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RUN THE RACE: Columbus Couple Lifting God’s Name With Billboards
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A couple in West Georgia is taking their message of faith even higher – literally. Tim and Angie Hollis have put up at least 8 black billboards with white lettering all over Columbus. They’re called “Billboards for Jesus.” These small business owners say they’re not looking to profit but to “hold the Lord’s banner over the city of Columbus.”
City of Albany hosts town hall meeting to update citizens on Henderson Park recreational facility
ALBANY, Ga. – The city of Albany is also gearing up for an important town hall meeting, where residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions and hear from city leaders. The primary focus of this meeting is to discuss updates on the Henderson Park recreational facility. Commissioner...
Peebles Receives Indian Star Award
Dr. Sandy Reid, Superintendent of Schools; Leo Peebles, Indian Star Recipient; and Bruce Mulkey, Vidalia High School Principal. Leo Peeples doesn’t draw a paycheck from the Vidalia City School System, but that doesn’t mean what he does isn’t valued or appreciated. This month, the Vidalia City School...
Atlanta Woman Missing Since July 13, Family Receives Text Hinting She Might Be in Macon
The search is on for Chanell M. Crosby, a 35-year-old woman from Atlanta, who was reported missing after she was last seen around 3 p.m. on July 13. Following her disappearance, Crosby's family received a text message on the evening of July 14 indicating she might be in Macon, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department is leading efforts to locate Crosby and is asking the public to come forward with any potential sightings.
Troubled waters: How many of Georgia’s lakes, rivers and creeks are polluted?
The State of Georgia has hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, and hundreds of thousands of acres of lakes and reservoirs for recreation.However, before you dive in to the state’s lakes, rivers, streams or reservoirs, you may want to know what you’re swimming in.
Tech Outage: What hospitals in Southeast Georgia, the South Carolina Lowcountry have been affected?
SAVANNAH, Ga. — WJCL is reaching out to hospitals in our area to see if they have been impacted by Friday's global tech outage. Beaufort Memorial Hospital: Systems have experienced some issues. Clinical teams have implemented standard protocols to ensure patient care continues and IT teams have been working around the clock to bring computer systems back up. Patient care has not been impacted.
South Ga. family searches for closure 2 years after 19-year-old’s shooting death
LANIER COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - For the first time we’re hearing from the family of a teen who was shot to death on a highway after a party. Savion McRae was a 2021 graduate of Coffee County High School. He was driving back to Douglas from Lakeland with his cousin and friend when they were allegedly shot on Hwy 221 North near Lanier County.
Lake Tobesofkee could get $23M renovation
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon's Lake Tobesofkee could be in for major renovations and recreation developments following a new $23 million proposal by the city commission. According to Macon-Bibb Commission agendas, the city is collaborating with a private investment company called Lovejoy Capital and has proposed a $23 million investment project to "transform Lake Tobesofkee into a unique outdoor hospitality destination.
Inmate dead at Wilcox State Prison, GDC confirms
ABBEVILLE, Ga. — An inmate died on Thursday at Wilcox State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. They say Arthur Williams was serving 12 years for aggravated assault out of Newton County with a maximum release date of December 2025. They did not provide a cause of...
After nearly 35 years in business Comic Plus of Macon closing soon
MACON, Ga. — Comics Plus of Macon in downtown is closing its doors at the end of July. The store has been a fixture of the Macon comic community for around 35 years, Jennifer Berkner said. "It is emotional for me because I bought the store knowing it had...
Macon-Bibb’s New Library Annex Opens at Macon Mall
Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) has opened its newest branch, the Library Annex, in Macon-Bibb. Located in the Macon Mall facing Mercer University Drive, the Library Annex aims to provide convenient access to library services and materials for the West Bibb community. This branch features three new study rooms and the first public meeting room in the county. Additionally, the Library Annex facilitates the processing of books distributed across seven counties in middle Georgia and throughout the PINES system.
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