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Georgia Initiates Regional Literacy Boom with Inaugural Coaches' Training Event in Warner Robins
Georgia's concerted push to elevate literacy took a formative leap as its Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) Network hosted the inaugural training event for literacy coaches this past July 23 - July 25, at Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. According to an article from Senate Press, the Let’s Read Georgia Literacy Coaches’ Training event assembled a significant number of literacy focused professionals, including 56 literacy coaches from across the state, and was graced by political and educational heavyweights—among them were Sen. Billy Hickman, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, and Rep. Chris Erwin.
Two-A-Days: Thomasville boasting depth, experience ahead of the season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Thomasville Bulldogs finished last season 6-6, reaching the second round of the postseason. As they look ahead to year three of the Jonathan DeLay era, coach said he is excited for this group. Young talent is another year older, and things are starting to come together.
'Lives at stake': State, local officials visit Augusta University to discuss opioid crisis
During the latest Statewide Opioid Task Force meeting at Augusta University Wednesday morning, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr discussed the "war on fentanyl" and his office’s continued efforts to combat the opioid crisis across the state. Attendees received updates from public, private and nonprofit partners working to address the issue, including Augusta...
Dream center to offer free clothes, school supplies to community
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you haven’t finished back-to-school shopping, this weekend would be the time to do it. While many South Carolina stores will be filled with shoppers, we can’t forget about the local organizations holding back-to-school drives for families who may need a little support. Clothes,...
Allegations of fraud by proposed charter school are ‘deeply concerning,’ Bibb County school board members say
A charter school that aims to open in Macon next year has glaring deficiencies in its petition to the Bibb County School District that have prompted alarm and concern among Bibb school board members who are set to vote on its fate later this month. The Infinity Academy Corp. plans...
New Spring Hill Park Opens in Covington, Newton County Celebrates Community-Driven Achievement
Newton County sliced through the ceremonial ribbon as it unveiled Spring Hill Park on Tuesday, July 30. The park, sprawled along 757 Lower River Road in Covington, brings a raft of amenities including a community building, playground, and a disc golf course to the Spring Hill area for the first time, according to a statement by the Newton County government.
Party City in Albany is set to close
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Party City location is set to close. The store is located at 2709 Dawson Road in Albany, Ga. WALB has learned that this closure will not affect all locations. This is the only Party City location closing. In an effort to clear out supplies,...
'Racial politics in a small town': Federal appeals court revives former Cordele manager's anti-discrimination suit against the city
CORDELE, Ga. — A federal appeals court says evidence supports a former Cordele city manager's claim that he was fired two years ago because he's white. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals this week rejected a lower court that threw out Roland McCarthy's discrimination lawsuit against the city. They sent the case back to the Albany federal court for another look.
Westmont Elementary Won’t Open On Time For The First Day Of School Monday
Westmont Elementary students will have a brand new building this school year, but it won’t be open when classes begin on Monday. The old Westmont Elementary building was torn down at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, making way for the new state-of-the-art facility that can house up to 900 students. The plan was to have the building ready for the new school year that begins Monday, August 5.
“We just gotta go in and start enforcing this” Columbus council addresses infrastructure, trash and signage issues in Tuesday’s Work session
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - From trash to business signs, Columbus City Council and Mayor Henderson tackled several issues in Tuesday’s work session. Many topics were discussed in Tuesday’s work session, however, infrastructure updates, political and local business signs policies, and new trash regulations were the hot topics. “We...
Ellis Street shooting kills woman in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman died after being shot during an incident on Ellis Street over the weekend, the Richmond County Coroner says Thursday. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen says he responded to Wellstar/MCG about a shooting death that occurred Saturday, July 27, in the 1900 block Ellis Street.
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