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Georgians continue to struggle at the pumps
(The Center Square) — Portia Effinger has seen firsthand the difficult choices some Georgians have to make when faced with high gas prices. "It is very difficult, and it's mind-boggling," Effinger said as she filled up her car at a Chevron Station on N. Peachtree Road off Interstate 285 in Dunwoody last week. "I work in public service, and so it's very heart-wrenching when you hear someone say they have to choose between putting gas in their car, paying their car payment versus putting food...
UWG alumna, leader appointed to Georgia Council for the Arts
An alumna and leader at the University of West Georgia has been appointed to the Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced earlier this week. Brandy Barker ’08, currently serving as UWG’s chief creative officer and assistant vice president for University Advancement, is a practiced arts leader with dynamic career spanning both academia and the creative industry. With this appointment, she will support the cultivation and growth of vibrant, thriving Georgia communities through the arts.
Showers and storms will continue into the work week
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Into the night, chances of rain will steadily end. A few isolated showers cannot be ruled out, but most remain dry through Monday morning. Lows will fall toward the seasonable low to mid-70s. An upper-level trough to our north will keep rain chances elevated through Monday...
Sandersville police asking for public’s help in identifying armed robbery suspect
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) -The Sandersville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. Sandersville police posted on its Facebook page Friday night pictures taken off a security video camera at the Sandersville Subway. The post said the suspect, who is wearing a COVID-19-style...
Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My name is Amy Adams, and I live in 193 Timberlane in Americus in Dixie Hills, and I wanted to talk about an issue that happened on 20, June. It was a Thursday and we were having a […] The post Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Biology major’s summer REU could lead to improved meds for pancreatic cancer
N ot only did Junior Ivan Yuan Chu get offered an REU this summer—a Research Experiences for Undergraduates from the National Science Foundation—he got six. He chose Notre Dame, because the atmosphere there was much like his experience at Georgia College & State University—rigorous but friendly, collaborative not competitive.
GCSU Men's Golf Coach Jimmy Wilson announces retirement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. | Georgia College & State University Director of Athletics Wendell Staton announced that GCSU's Associate Director of Athletics for External Relations and Head Golf Coach Jimmy Wilson has announced his retirement, effective July 31. "Jimmy has been a vital and valuable part of GCSU Athletics from his time...
Forrest B. Johnson pencils in success at annual back-to-school giveaway
Macon, GA (WGXA) - On Saturday, Forrest B. Johnson and Associates held their twelfth annual Back to School Bash in conjunction with Walmart and Coca-Cola. Hundreds of families from across Middle Georgia lined up with their children just outside the Buck Melton Community Center to receive free school supplies. Kids also had the chance to receive free haircuts and participate in face painting activities.
'We are reaching desperate times' | Here's why a Macon restaurant has started a GoFundMe
MACON, Ga. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, and one Macon restaurant says that times for them are truly "desperate" and they "need your help." The Kimchi Factory on 440 Walnut Street Lane says they are struggling to keep their doors open amid slowing business, financial pressure and more. Now, they're going straight to the public in hopes of keeping the business afloat.
Official Ribbon Cutting of the Humane Society of Walton County scheduled for July 25
The Walton County Humane Society is having its official ribbon Cutting with the Walton County Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. In the meantime, dogs and cats continue to pass through there to their forever homes in short order with many happy “tails” to share.
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