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Blake Williams hired to lead ABAC baseball program
TIFTON — Veteran coach Blake Williams has been hired as the head coach at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College baseball program, the college announced Thursday. Williams comes to ABAC after 13 years as the head coach of the Andrew College Tigers. During that time, he earned 307 wins and won the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association titles in 2021 and 2023. His 2023 team also won the ...
Georgia Trend Talks: Teeing up economic growth through golf
LISTEN: GPB's Pamela Kirkland and Georgia Trend writer Mary Anne Duncan delve into the thriving golf industry in Georgia. The golf industry is thriving in Georgia. As the state hosts a variety of prestigious tournaments, including the world-renowned Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, golf is more than just a pastime—it's a significant economic driver. Writer Mary Anne Duncan recently wrote an in-depth piece for Georgia Trend magazine about all of the different ways golf impacts Georgia's economy.
“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...
Georgia Squirrel Hunting Season Begins Aug. 15
Beginning Aug. 15, one can head to the woods in pursuit of ‘ole bushytail as the Georgia squirrel hunting season begins, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “If you have kids that are itching to go on their first hunt, squirrel season is a great idea because you don’t have to be absolutely still or quiet, making it an ideal first hunt opportunity,” said Diana McGrath, Wildlife Biologist with the WRD Game Management Section. “Finding squirrels is typically easy as...
FBI warning Georgians of Peach Pass phishing scam
ATLANTA - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning Georgians about a new phishing scam targeting Peach Pass users. The FBI says over 2,000 complaints have been filed over the bogus text messages. The scam has been seen in at least three states, officials say. The fake messages are coming...
Blast From The Past: Jim Miller; WTIF-AM, 1966
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from Jim Miller at WTIF-AM in Tifton, GA in 1966. Miller would go on to become Sales Manager for Mattox Broadcasting, before retiring to Waycross, GA. Thanks, Jim! We love sharing your broadcast memories at the end of...
Central Georgia Faces 105°F Heat Index with Severe Storms Expected
Peachtree City, GA – A scorching day is ahead for Georgia as a Heat Advisory is in effect for central and eastern parts of the state. Residents are warned to prepare for heat index values exceeding 105°F, with maximum temperatures expected to reach the mid to upper 90s.
First Alert Forecast: Hot and humid weekend ahead
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The first weekend of August will be about what you’d expect for this time of the year in north Georgia. Both days will feature hazy sunshine, moderate to high humidity, and a low chance of afternoon t-storms. Highs will be near 90° on Saturday and Sunday. It will be warm in the evening and very mild overnight. Lows will be in the low to mid 70s.