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Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
Rising Statesboro High School senior experiencing life of pro soccer
STATESBORO, Ga. — The Tormenta FC are no strangers to having high school-age young men become a member of their team, but while most of those were in their senior year or graduated from high school, there is one exception. It's not often that someone with still one year...
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
Bryce Parrish: A future leader in STEM and service
Bryce Parrish, an upcoming ninth grader at Bulloch Academy, recently completed the prestigious US Naval Academy (USNA) STEM Program. Out of over 5,000 applicants, only 330 students per grade were chosen, making Parrish's participation a significant achievement. This program, held in Annapolis from June 3-8, 2024, serves as a catalyst for a future in science and engineering. It allows students to create, build, and explore STEM subjects in world-class lab facilities alongside the USNA’s distinguished faculty and midshipmen, as well as other talented students from across the country. Parrish also demonstrated his dedication to athletics by participating in the Navy Prospect Football...
Emory University and Emory St. Joseph hospitals in Atlanta rank highest in Georgia
Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph are Georgia’s No. 1 and 2 hospitals, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Emory University Hospital was also nationally ranked for their cancer care. U.S. News offers rankings and ratings in three dozen different health care services, including...
Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department to receive federal grant
The Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department will receive a $243,873.63 federal grant. The funds, through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, can be used for professional training, wellness and fitness programs, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and modifications to facilities, according to a July 17 news release from the office of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga.
Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates
Deundray Cottrell reportedly went missing in on July 4. Days later, his deceased body was found in a backyard shed. Cottrell was a beloved dancer in Atlanta and a student pursuing his PhD. Now, his mysterious death has his family and friends seeking answers and justice. What happened to Cottrell, and who is responsible? The [...] The post Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates appeared first on The Shade Room.
The future of the Savannah Mall property
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is continuing to check on the Savannah Mall property and what’s being done with it. That’s January of 2023. Now nearly a year and a half later, the owner of the building and city officials still aren’t sure what will go here. Locals say it hurts to see a formerly vibrant place so empty for so long.
Parker’s Kitchen to Add Two Georgia Locations
Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s Kitchen has filed construction documents for two new-to-industry locations in southeast Georgia, reported What Now Atlanta. According to the documents, the proposed sites would be located in Bloomingdale, Ga., on Old River Road and Little Neck Road, respectively. Plans indicate that the Old River Road location would feature 16 fuel pumps and a 5,175-square-foot c-store.
Port Wentworth new ice rink facility, amphitheater set to open end of 2025
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — A first-of-its-kind, 50-million-dollar sports complex is set to open at the end of 2025. The complex will not only house the new training facility for the Savannah Ghost Pirates, but the only ice rink in a two-hour radius. Port Wentworth's city manager Steve Davis said...
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