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$20 million maternity center hopes to increase medical access in southern Georgia counties
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - A $20 million investment is underway in Thomasville for a new maternity center at Archbold Memorial. Chief of Nursing Amy Griffin said the center will be a brand new facility inside the hospital, and double the size of the old ward. “This really takes us to...
Oxford Woman Killed in Accident on I-20 in Georgia
Carroll County, AL – A 39-year-old woman from Oxford, Alabama, identified as Brandy Rodgers, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Interstate 20 in Georgia. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Rodgers was driving a white Honda when it collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. The accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. […] The post Oxford Woman Killed in Accident on I-20 in Georgia appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges
Another Georgia football player has been arrested, and the latest is a repeat offender. Senior wide receiver Rara Thomas was arrested early Friday morning on a felony charge of cruelty to children and two misdemeanor charges of battery. All three charges carry a tag of “family violence,” according to records from the Athens-Clarke County Police... The post Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
CDC: 20 cases of dengue have been confirmed in Georgia. Here's what to know
Mosquitoes are infecting people across the Americas with dengue at historic levels and U.S. travelers are bringing the potentially life-threatening virus home with them. The alarming rise in infections has spurred American health officials to warn about the risk. While risk of local transmission in the contiguous U.S. remains low,...
Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage
A Georgia State superintendent has changed his tune and will allow the state to pay districts to teach a new AP course in Black Studies. The post Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage appeared first on NewsOne.
Three on News 3: Alabama lawmakers on prison change, New Georgia 2024 election poll, Local hair salon helps women with alopecia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
Electric ‘air taxis’ built in GA could offer a rideshare option in big cities. Here’s when
A billion-dollar company wants to replace taxis and rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft with an electric helicopter service, and they plan to make the choppers in Georgia. California-based air taxi tech company Archer Aviation will soon manufacture its electric helicopters, which they call “eVTOL’s” — electric vertical take off and landing — in Covington.
Environmentalists ask state PSC to pause Georgia Power’s plan to use more natural gas
Atlanta resident Jean Millkey told state regulators Wednesday she has come to grips with her belief that Georgia Power is probably not acting in the best interests of its customers who continue to see their electric bills rise. She spoke to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday as the five-member panel held a certification […] The post Environmentalists ask state PSC to pause Georgia Power’s plan to use more natural gas appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Deli meat outbreak hits before students return to school
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two cases of Listeria have been reported in Georgia according to the CDC. The outbreak has been reported in 12 states, including Georgia with 28 deaths. News 3 spoke with a local infection preventionist who says listeria is common and the CDC and local health agencies identify an outbreak once or […]
Construction On Georgia’s Largest Buc-ee’s Has Begun
After breaking ground in January, construction has finally begun on what will be Georgia’s biggest Buc-ee’s. The project, located off I-95 near Brunswick, is hard to miss if you’re traveling along the Georgia coast. According to Savannah Morning News, Buc-ee’s is currently building a 74,000 square-foot location with 120 fuel pumps, making it the largest location in the state. The new Brunswick location will surpass Georgia’s two other Buc-ee’s (in Fort Valley and Adairsville) by more than 20,000 square feet.
Lawmakers call for Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission challenge end
(The Center Square) — A superior court judge has denied a request to prohibit the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission from moving forward with its work while a lawsuit challenging its authority proceeds. Following Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's ruling, two leading Republican state lawmakers are calling on Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Sherry Boston, Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams and Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared Williams to drop their challenge. ...
Crisp County High School Ag Department awarded wildlife and conservation teaching materials
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The CCHS Ag Department was awarded a $5,700.00 grant in teaching materials to help to further educate the students in wildlife and conservation sciences. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Education Specialist, Calvin Cole worked with the CCHS Ag Teacher, Eric Dixon to write the grant and see it through […] The post Crisp County High School Ag Department awarded wildlife and conservation teaching materials appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College was selected as the fifth best college in Georgia to earn an associate degree according to University HQ. The ranking was based on cost of tuition, admission rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, […] The post South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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