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections working to improve accessibility for voters
MACON, Ga. — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is working to shorten the distance to the polls at the Macon Mall, according to a report from the Macon Newsroom. They say the board first became aware of accessibility issues at the mall voting site in December 2022. Now, the board is considering ways to reduce the walking distance for voters.
‘Friday Night Tights’ brings community together for charity all-female flag football game
WARNER ROBINS — The lights were shining bright at Jesse E Tanner Memorial Park Friday as two teams battled it out in a night of fun and football for a good cause. On July 19, the Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center hosted “Friday Night Tights,” a charity fundraiser for the center. The main event was an all-female flag football game, a halftime performance by the Academy of Dance and food trucks.
UGA Recruiting: What Factored Into Latest Commit Choosing Georgia?
“I’ve been going there for years, every time that I go over there it feels like home,” Smith told DawgsHQ. “Every time that I go there it’s a great experience. It’s close to home. There’s such a great community behind it.”
Men's And Women's Tennis Named ITA All-Academic Teams
MACON, Ga. - The Mercer men's and women's tennis teams received team and individual honors on Monday as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2024 Division I Men's and Women's ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams. Both teams were named 2024 ITA All-Academic Teams. The men's team had six student-athletes named...
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