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Georgia Democrats file challenges to keep Kennedy and others off presidential ballot
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and three other candidates on the state’s presidential ballots, part of a nationwide effort to block candidates who could siphon votes from incumbent President Joe Biden. While Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians have secure places...
World-class attraction, ‘glamping’ proposed for Lake Tobesofkee
Lake Tobesofkee could become a profitable tourist attraction with a more than $23 million unsolicited proposal offered to Macon-Bibb County to transform amenities at the 1,800-acre lake. Lovejoy Capital, led by a descendant of one of the most politically powerful families in Georgia history, wants to build a “luxurious and...
Macon mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell arrested for family violence, probation violation
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon Mayoral Candidate Shekita Maxwell was arrested Tuesday night for family violence and other charges. According to the arrest report, Maxwell was taken into custody Tuesday at 9:18 p.m. and is charged with one count each of simple assault and battery regarding family violence, one count of false imprisonment and one count of obstructing a person from making an emergency telephone call.
Hayman Steps Down As Cross Country Head Coach
MACON – Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Tuesday evening that men's and women's cross country head coach Josh Hayman has stepped down from his position with the Bears to take over the cross country and track & field programs at Delaware. Hayman, a native of Middletown, Del.,...
New preschool and hybrid elementary program to open in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stone Edge Prep is rolling out a newK-3 and K-4 Preschool program, in addition to a new Hybrid Elementary program. Carla Ellis, Executive Director at Stone Edge Prep, says they will be using the Abeka curriculum, which is widely known among homeschool and private schools.
Scene in East Cobb: Little Free Library opens in Kings Cove
Reader Jada sends along a photo of a neighborhood pooch at a new Little Free Library in Kings Cove. It’s called Bennett’s Books, and it’s located at 4530 Kings Lake Drive (see map below), and it’s accessible via Woodlawn Drive. According to the Little Free Library...
Milledgeville's Christmas in July market brings holiday cheer and deals this weekend
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — The Milledgeville Downtown Development Authority is celebrating Christmas in July with a holiday market this weekend. According to a release, the 2024 Downtown Milledgeville Christmas in July Market is promising 30 vendors with food trucks featuring Glo's Thighs and Pies, Devereux Crab Shack and Kona Ice this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Annex located at 127 East Hancock Street.
‘Plenty of N—ers Out This Evening’: Florida Politician Under Fire for Sending Disturbing Racist Texts Targeting Black People
A former Florida county commissioner is catching heat from the community he’s hoping will re-elect him after a set of disturbing racist messages he sent […] ‘Plenty of N—ers Out This Evening’: Florida Politician Under Fire for Sending Disturbing Racist Texts Targeting Black People
Afternoon storms return Wednesday as unsettled pattern ramps up
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Much needed rain stays in the forecast at times over at least the next week. It will be very warm and muggy, but not as hot as this pattern becomes more established. Partly cloudy on this Wednesday with scattered rain and storms most likely starting around...
Photos: A Look at the Upcoming STEM High School
Henry County Schools is presently accepting construction bids for the STEM high school. Here is a first look at the future building. The new building will open its doors to students in August 2027. It will be the district’s 11th high school. First Look at STEM High School. The...
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