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Event summary of Hurricane Debby's impacts across South Georgia and the Big Bend
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Our National Weather Service of Tallahassee office released an overview of local impacts from Hurricane Debby which we will review here. Hurricane Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on August 5th. Landfall occurred near Steinhatchee that morning. The slow-moving system moved through South...
NEW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA, COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT
Media release from NWGA Charter Academy Initiative:. On Tuesday, August 20, elected officials and community leaders came together at Georgia Highlands College as the founding group unveiled plans for a transformative public charter school in northwest Georgia, aimed at providing innovative educational opportunities for local families. With over 80 public...
DPH confirms measles case in Georgia
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health announces a confirmed measles case in Georgia from an individual who was not fully vaccinated. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while they were infectious.
National fresh meals company plans to expand operations to GA
ATLANTA – FreshRealm, an innovator in national fresh meals, will expand operations to GA creating more than 300 new jobs. Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that FreshRealm, Inc., a national leader in fresh meal delivery, will expand its footprint in Montezuma, Georgia. This latest project will create more than 300 new jobs through an investment of $6.3 million in Macon County.
John McClellan's Picks For High School Football Week 2
The weather was the top story of the opening Friday night of high school football in northwest Georgia. The rain, thunder and lightning that started shortly before or even after the scheduled kickoff of games did not stop for several hours forcing the suspension, delay or even cancellation of opening night action. There were more than the usual share of upsets and surprises as the 2024 season got underway for most area teams. ...
NEWS BRIEFS: Credit unions merging will create a $935 million firm
Members of Pinnacle Credit Union have voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union on August 15. The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective September 1, 2024. Pinnacle and Peach State have a shared history of serving educators, and possess common values, mission, and culture.
2026 4-star WR out of Douglasville (GA) will visit Texas A&M this month
Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener is just 11 days away. The Mike Elko era will kick off by hosting Notre Dame on Saturday, August 31. However, as we all know, recruiting never stops, as the program will host a couple of intriguing wide receiver prospects out of the 2026 cycle. On Monday, two Aggie recruiting insiders revealed that after speaking with 4-star WR Brayden Robinson and now 4-star WR Aaron Gregory, they will visit College Station on August 31. They will both attend the season opener, taking in the sights and sounds of a packed Kyle Field. While Robinson represents more speed...
‘I can’t go to prison:’ Video shows takedown of man charged with kidnapping Roswell 4-year-old, mom
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation initiated a Levi’s Call at the request of the Roswell Police Department, regarding Ashley Vick and her son, Tanner James St. Germain, 4.
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