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Gatewood grad Hancock going for gold again
A Gold medal has settled in Central Georgia in 2008, 2012, and 2020. And Vincent Hancock is in action Friday seeing if he can added 2024 to his impressive resume. The Gatewood graduate and former Eatonon resident took first in men’s skeet in those Olympics, finishing 15th in 2016. The winner of more than a dozen world championships continues to compete in qualifying on Friday.
Monroe County Sherriff's Office arrest man near High Falls with nearly 17 grams of meth, release says
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested over near High Falls in Monroe County on Thursday on various drug charges, according to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office press release. The release said Kenneth Hughes, 54, was pulled over for a traffic stop just before 12 a.m. by...
Former Hampton High Star Athlete Making Second Olympics Appearance
HENRY COUNTY — The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad are underway with some of the world’s best athletes vying for medals in 32 sports and 329 events. Across the U.S., fans root for the hundreds of Team USA competitors representing the nation. Close to 30 of these athletes have ties to Georgia, including Hampton High School alumnus Daniel Roberts.
New Spring Hill Park Opens in Covington, Newton County Celebrates Community-Driven Achievement
Newton County sliced through the ceremonial ribbon as it unveiled Spring Hill Park on Tuesday, July 30. The park, sprawled along 757 Lower River Road in Covington, brings a raft of amenities including a community building, playground, and a disc golf course to the Spring Hill area for the first time, according to a statement by the Newton County government.
Archer reaffirms high-volume facility completion for 2024
Archer Aviation Inc. (Covington, Ga., U.S.) has shared an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date. The facility, located adjacent to the Covington Municipal Airport, is in the advanced stages of construction. Archer recently completed the first build...
Atlanta inspector general: 'We are being blocked,' while handling more than 90 active investigations
The City of Atlanta’s first inspector general says her office is under-resourced and facing obstruction while handling more than 90 active investigations. On Friday’s edition of “Closer Look,” inspector General Shannon Manigault spoke with show host Rose Scott about the process of investigating claims and the importance of accountability and transparency through oversight.