Ludowici
LATEST NEWS
41 medical students begin their journey at Georgia's newest medical school
In a landmark event for the region, Georgia Southern University's Savannah Campus celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Medical College of Georgia Medical Campus on Friday, July 26, 2024. Friday's ceremony, attended by prominent state and university officials, marks a significant expansion in medical education aimed at addressing Georgia's physician shortage and enhancing healthcare in the southeastern part of the state. After the ribbon cutting, University and State leaders participated in a press conference. The Grice Connect team was there and brings you this report from one of the most historic moment's in Georgia Southern University's history -- next to gaining University status...
Where Georgia's 2026 commits, targets ranked in updated Top247 rankings
Georgia had a couple commits and several top targets rank well in the new 247Sports recruiting rankings. 247Sports has released its Class of 2026 recruiting rankings for the first time since the spring. Per usual, Georgia's influence is felt. Of the three commits in the 2026 class, two of them...
Georgia seaport closes gap with Baltimore, the top US auto port
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The executive overseeing Georgia’s seaports said Tuesday that a record 830,000 automobiles moved through the Port of Brunswick south of Savannah in the 2024 fiscal year, bringing it neck-and-neck with the top U.S. auto port. The combined number of auto and heavy machinery units handled by Brunswick and the Port of […]
Savannah-Chatham schools begin Thursday with 187 teacher vacancies
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) Lead Talent Management Specialist Michelle Fox confirmed that as of Monday, July 22, the district has 187 teacher vacancies leading up to the start of school on Thursday, Aug. 1. About 80, or nearly 43 percent, of the vacancies are for elementary school teachers. Special...
Severe storms in the Southeast US leave 1 dead and cause widespread power outages
CANTON, Ga. (AP) — A weather system that produced severe thunderstorms late into the night in the Southeast left one man dead in Georgia, caused damage in a South Carolina town and left hundreds of thousands of electricity customers without power for a time. The 27-year-old man was found...
Huntsville Center project restores site at Fort Stewart
Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville is completing the demolition of the Southeast Region Britain School located on Fort Stewart, Georgia. “The demolition aims to pave the way for new infrastructure in the area, enhancing resources and services for Soldiers and their families,” Jake Gassaway, Facilities Reduction Program project manager, said.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state superintendent of schools said Wednesday that he believes a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies violates the state’s law against teaching divisive racial concepts, explaining that is why he won’t recommend it become an approved state course. Until now,...
Georgia Association Of Black Women Attorneys Take On Hollywood Glamour At Annual Glitter Gala
The Glitter Gala fabulously supports GABWA Foundation's scholarship and mentorship programs. The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) Foundation hosted its annual Glitter Gala in Atlanta’s Intercontinental Hotel on July 28, taking Hollywood glamour to new heights. This diverse cohort of lawyers donned their finest attire on the...
South Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina can execute death row inmates by firing squad, lethal injection or the electric chair, the state’s high court ruled Wednesday, opening the door to restart executions after more than a decade. All five justices agreed with at least part of the ruling....
Impact Day: Heat Advisory for Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry
Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- * Heat Advisory 11 am – 8 pm *. Impact Day…. It will be a very hot day with highs in the mid-90s for most areas and lower-90s for the islands. There is a Heat Advisory this afternoon with feels-like temperatures 105-109°. Most of the day will be dry, but there is a chance for isolated thunderstorms after 3 pm. Be careful in the heat and humidity today!
The leading platform for local news and information.
By using cutting-edge technology that learns users’ preferences to curate tailored content for them, NewsBreak gathers community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely, accessible, and easy-to-use way at no cost to users.
NewsBreak does not allow any content that expresses hate or promotes false information. Instead, we strive to give businesses, communities, and users accurate and reliable local news and information. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Community Standards.