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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.
Dougherty County Police Department looking for burglary suspect
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The Dougherty County Police Department (DOCO PD) would like the public’s assistance in finding an individual. This individual is responsible for several damaged and stolen items at local businesses. The police department believes the person responsible is a man named Justin Wray. In a release, DOCO...
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.
27-year-old Fitzgerald man arrested, released for allegedly enticing a juvenile
A 27-year-old Fitzgerald man was arrested and charged with enticing a child when he was caught allegedly trying to meet up with a 15-year-old juvenile in order to have sex with her, according to a report from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. The report states that on July 27,...
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,...
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.
Knights of Columbus charity raffle for Greene, Putnam & Hancock Counties underway
The Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul II Council 13808, in Greensboro, kicked off their annual charity raffle on Aug. 1 to support local charities in Greene, Putnam &and Hancock Counties. This marks the 11th year for the charity raffle with over $449,000 raised in support of various charities in the tri-county area. Jimmy Britt Chevrolet/Buick/GMC will once again be the Charity Raffle’s Presenting Sponsor.
PCOM South Georgia Prepares DO Students with FIRE Program
FIRE Gives PCOM South Georgia DO Students a Head Start. Fall term at PCOM South Georgia begins Aug. 12, but about half of the incoming cohort of first–year students in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program already spent two weeks on campus and in the community participating in the FIRE (Fundamental Integration Required for Excellence) program.
World Health Org. says disease former Pres. Jimmy Carter has fought to end nearly eradicated
Former President and Georgia Native Jimmy Carter has spent most of his life fighting to improve the world, from building homes for those in need with Habitat for Humanity to his and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s commitment to addressing the mental health needs of the nation.
Missing 12-Year-Old Georgia Girl Found 10 Hours Away In Ohio With 34-Year-Old Man She Met Online; Allegedly Told Father Stop Looking, She Wasn’t Coming Home
The search for a missing 12-year-old Georgia girl has ended after she was found 10 hours away in Ohio with a 34-year-old man she met online. Police say she was discovered after allegedly telling father to stop looking for her because she wasn’t coming home. RELATED: Arizona Girl Who Went Missing In 2019 Suddenly Walks ... Read more The post Missing 12-Year-Old Georgia Girl Found 10 Hours Away In Ohio With 34-Year-Old Man She Met Online; Allegedly Told Father Stop Looking, She Wasn’t Coming Home appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .