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FFN Roundup: Perry overcomes Peach County to remain undefeated, Central Georgia offenses score big
MACON, Ga. — Week 2 of the high school football season did not disappoint. Several games came down to one score, with others, like Northside’s matchup against Baldwin, coming down to one point. Here’s a roundup of scores and some highlights from around Central Georgia. Game of...
Macon family continues to seek justice following death of Demarious Brown
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - It has been over a month since Demarious Shamonte Brown was killed at Grey Parc apartments off Gray Highway in Macon. The person responsible for his death has still not been taken into custody. Brown’s uncle Lemuel Brown says his nephew lost his life while on...
Missing schizophrenic Macon woman found, per Bibb County Sheriff's Office
MACON, Ga. — UPDATE: Charlotte Carstophen has been found, and is unharmed per an update from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. A Macon woman with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia has been reported missing, according to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Charlotte Carstarphen, 54, was last seen...
Washington County crackdown leads to multiple drug arrests
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA)- Sheriff Joel Cochran announced Friday the arrest of several individuals in Washington County on illegal drug charges. Robert Johnson, 64, of Sandersville was arrested and charged with three counts of the sale of cocaine after deputies, along with the Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, Sandersville Police Department, DCS and GBI executed a search warrant on a Gum St. home.
You can help create former foster youths’ tiny home village
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bridge Builder Communities will be hosting a volunteer recruitment event Saturday at the HUB for Community Innovation from 9-11 a.m. The group will be sharing updates on the construction of its future tiny home village on Merry Street. The village will provide crucial support to young...
Bond set for grandmother of baby who died of hypothermia
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bond was set at $50,000 Friday for the grandmother of a baby who died of hypothermia after being left in front of a cold air conditioner while wrapped in a wet blanket. Meanwhile, the bond hearing for the child’s mother was delayed Friday to give public...
Finding solutions: Volunteers support cancer patients in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cancer Support Services helps meet the needs of cancer patients and their families. They’re centered around healing and creating better outcomes. On Friday, volunteers met at their facility to support them in what they do by finding solutions to make the journey for cancer patients a little brighter.
Military Matters: Fort Moore widow’s battle with VA for death benefits
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Every day, 22 military veterans commit suicide. The families left behind go into survival mode, and can struggle to pay the bills, like one local widow. She’s part of the thousands waiting and fighting to get death benefits. She and a Veterans Affairs official talked to News Leader 9 about the challenges and solution.
Panthers hold off Peach Co rally; Warhawks fall to Statesboro
The Perry Panthers had their home opener earlier tonight against longtime Central Ga foe Peach Co and the result was a high-scoring Maroon, Gold, and White victory 49-39 in their first home game since winning the state championship last December. The Panthers would lead 49-25 in the second half of the contest but the Trojans would go on a 14-0 run to trail 49-39 but Perry was able to hold off the late Peach Co rally to win 49-39.
VP Harris and Gov. Walz to campaign in Ga. next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Building off of the momentum of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz will kick off a bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday. This is the first time the Vice President and Governor Walz will campaign together in Georgia. The swing through South Georgia will […]
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