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Person dead after motorcycle crash in Monroe County, sheriff's office says
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — One person is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 87 in Monroe County, the Sheriff's Office said. In a press release, they said that a person driving a pick up truck was attempting to turn into their driveway around 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Unerasing the history of Macon’s Oak Ridge African American cemetery
As the sun set and the afternoon light turned gold in Macon, Ga., volunteer tour leader, former river outfitter and general community presence Kathleen O’Neal grabbed her bullhorn and rallied the troops. “We’re actually starting—” O’Neal said before a squawk of feedback slowed her down.
Hands For Hearts organization holds community day event for homeless community
MACON, Ga. — A group in Macon held an event to help the homeless community in Bibb County. The Hands For Hearts organization held a Community Day Event at Carolyn Cratyon Park on Saturday. The event was set up as a “one-stop-shop” for the home community. They offered free...
ASPIRE hosts field day for mental health awareness
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - ASPIRE Behavioral Health Mental Health Clubhouse for youth and young adults hosted their first annual field day at Albany State’s west campus. The Aspire Games were held to celebrate children’s mental health awareness. The ASPIRE Clubhouse wants to end the stigma surrounding mental health...
'I don't want my 6-year-old seeing that' | Monroe County sound off over LGBTQ+ books found in library
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — The Monroe County library is the talk of the town again this year. Some folks are concerned about two LGBTQ+ themed books being filed in the children's section. David Barbee is the library assistant for the Monroe County library. He says he's been going to...
Dozens of Griffin residents ordered out of their homes immediately by city officials
GRIFFIN, Ga. - A Griffin city inspector ordered more than three dozen families at the Ava Park Apartment Complex to leave their homes immediately. An inspection on Thursday revealed critical safety issues, including rat infestations, structural issues, mold, and other hazards, residents said. In a letter to the residents from...
Man hospitalized in critical condition after being punched in Waynesboro, police say
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – According to the Waynesboro Police Department, on Saturday August 24, at approximately 12:43 a.m. Bobby Herndon was punched by Jockelle Gaines in Magnolia Acres in Waynesboro. Herndon was taken to an Augusta Hospital where he is in critical condition. Gaines turned himself into the Waynesboro Police Department earlier Saturday and is charged […]
Heritage Bowl Hype: Fans and alumni celebrate Spencer vs. Carver rivalry
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Friday night lights party started early with some tailgating by fans and alumni. The 62nd annual meeting between the Spencer Greenwave and the Carver Tigers is expected to be one of the biggest high school football games in Columbus this season. Tailgating sets the tone...
Braves come within a play of beating Northside for first time in over 30 years
Baldwin came within a two-point conversion of beating Northside-Warner Robins for the first time in 31 years on Friday night. In the end, however, it wasn't meant to be, and the Eagles rode away from Braves Stadium with a 13-12 victory. The way that the Braves' players reacted following the...
Overcoming addiction: Accountability Court Graduation held in Americus
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Accountability court is an 18-month commitment with six months of aftercare for those who successfully complete the program. John Barnette, a program graduate, says he’s grateful he’s getting a second chance at life. ”Motivation was just to live a better life. I come in...
South Ga. community ‘Paints the Town Pink’ in support of woman battling lung disease
NASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A South Georgia community is rallying around a woman-- currently battling a lung disease at Emory in Atlanta. The city of Nashville is rallying around Emily Paulk, who has been battling a lung disease majority of her life. In 2019, Emily underwent surgery for a double...
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