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Columbus community mourns loss of beloved arts and education advocate
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus community is mourning the loss of Rick McKnight, a prominent advocate for the arts and education. McKnight, who served as president of both the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Cultural Arts Alliance, was also a vocal leader for Partners In Education. In addition to...
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT AIMS TO EDUCATE LOCALS ON GEORGIA’S NEW SCHOOL BUS LAW
(Announcement from the Rome, GA Police Department):. Did you know that Georgia has a new enhanced school bus law?. While unlawfully passing a school bus in Georgia was previously charged as a misdemeanor, as of July 1, 2024, it has been elevated to a high and aggravated misdemeanor — and the consequences will have a significant impact on your life.
Jefferson County K-12 School earns B grade from state education department
Jefferson County K-12 School made history in 2023 by earning a C from the Florida Department of Education for its school grade, after years of struggling with its academic performance. This year, the school made history again, with a B for its 2024 school grade. The district received a C grade overall....
Yearly Reminder: Here’s What to Do When You See a School Bus Stopping
As the new school year begins, Georgia drivers must remember the crucial rules for navigating school buses, bus stops, and school zones to ensure the safety of students across the state. Why It Matters: Adhering to these traffic laws protects children and helps prevent accidents. Ignoring these rules can lead...
$3M in federal money will help GA farms and businesses with clean energy, saving money
Millions of dollars are going to Georgia farms and small businesses in an effort to help implement renewable energy technology, federal officials said Friday. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $3.1 million dollars would go to farms and small businesses in rural Georgia from grants that mainly stem from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Check your numbers! $1 million Powerball ticket sold in metro Atlanta
Someone in Georgia is waking up $1 million richer on Tuesday. One lucky ticket matched all five numbers in the Powerball drawing that aired Monday night live on Channel 2. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The winning numbers were 11, 27, 30, 33 and 14 with a Powerball of 16.
Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Marjorie Taylor Greene
(The Center Square) — A 34-year-old Atlanta man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of “transmitting interstate threats” after he threatened to kill a congresswoman from northwest Georgia, prosecutors said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors said Sean Patrick Cirillo called the Washington office of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor...