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Georgia Trend Talks: Teeing up economic growth through golf
LISTEN: GPB's Pamela Kirkland and Georgia Trend writer Mary Anne Duncan delve into the thriving golf industry in Georgia. The golf industry is thriving in Georgia. As the state hosts a variety of prestigious tournaments, including the world-renowned Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, golf is more than just a pastime—it's a significant economic driver. Writer Mary Anne Duncan recently wrote an in-depth piece for Georgia Trend magazine about all of the different ways golf impacts Georgia's economy.
“We just gotta go in and start enforcing this” Columbus council addresses infrastructure, trash and signage issues in Tuesday’s Work session
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - From trash to business signs, Columbus City Council and Mayor Henderson tackled several issues in Tuesday’s work session. Many topics were discussed in Tuesday’s work session, however, infrastructure updates, political and local business signs policies, and new trash regulations were the hot topics. “We...
Georgia Squirrel Hunting Season Begins Aug. 15
Beginning Aug. 15, one can head to the woods in pursuit of ‘ole bushytail as the Georgia squirrel hunting season begins, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “If you have kids that are itching to go on their first hunt, squirrel season is a great idea because you don’t have to be absolutely still or quiet, making it an ideal first hunt opportunity,” said Diana McGrath, Wildlife Biologist with the WRD Game Management Section. “Finding squirrels is typically easy as...
FBI warning Georgians of Peach Pass phishing scam
ATLANTA - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning Georgians about a new phishing scam targeting Peach Pass users. The FBI says over 2,000 complaints have been filed over the bogus text messages. The scam has been seen in at least three states, officials say. The fake messages are coming...
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...
Grady Memorial Hospital opening new 24-bed rehab unit
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Monday, Grady Memorial Hospital will open a new 24-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. “We’re not only focused on saving your life, we’re also focused on the recovery process so you can have a life afterwards,” said Dr. Mark Hinrichs, chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Grady Health System.
Ga. Corrections Officers, Former FCSO Deputy Face Assault Charges
Four Georgia Department of Corrections officers and a now former Floyd County Jail deputy were arrested on aggravated assault and other charges Friday stemming from an attack on an inmate being transferred to prison. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Floyd County Sheriff’s Office reports: On June 4, Department of Corrections officer Joshua Lee Riddle attacked an inmate at the Floyd County Jail while he was in the...