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Brookstone School to hire Columbus Legend Bobby Howard
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Big news out of Brookstone School. Tuesday morning, via Facebook Brookstone School Athletics announced Columbus Legend Bobby Howard will be joining the coaching staff of both the Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball teams. Howard returns to Columbus after a short stint in Lynn Haven, Florida, where...
Oconee County Little League plays for shot at World Series. How to watch, follow scores
Oconee County Little League is one step from the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The 10-12 year old All-Star team won the Georgia Little League championship two weeks ago, qualifying itself for the 8-team Southeast Region Tournament beginning Thursday in Warner Robins. ...
New Westmont Elementary will not be ready for students next week
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - When students come to Westmont Elementary in Columbia County, they’ll be in a brand-new school. But that won’t be next week, because the school isn’t ready yet. Instead, students will meet for the first week at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, located...
Columbus City Council, United Way discuss homelessness in the city
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus City Council held a work session Tuesday morning. At the top of the agenda was an update on homelessness across the city. We need to quit assuming that everyone who walks down the street with a backpack is homeless. Pat Frey, Vice President of United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, […]
Fort Moore nonprofit thrift store opens larger location to help community
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — In an effort to “Be Moore” for the community, an on-post thrift store closed its doors for nearly a month. On the morning of July 30, it reopened in a new location. The nonprofit Fort Moore Thrift Store, run by the Fort Moore Spouses Club, is an important part of […]
JENNIE: Area’s first ketamine clinic opens in Evans
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– You’ve heard a lot about ketamine- sometimes called “Special K”- in the news. Our guest today gives us a fresh perspective about the medical benefits of the drug. Earlier this summer, a Ketamine infusion clinic called Elevated Health Augusta opened in Evans, GA. It was established to provide cutting-edge ketamine infusions, offering […]
Georgia leaders discuss importance of farmland preservation at meeting in Statesboro
STATESBORO, Ga. — The Georgia Senate Committee for Farmland Preservation held its first public meeting in Statesboro on Tuesday. Several big names were in attendance, including the state’s agriculture commissioner and the president of the Georgia Conservancy. They got to hear directly from farmers and family members of farmers.
State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for seed network
ATHENS -- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden in April,...
2-month-old child believed to be in ‘extreme danger’ found, Amber Alert canceled
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - The Amber Alert for a 2-month-old baby who was believed to be in “extreme danger” has been canceled. Authorities said Reya Clark was found safe on Thursday. The suspect, 22-year-old Randy Bernard Clark, is in custody. Copyright 2024 WANF via...
Send WALB your student’s back-to-school photos!
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As school begins for several South Georgia schools, WALB is looking to highlight students as they head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. Send us your student’s photos below for a chance the appear on newscasts on WALB News 10!. And for information...
Father claims man recorded daughter, niece in Sawgrass Mills Mall fitting room
SUNRISE, Fla. – Two Georgia women had a terrifying encounter at Sawgrass Mills Mall on Monday when their relative said they spotted someone attempting to record them in a fitting room. Natanael Villalobos, who says he is the father and uncle of the victims, claimed the incident occurred at...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Blame The Heat
Heatwaves can wreck your sleep. This summer, millions of Americans faced dangerously high temperatures, with Georgia hit particularly hard. Beyond the obvious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, these soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc on sleep quality. A survey by Amerisleep found that the relentless heat significantly disrupted sleep patterns....
‘Sustainable future will depend on land’ Conservation group shares 50 years of agriculture and land changes
The Georgia Conservancy environmental organization highlighted the trends and changes to Georgia's agriculture and land at the first meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. As Georgia's population grows and land continues to develop, Georgia Conversancy focuses on whether Georgia can...