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Georgia Equestrian Announces 2024-25 Schedule
ATHENS – The seven-time national champion University of Georgia equestrian team has built a strong schedule for the 2024-25 season, head coach Meghan Boenig announced Monday. The Bulldogs will be back in the ring September 21. Georgia will kick off its regular season with a home meet against TCU...
'We are reaching desperate times' | Here's why a Macon restaurant has started a GoFundMe
MACON, Ga. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, and one Macon restaurant says that times for them are truly "desperate" and they "need your help." The Kimchi Factory on 440 Walnut Street Lane says they are struggling to keep their doors open amid slowing business, financial pressure and more. Now, they're going straight to the public in hopes of keeping the business afloat.
Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My name is Amy Adams, and I live in 193 Timberlane in Americus in Dixie Hills, and I wanted to talk about an issue that happened on 20, June. It was a Thursday and we were having a […] The post Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
'Wanted to provide quality hair care': Macon hairstylist helps veterans and others suffering from alopecia
MACON, Ga. — Charlynn Harris has been helping people look good for over 20 years. It all started when she watched her grandmother do hair. She quickly found a love for it by watching her grandmother work and has been doing others' hair ever since. Working at the The...
19-year-old arrested in connection to 50-year-old's murder from 2023, Bibb County Sheriff's Office said
MACON, Ga. — A man was arrested Sunday in connection with the death of a 50-year-old man, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Brian Latrell Colbert Jr., 19, was arrested without incident around 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Apartments in downtown Macon. According to previous reporting, Brown...
Kairos Prison Ministry seeks volunteers for Coffee Correctional Facility
Kairos Prison Ministry, an international organization that brings hope and healing to incarcerated individuals, is actively recruiting volunteers to serve at Coffee Correctional Facility in Nicholls. Kairos is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry focused on bringing Christ’s love and forgiveness to people behind bars and their families. Kairos volunteers take...
Gorman homer helps Cards split doubleheader with Braves
Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame two homers by Marcell Ozuna to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and avoid being swept in Saturday’s split doubleheader.
Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Francisco Vicioso still has a few kinks to work through at the minor league level. Vicioso went viral over the weekend, and let’s just say he probably would have preferred to remain anonymous. The reason so many people are now familiar with Vicioso is that the 19-year-old currently has some of... The post Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Three local track stars qualify for Junior Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Jets are as fast as their name implies. “The main principle of the West Georgia Jets is teaching them life skills through the sport of track and field,” said head coach Marcus McGinty. Coach McGinty started the team 13 years ago with...
Atlanta City Council Member Andrea L. Boone & Atlanta Falcons Kyle Pitts Donates Resources/Furniture Following Fairburn Road Apartment Fire
Atlanta City Council Member Andrea L. Boone & Atlanta Falcons Kyle Pitts Donates Resources/Furniture Following Fairburn Road Apartment Fire. District 10 Atlanta City Council member Andrea L. Boone. WHAT: Donating resources and furniture for families displaced by apartment complex fire. WHEN: Monday, July 22, 11:30 a.m. WHERE: 320 Fairburn Road...
Black men share what Biden needs to do to keep the Black male vote
ATLANTA — We're just over 100 days until the presidential election. Some voters are calling for President Joe Biden to step down, citing potential health issues and age. Others wonder if Biden is losing support from Black men--especially when former President Donald Trump has mentioned growing support during a few of his rally speeches.
Repeat Offender from Winterville Pleads Guilty to Armed Drug Trafficking
A Northeast Georgia resident with a lengthy criminal history pleaded guilty to armed drug trafficking charges in federal court today. Mandrell Antwoin Hull, 43, of Winterville, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon before U.S. District Judge Tilman E. Self, III on July 22. Hull faces a minimum mandatory of 15 years in prison up to a maximum sentence of life in prison. His sentencing date will be determined by the Court. There is no parole in the federal system.
Villa Rica Chick-fil-A Experiencing Unforeseen Renovation Delays
In a message posted from Villa Rica’s Chick-fil-A, the current renovations are taking a bit longer than anticipated. Therefore the reopening date has been changed to August 1. Hiring took place a few weeks ago at Villa Rica Baptist Church. The restaurant closed on April 4 for a major renovation project. See more about the renovation project in article published a year ago on The City Menus by clicking here.
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