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Georgia congressmen split party lines on Supreme Court reform
(The Center Square) – U.S. congressmen in Georgia are split on the need for judicial reform. Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson has proposed his own legislation to reform the Supreme Court, while also supporting President Joe Biden’s proposed Supreme Court constitutional amendment. Johnson sponsored two different bills in 2023 to add additional codes and rules to the Supreme Court judges. ...
Valdosta State taps Jan Weisberg as baseball coach following DIII CWS run
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - The Valdosta State Blazers have found their successor to Greg Guilliams as VSU announced on Wednesday the hiring of former Birmingham Southern coach Jan Weisberg. Guilliams, just the second head coach in program history who followed the legendary Tommy Thomas departed to take the Flagler job...
Statewide Opioid Task Force gathers in Augusta to declare war on fentanyl
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr led the meeting with state and local leaders at Augusta University on Wednesday. They're calling the drug a weapon of mass destruction, and have come up with ways to combat it.
‘It’s hard to believe’: Family mourns loss of Cairo woman killed in shooting Tuesday
CAIRO, Ga. (WCTV) - One Cairo family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was killed in a shooting early Tuesday morning. Heather Haywood, 41, was one of two victims shot and killed during the overnight hours Tuesday in the area of 7th Avenue NW and 4th Street NW near Azalea Park, according to Cairo Police.
Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrests Thomasville man for theft
MILLER COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Miller County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) arrested a Thomasville man following a theft. On Wednesday, July 31, deputies responded to a theft in progress in the Whitesbridge Road and Twilight Church Road area, according to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office. When...
Former Cairo Fire Chief pleads guilty, sentenced in theft, violation of oath case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The former Cairo fire chief pleaded guilty nearly two weeks ago to felony charges after being accused of making “questionable purchases” from a fire department account in 2023. Recent court documents reveal that the former chief, Williams Thomas Schafer pleaded guilty to two counts...
Archer Aviation Showcases Midnight Aircraft in Atlanta, Nears Completion of Covington Manufacturing Facility
Today Archer Aviation Inc. provided an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date. In preparation for this facility’s completion, last week Archer showcased its Midnight aircraft at Atlantic Aviation’s new terminal at DeKalb–Peachtree Municipal Airport. Guests included government...
Exclusive: Luke Bryan Honors His Sister and Toby Keith During All-Star ‘Toby Keith: American Icon’
Luke Bryan doesn’t make a habit of wearing a cowboy hat on stage. Still, on Monday night, he pulled an extremely sentimental one out of his closet to wear during an all-star tribute to Toby Keith at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Toby Keith: American Icon also included Eric Church,...
Cordele city commissioner arrested in connection to criminal gang investigation
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - WALB has learned that Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves has been arrested following a nearly year-long investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement into criminal gang and drug activity. The 52-year-old is facing drug and gang-related charges. On Wednesday, July 31, Reeves...
Brookstone School to hire Columbus Legend Bobby Howard
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Big news out of Brookstone School. Tuesday morning, via Facebook Brookstone School Athletics announced Columbus Legend Bobby Howard will be joining the coaching staff of both the Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball teams. Howard returns to Columbus after a short stint in Lynn Haven, Florida, where...
Oconee County Little League plays for shot at World Series. How to watch, follow scores
Oconee County Little League is one step from the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The 10-12 year old All-Star team won the Georgia Little League championship two weeks ago, qualifying itself for the 8-team Southeast Region Tournament beginning Thursday in Warner Robins. ...
New Westmont Elementary will not be ready for students next week
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - When students come to Westmont Elementary in Columbia County, they’ll be in a brand-new school. But that won’t be next week, because the school isn’t ready yet. Instead, students will meet for the first week at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, located...