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Governor Kemp announces $28 million investment by Ritz Instrument Transformers in Waynesboro, creating 130 new jobs
Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Ritz Instrument Transformers (Ritz), an international instrument transformers and cast parts manufacturer for the utility and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) sectors, will invest $28 million in a new facility in Waynesboro, creating 130 new jobs in Burke County. “Like so many other job creators, Ritz knows that Georgia has what it needs to succeed, and we're proud they've chosen the best state for business yet again for this expansion,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “We've worked hard to bring opportunity like this to rural Georgia, and we're proud this project adds even more jobs to one...
Town of Bluffton to host inaugural Bluffton Concert Series
Bluffton, S.C. (WSAV) – The Town of Bluffton will host its inaugural Bluffton Concert Series, a trio of free community events held in the town’s parks. The concert series will offer a mix of live music, food, drinks, and entertainment for all ages. “For three years, the Town has added to its roster of free […]
GBI confirms teen's death after block party shooting in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — The Eastman teenager who was injured during a block party shooting incident in Hawkinsville has died. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said Tuesday that 17-year-old Levarius Ke’Shay Madrad Ates died from his injuries on Monday. According to a release from the GBI, it...
At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to ‘say it to my face’ and show up for their debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told a cheering, boisterous, packed Atlanta arena on Tuesday that the next 98 days would be a fight, but they’d win come November, as she taunted Donald Trump for wavering on whether he’d show up for their upcoming debate. “The...
Georgia schools chief clarifies that advanced African American studies still offered
Students across Georgia have gotten their schedules and supply lists and are preparing to head back to school as early as this week. But the culture war does not respect the school calendar or the ringing of the class bell, and this year’s fight over how to discuss race in the classroom is already underway […]
Why we have flash flooding in South Georgia?
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A tropical disturbance has equal chances of developing around the Bahamas - and that could mean more heavy rain for South Georgia next week. With heavy rain, comes the possibility of flash flooding. This past weekend, we saw several parking lots flooded and cars partially submerged...
Ossoff: Harris campaign has put Georgia in play, expects her to win the state
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) said Saturday that Georgia is now “in play” for Democrats thanks to Vice President Harris’s campaign, predicting that she will likely take the Peach State in November. Ossoff said in an MSNBC interview with Rev. Al Sharpton that Harris’s campaign launch has “exceeded my expectations, and my expectations were high.” “She’s…
Tybee Police are looking for two possible credit card thieves
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – The Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) is asking for help to identify two possible credit card thieves. On Saturday, June 15th, two separate vehicles between 6th and 8th Streets (Beachside) had credit cards stolen from them. Later that day, the suspects used both cards to make over $6,000 worth of […]
Democrats had feared Georgia was a lost cause with Biden running. Harris will campaign there Tuesday
Little more than a week ago, Georgia appeared to be slipping out of Democrats' reach. President Joe Biden's campaign was pledging to concentrate more on holding the "blue wall" states in the
Impact Day: Thunderstorms possible for areas of Coastal Georgia, Lowcountry. Here's the timing
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- Impact Day…. It will be dry for most of the day, but there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm. The rain may be heavy at times with some street flooding possible. It will be hot today with highs in the lower-90s for most areas and upper-80s at the beach.
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for 15-year-old girl who disappeared
JONESBORO, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. According to authorities, Lauren Joseph, 15, left her home in Jonesboro the morning of July 18. Investigators believe she could have traveled to the Fayetteville area. Lauren is described as...