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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.
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, the five-member […] The post Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Is a handwritten, unnotarized will legal in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – To some, the most important document that can ever be prepared is a will. A person can use a will to legally declare how their property should be divided and distributed when they die. According to the State of Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by either […]
Three members of Gospel Music Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons among 7 killed in Wyoming plane crash
Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet and the chairman of the board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement by a group member who was not aboard the aircraft. The Nelons co-founder, Kelly Nelon […]
Storms weaken over Georgia, Keep your eye on the Atlantic
Now: A large thunderstorm is slowly weakening over southeast Georgia from Alma to Patterson. This complex of storms will move into Blackshear and surrounding areas as it continues to slip south along Highway 84 and Highway 82 through around midnight. Tonight: Storms weaken over Georgia, Showers fade near the FL/GA...
City of Valdosta Announces 2024 Christmas Theme: "A Georgia Christmas"
The City of Valdosta Main Street program is thrilled to announce that the community has spoken, and this year's Christmas theme will be "A Georgia Christmas." Following a social media voting process with three strong theme choices, "A Georgia Christmas" emerged as the clear favorite, capturing the essence of our beloved state. This theme promises to highlight the unique traditions, culture, and spirit of Georgia during this merry holiday season.
Health center coming to Harper Elementary in Thomas Co.
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A school-based health center is coming to Thomas County. Primary Care Southwest Georgia is partnering with Thomasville City Schools to open a school-based health center located at Harper Elementary School. This health center will provide medical services for students, faculty, and staff. In an announcement post...