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Jordan Stream Missionary Baptist Church, Toombs County
Jordan Stream (sometimes spelled Jordon) is an historic African-American congregation near Lyons, best known for its connection to Charles Hicks, a former slave who served his owner during the Civil War before being conscripted into service with the United States Colored Troops. More about him in the next post. Mr....
Atlanta Braves Legend Otis Nixon to hold autograph signing in Statesboro
Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Otis Nixon is coming down to Statesboro for an autograph signing on July 27, 2024 starting at 11am. The event will take place at 8 East Olliff Street right behind the Dairy Queen. The event is hosted by Statesboro Sports and Memorabilia. Attendees will not only have the opportunity to meet the Atlanta legend, but will also be able to come home with some purchased items. Autographs from Nixon will cost $20 each. Prints authenticated by SSM will cost $15, while authentication for other items will cost $5 each. Nixon jerseys will also be on sale for $65 each. Nixon played with the Atlanta Braves from 1991-1993 and again in 1999. He was a key piece in the team's run to the World Series, where they ultimately lost to the New York Yankees. All proceeds from the event will go to the Roosevelt Cone Jr. Scholarship Foundation. For more information, please call (912) 541-2809.
Burke County schools remind drivers to stop for buses
WAYNESBORO, Ga (WJBF)- A new Georgia law increases penalties for drivers who pass stopped school buses. Wednesday, Burke County Public Schools reminded drivers to follow that law ahead of the first day of school on August 5. School buses are the safest way to get students to and from school. But when other drivers don’t […]
Child dead after drowning in pool on Westfield Drive in Augusta
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a child drowned in a pool Tuesday afternoon on Westfield Drive. Just after 5 p.m., deputies responded to the 2000 block of Westfield Drive for a drowning, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. When deputies arrived, they were told a child was found...
‘There’s gators everywhere.’ Mass alligator gathering investigated in Georgia canal
A rarely witnessed congregation of American alligators was recorded in southeast Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, and researchers are trying to figure out why it happened. Video of the terrifying mass gathering was shared July 16 on Facebook by boater Marty Welch and it had been viewed more than 415,000 times as of July 23.
State regulators to weigh Georgia Power request to increase use of fossil fuels at Coweta plant
A battle over the state’s energy future resumes Wednesday with utility regulators hosting a hearing on Georgia Power’s plans to significantly expand fossil fuel generation over the next several years. The Public Service Commission has scheduled hearings starting Wednesday for Georgia Power’s application to fast track the construction of three methane gas-burning units at Coweta […]
How to stop those never-ending political calls, texts
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Four and a half months to go, and more barrages of political ads and messaging are on the way. If you’re a registered Republican or Democrat, the information you’ve provided to the Georgia Secretary of State is public record. And if a political campaign didn’t get it there, it paid a data company for your cellphone number.
Meet The 10 Semifinalist Startups for the Fintech South Innovation Challenge
As the annual conference dedicated to financial innovation, Fintech South is the place where anyone can learn about the newest fintech ideas. Each year at Fintech South, the Innovation Challenge rewards the most innovative early-stage company based or founded in Georgia that focuses on financial technology with an annual $25,000 prize.
Georgia Secretary of State gives Chatham County elections clean bill of health
The Chatham County Board of Elections underwent an election systems health check Monday, and the state's top elections official was on site for the event. Election systems health checks will be conducted in each of Georgia's 159 counties in the run up to this year's presidential election on Nov. 5. The health...
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