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Warm, muggy and unsettled this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Staying unsettled for Saturday with another round of showers and storms. Overnight storms have moved out which will allow us a brief break, showers and storms will likely build once again before midday and continue into the afternoon. A front will stall out over the southeast and...
List | Impacts around Central Georgia from Crowdstrike tech disruptions
MACON, Ga. — People and businesses from around the world suffered setbacks Friday morning, as computer systems using Microsoft went offline following a defect in an update with the IT security company CrowdStrike. Many of these disruptions have continued throughout the day, as many businesses are affected. CrowdStrike President...
Street Racing Crackdown: New Georgia Law Puts The Brakes on Stunt Driving
Georgia has taken a hard stance against reckless stunt driving. As of July 1, the state has introduced severe penalties for those caught drag racing or performing similar dangerous stunts on public roads. First-time offenders will face fines ranging from $300 to $750 and a possible jail sentence of 10...
Jerry Seinfeld performing new comedy set at Macon City Auditorium this November
MACON, Ga. — Jerry Seinfeld will be bringing the laughs to the stage at the Macon City Auditorium in November, according to a press release from Oak View Group. Seinfeld is bringing his newest stand-up routine to Macon. He has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.
One man dead following shooting in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Augusta. On Saturday, July 20th, around 12:46 a.m., deputies responded to the 2400 block of Acapulco Drive in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, they located an unidentified male who had been shot at least once. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office […]
16-Year-Old Pregnant Teen, Mia Campos Found Dead in Georgia Woods; Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Homicide!
According to True Crime News, in Loganville, Georgia tragedy struck with the discovery of 16-year-old Mia Campos’ body in a wooded area near her home sending shockwaves through the community. Mia who was seven months pregnant was reported missing by her family on the evening of July 14 when she did not return home as expected. Concerned relatives utilized a cellphone app to trace her location leading to the heartbreaking discovery of her lifeless body early the next morning. Initially uncertain of the cause authorities later determined through an autopsy that Mia’s death was a homicide deepening the grief and anguish among her loved ones.
Warner Robins Mayor reopens doors for direct talks with residents on community issues
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick is opening her doors once again for one-on-one conversations with residents. According to the Warner Robins city clerk, April's "Moment with Mayor" event had such a positive response, that they've decided to hold the event again. The city said...
Group not satisfied with feds’ response to threatened lawsuit over Hyundai permits
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include language from a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Ogeechee Riverkeeper. More than 30 days after threatening legal action to halt the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, a lawyer on Thursday expressed impatience with federal officials for...
Warner Robins working to develop a stronger brand and identity
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WPGA) - The City of Warner Robins is the works of forming a stronger sense of identity through a new branding project. There have already been focus groups and outside branding experts were invited to tour the City. One goal is to help identify the things that make Warner Robins unique and stand out from other areas.
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