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News 12 FastCast: Quick headlines for busy people
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nick Proto takes a look at today’s top headlines in the CSRA. And if you want to dig deeper, here are links to some of our full stories online. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found in June outside a Dollar General, according to authorities.
Augusta coroner confirms body found in Savannah River
Authorities are investigating after a body was found Friday in the Savannah River in Augusta. The Richmond County Coroner's Office responded to the 600 block of Riverfront Drive for a body found in the river, according to a news release. A fisherman saw the body and called 911, according to...
City of Screven to enforce property cleanliness ordinance
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Screven in Wayne County wants residents to know that a new ordinance will be enforced at the beginning of August. The City of Screven says beginning August 1st, the ordinance referring to property cleanliness will take effect. According to a post on...
Missing in South Carolina: Authorities aiding in search for teen girl not seen in more than a week
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Authorities in South Carolina are assisting in the search for a missing teenage girl. According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, Chloe Grady, 17, was last seen July 8 at her home in Salisbury, North Carolina. The CCSO says she is...
Lower Atlantic region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18,...
87.7% of Georgia Rivers Are Too Polluted for Swimming
For many Americans, lakes and rivers provide a much-needed escape—a place to cool off on a hot day, relax with loved ones, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. However, water quality remains a major public health concern across large portions of the United States. According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation such as swimming. ...
Georgia's unemployment rate ticks up slightly in June
(The Center Square) — Georgia's June unemployment rate inched up slightly but remains below the national unemployment rate, according to new numbers that state labor officials released on Thursday. June's unemployment rate of 3.3% was up from May's revised 3.2% rate but below the national rate of 4.1%. Numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor show the state's unemployment rate has hovered in the 3% range since late 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic eased. ...
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations Into Georgia Market
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. Lindenmeyr Munroe announces plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia...
House Ag Vice Chair Addresses Peanut Growers
Many of his Republican colleagues are in Milwaukee this week for the convention, but Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia put peanut growers and his family ahead of attending his party’s big party. “It’s not that I don’t want to be there, it’s that I have a six year old...
Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms hit North and Central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing potential hazards. Why It Matters: The strongest storms pose risks with frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall bursts. Residents should stay vigilant. What’s Happening:. Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Severe weather...
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 […]
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