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Bottom Line: Former BLM director signs up to lobby for wetlands defense
Environment Cassidy and Associates registered to lobby on issues related to the Okefenokee Swamp for the Southern Environmental Law Center. The swamp spans 438,000 acres across the Florida-Georgia border, and a majority of it is protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness, but the Southern Environmental Law Center is pushing back…
Ga. salvage company is making its first Titanic voyage in 14 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years. Those involved in the mission said they have both heavy hearts and lofty goals for a trip happening a year after a submersible disaster involving another firm killed five people.
Baxley native and Georgia Southern Eagle Thomas Higgins drafted in 15th round by Seattle Mariners
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Thomas Higgins grew up dreaming about playing for Georgia Southern. Years down the line, the decision to walk-on in Statesboro earned Higgins an opportunity in Major League Baseball. Higgins was drafted in the 15th round Tuesday afternoon by the Seattle Mariners. “Leading up to the draft,...
Savannah Chatham County School hosts in-person registration event
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Savannah-Chatham County Public School students return to class on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Registration is open and can be done online, but the district will offer an all-day in-person registration event on July 16 at Southwest Middle School. Spanish interpreters will be available, and district...
The Savannah Bananas Captivate 42,000 at Nationals Park Amid National Tragedy
In a spectacle that combined showmanship with America's favorite pastime, the Savannah Bananas, known for their unique brand of baseball, brought their antics to Nationals Park, winning the hearts and eyes of an impressive 42,000 fans. The Bananas, a team that started in the Coastal Plain League and has grown to entertain across MLB and amateur stadiums, showed D.C. that they're to be taken seriously, both on and off the field. A pre-game performance from Princess Potassia, as reported by The Washington Post, set the tone with her baseball rendition of a classic Disney tune, promising "the greatest show in sports."
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
GPB evening headlines for July 16, 2024
Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and other candidates on the state’s presidential ballots. The Georgia Secretary of State’s office is partnering with a non-profit to engage more poll workers ahead of the November election. A carbon monoxide leak at Atlanta's Fulton County...
Literacy levels suffered in the pandemic. The Governor's Summit aims to get reading back on track
Reports show that since the pandemic, Georgia has seen significant struggles and drops in youth literacy rates. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 32% of Georgia's fourth-graders and 31% of eighth-graders were proficient in reading in 2022. To address this issue, many initiatives have been implemented,...
JENNIE: RRE Reading Rangers want to keep kids engaged in reading over summer break
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– A recent study ranks Georgia #42 in the nation with a literacy rate of 76%. And the results of last year’s Georgia Milestones test suggest more than a third of the state’s 3rd-graders are reading below grade level. The GA legislature has passed two bills to try and help: one requiring schools […]
Tragic Incident: Georgia Toddler Drowns After Falling from Alabama Dock
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) – A heartbreaking event unfolded over the weekend as a 3-year-old girl from Georgia drowned in an east Alabama lake. Kinley Nicole Anderson was enjoying time with her family at Weiss Lake in Cherokee County when she went missing late Saturday afternoon. The response to the emergency included sheriff’s deputies, Leesburg Police and Fire, Cherokee County EMA, Cherokee County Rescue Squad, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Division, and Atrium Floyd EMS.
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