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United Way’s annual Stuff The Bus event is back
AUGUSTA, G.A. (WJBF)- NewsChannel 6 and The United Way are partnering to help students and teachers gear up for the upcoming school year. “Stuff The Bus” is an event held by the WJBF and The United Way annually. It helps students and teachers with school supplies for the upcoming year. “Well, being a grandmother, I […]
Ethics board determines Guyton councilman committed 'technical violation of the ordinance'
Theodore Hamby will maintain his post on city council in Guyton. The announcement was made during a special called meeting Thursday night following an investigation into an ethics complaint made in May. The two-man ethics board, which consists of Reginald Stanmar and Robert Hunter, determined Hamby committed a technical violation. Mayor Andy Harville read a statement from the ethics board which reads in part, “There was a technical violation of the ordinance…the violation occurs due to the language involved in the ordinance. A city official shall not use his or her position in any way to coerce or give the appearance towards another person to provide any financial benefit.”
Mobile farmers market rolls out July 19
The S.T.O.P. Food Truck is offering a new program. The Sustainable, Tasty, Outreach Project Mobile Farmers Market rolls into the South Augusta Farmers Market, 4104 Windsor Spring Rd., from 5 to 9 p.m. July 19 for its first stop. The new initiative is designed to connect local farmers with new...
Traffic stop and the charges that followed
Late at night Tuesday in rural southern Oconee, a deputy spotted a small car turn off SC 24/the West-Oak Highway and onto SC 59 without, he says, any tag lamps illuminating the license plate. The deputy followed the car which, eventually, turned into a driveway and was met by farm gate. The result of that traffic stop produced the following charges against Hartwell, Georgia resident Chantel Grace Price. Law enforcement records show the following charges: driving under suspension; giving false information, and no tag light.
Northside flag football hosts “Backyard Brawl” tournament
WARNER ROBINS — A lot of athletic programs are warming up for a school year that’s only a couple of weeks away, that includes Northside’s flag football program. Accurately named, most of the teams participating in Friday’s tournament are from the middle Georgia area, with the exception of Valdosta.
Murder suspect transferred back to Aiken from Augusta
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect who was arrested earlier this month in connection with a fatal shooting two months ago has been transferred to Aiken from Richmond County. Jaquarez Bibbs, 28, of North Augusta, was booked into Aiken County Detention Center on Thursday after being arrested on July 1 in Richmond County, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
Live Entertainment Spotlight in Middle Georgia this Week
From singing your heart out, to doing a swampy art project, to listening to high-energy live music, there are lots of ways to stay entertained during the next few days. The following are just a few of the interesting events taking place at the end of this week. THURSDAY, July...
STC Ranked #2 in Forbes Advisor for Best Online Management Certificate Program
Southeastern Technical College (STC) ranked #2 in the latest Forbes Advisor for best online certificates in management. "I am thrilled and honored to see the Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate program at Southeastern Tech recognized as the second-best management program online by Forbes Advisor. This accolade is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our instructor Tina Jernigan and our students, and reinforces our commitment to providing top-notch education and leadership training," said Gina Robison, STC Dean of Business Technologies and Human Services.
Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
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