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Columbus Convention and Trade Center set to host “Pop Culture and Horror Con”
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—The “Georgia Pop Culture and Horror Con” will be held in Columbus in August. The event will include cosplay, film and television celebrities, panel discussions, vendors, film screenings, and more. This will be held at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center at 801 Front Avenue...
Man dead, brother arrested after shooting in Macon
MACON, Ga. — A man is dead after being shot at a home in Macon, according to Coroner Leon Jones. According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, around 1:22 a.m. a deputy arrived at a home in the 3600 block of Fair Street about a person shot.
Indian American philanthropist acquires 500 acres for Hindu temple & center of excellence in Georgia
Warrenton, GA, July 28, 2024: Shashi Bhushan Mocherla, an Indian-origin US citizen and the Founder, Trustee, and CEO of Siddhashram of North America, has secured 500 acres of land in Warrenton, Georgia to preserve and promote Sanatana Dharma. This expansive project aims to establish a Hindu Temple and Center of Excellence.
Gov. Ron DeSantis awards $25,000 to $50,000 grants to Florida churches
MIAMI - Florida Governor Ron Desantis awarded grants Monday to several churches across the Sunshine State, through the "Hope Florida" initiative.The awards were given to churches that demonstrated extensive work in their communities especially when helping families from falling into crisis."We're enabling churches to compete to meet the needs of Floridians through CarePortal," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "The government should incentivize charity and philanthropy, not supplant it. Hope Florida brings together private, nonprofit, and faith actors to serve others, and enables government to get out of the way for the good of our citizens."Thirteen churches were awarded contributions from $25,000 to $50,000, including churches here in South Florida.According to the governor, at least five thousand non-profits and charity organizations are part of the "Hope Florida" network. Floridians who are in need of support can connect with Hope Florida by calling the Hope Line (850-300-HOPE). Churches interested in joining Hope Florida's CarePortal can visit www.HopeFlorida.com.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in 1994 murder of FSU student
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a death warrant for the man convicted of the 1994 murder of a Florida State University student. DeSantis' office announced that the execution of Loran Kenstley Cole, 57, was set for 6 p.m. Aug. 29. The governor hadn’t signed a death warrant since last August, when he...
Florida Man Survives 244 Days In A Coma, Dies After Pickup Truck Hits Him
Drew Kohn, a Florida resident, had already suffered greatly. Per WTLV, on July 17, 2017, Kohn was on his way to the gym. Riding his motorcycle, Kohn was hit by a car, rendering Kohn unconscious. The force of the crash left Kohn in a coma "with a traumatic brain injury, two impaled lungs, a broken shoulder, pelvis and ribs among other injuries."
Two-A-Days: Brookwood puts in the work to improve
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - High school football teams in Georgia got back to work officially Monday, in pads and ready to work. The Brookwood Warriors have big shoes to fill on offense as quarterback Rodge Waldrop is gone, and so it do it all offensive machine TJ Thomas. While head coach Shane Boggs notes you can never replace those guys, he likes the work this team has put in to get better.
Local Badcock stores to undergo major rebranding
Rumors around town and on social media have been about the local Badcock stores and if they will be closing. Monticello News has been in contact with local Badcock owners since these rumors started. Parent company, Conn's filed for bankruptcy last week and they purchased Badcock back in December. The stores will not be closing by any means but only going through a process of rebranding to stay under the Badcock name or changing the name to either stay with the same inventory, staff and location.