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Georgia Braces For Oppressive 105 Degree Heat
Residents of north and central Georgia brace for oppressive heat today, with a heat advisory in effect and temperatures soaring beyond 105°F. Prepare for sizzling heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms later in the day. Why It Matters: Extreme heat poses serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations....
Badcock Home Furniture & More closing all of its GA stores
A home furniture chain announced that all of its stores will be closing soon, including dozens of locations in Georgia. Badcock Home Furniture confirmed on its social media accounts that going out of business sales have already begun. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The decision to shut down comes after Badcock Home’s parent company, Conn HomePlus, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
SCCPSS Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts talks first day of school live on WJCL 22 Morning News
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It's the first day of school for thousands of students, teachers, staff and parents across Southeast Georgia. WJCL 22 News spoke with SCCPSS Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts live from the Savannah-Chatham Transportation Facility where she checked on bus drivers before they headed out to pick up kids for the first day of class.
National Pan-Hellenic Council aims to register more voters across country, including central Georgia
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - The National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the “Divine Nine” historically Black fraternities and sororities has launched a large effort to get people registered to vote. The national campaign is a call to action activating thousands of chapters to increase voter turnout in local...
Georgia mother encourages parents to stay hopeful despite their child’s diagnosis
SHARPSBURG, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia mom is using her son’s story to encourage parents to stay hopeful. Kholson Smith was born with severe heart defects. He’s had three open heart surgeries and countless other procedures. His last surgery was when he was almost four years old. Today, Kholson is eight. He golfs, skateboards, and runs — a life doctors were unsure he would ever get.
Giuliani deal will let defamed Ga. election workers get their money
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors, including two Georgia election workers he defamed. The deal lets the former New York mayor and Donald Trump attorney avoid...
Stacey Abrams cuts off CNN’s Kaitlan Collins: ‘You’re repeating disinformation’
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams challenged CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday, accusing the host of spreading “disinformation” after she challenged the Democrat on her refusal to concede the 2018 election. Abrams narrowly lost the 2018 gubernatorial race to Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and refused to concede,...
Wild Food Weekends are back at Wild Adventures
VALDOSTA – Wild Adventures will host the third annual Wild Food Weekends with exclusive menu items and much more. A “wild” culinary event returns to Wild Adventures in August, offering guests exclusive menu items, visiting food vendors, live music, cultural performances and discount admission. Wild Food Weekends...
United States pauses $93 million in assistance to Georgia over foreign agent bill
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the United States would pause its $93 million in assistance to the country of Georgia in response to its controversial foreign agent law passed in May.
Valdosta Main Street to host Downtown Sidewalk Sale
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta Main Street is hosting the Downtown Sidewalk Sale with special deals from local businesses. On August 10, 2024, from the time stores open until they close, the Downtown Sidewalk Sale will be taking place. The City of Valdosta downtown businesses will offer special deals on merchandise to make room for new inventory. Out with the old and in with the new!
Shalonda Sanders named Vice President of Human Resources and Operations at Wiregrass
Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements announces the promotion of Shalonda Sanders to Vice President of Human Resources and Operations at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. She began her career at Valdosta Technical College (now Wiregrass Georgia Technical College) in 1999. Sanders has held the following positions at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: New Connections to Work Workshop Facilitator, Retention Coordinator/GED Chief Examiner, Georgia Fatherhood Assistant Coordinator, Georgia Fatherhood Coordinator/Student Activities Coordinator, Director for Human Resources, Executive Director for Human Resources, and Associate Vice President for Human Resources.
City of Valdosta Prepares for 9th Annual City Hall Selfie Day
The City of Valdosta is excited to announce its participation in the ninth annual City Hall Selfie Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024. This annual event, organized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), is dedicated to showcasing pride in local government institutions and highlighting the important work of public service.
Brooks County Trojans 2024 Football Preview
We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Brooks County High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Trojans this season. 2023 Stats. Overall Record: 8-6 Points Scored: 320. Points Allowed: 253. Key Losses. The Trojans will begin...
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