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Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
Savannah-based Nine Line Apparel produces shirt honoring man killed at Trump rally
Following the death of a Pennsylvania man during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a Savannah apparel company is honoring his memory and helping his family with expense through the sale of custom shirts and hoodies. Corey Comperatore, 50 ― a U.S. Army Reserve veteran, former Buffalo Volunteer...
Rincon Woman Indicted for Allegedly Claiming Deceased Veteran’s Benefits in Southern Georgia
The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran, Miranda Rachel Briggs, has been indicted for wire fraud and theft of government funds, according to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia. Briggs, 33, from Rincon, Georgia, was charged with unlawfully claiming the veteran's benefits after his death. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years behind bars along with significant fines.
The future of the Savannah Mall property
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is continuing to check on the Savannah Mall property and what’s being done with it. That’s January of 2023. Now nearly a year and a half later, the owner of the building and city officials still aren’t sure what will go here. Locals say it hurts to see a formerly vibrant place so empty for so long.
Port Wentworth new ice rink facility, amphitheater set to open end of 2025
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — A first-of-its-kind, 50-million-dollar sports complex is set to open at the end of 2025. The complex will not only house the new training facility for the Savannah Ghost Pirates, but the only ice rink in a two-hour radius. Port Wentworth's city manager Steve Davis said...
Bryce Parrish: A future leader in STEM and service
Bryce Parrish, an upcoming ninth grader at Bulloch Academy, recently completed the prestigious US Naval Academy (USNA) STEM Program. Out of over 5,000 applicants, only 330 students per grade were chosen, making Parrish's participation a significant achievement. This program, held in Annapolis from June 3-8, 2024, serves as a catalyst for a future in science and engineering. It allows students to create, build, and explore STEM subjects in world-class lab facilities alongside the USNA’s distinguished faculty and midshipmen, as well as other talented students from across the country. Parrish also demonstrated his dedication to athletics by participating in the Navy Prospect Football...
Parker’s Kitchen to Add Two Georgia Locations
Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s Kitchen has filed construction documents for two new-to-industry locations in southeast Georgia, reported What Now Atlanta. According to the documents, the proposed sites would be located in Bloomingdale, Ga., on Old River Road and Little Neck Road, respectively. Plans indicate that the Old River Road location would feature 16 fuel pumps and a 5,175-square-foot c-store.
Doctor Shortage Part 1: SC patient says he’s been waiting a year for a surgery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A major doctor shortage in the Carolinas is impacting patient health. Many are waiting several months or a year to get an appointment. According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the doctor shortage is about twice as bad in the Carolinas and Georiga compared to some northern states. The Carolinas has around 200 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York have about 400 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Patients say this is taking a serious toll on their health.
BPC Faculty Member Awarded Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation
MOUNT VERNON, GA—Brewton-Parker College (BPC) celebrates with Dr. Sampyo Hong, Professor of Physical Sciences, who secured a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to provide students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists doing cutting-edge research. Supported by the Chemical Catalysis program in the Division of Chemistry...
Jasper Co. schedules second ‘surprise’ meeting amid investigation into superintendent
A second surprise Jasper County School Board meeting this week will take place on Thursday afternoon to discuss legal services and designate an acting superintendent, following the decision on Tuesday to place the current superintendent on paid administrative leave.
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