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Lyon’s County Police department seeks help in finding missing teen
LYONS COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Lyons Police Department is seeking the public’s help in their search for a missing 17-year-old. Edlyn Yuliana Botello– Guzman was reported missing by her father during the early hours of July 16, 2024. Her father discovered that the cameras in his home were...
Windsor Forest announces hiring of new football coach, former sports standout at Bluffton
Windsor Forest has hired Chris "C.J." Frazier as the school's new football coach, athletic director Cam Turner announced Tuesday. Frazier has three years experience coaching at Ridgeland High School in South Carolina and had taken the job at Hardeeville High School in the spring. Then, the Windsor Forest opportunity came up and he...
Multiple Savannah residents facing charges in Southern District of Georgia’s indictments
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Four Savannah residents are currently facing charges as the Southern District of Georgia returns with their July indictments. Seven individuals in total face felony charges which include illegal firearms possession and drug distribution. Additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun […]
Learn about the new changes coming to the ACT exam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High school students are going to be seeing some big changes to the ACT. Bayvale Elementary got a gift of a vehicle that's being converted to a book bus. The goal is to promote literacy by bringing books directly to the community. The head of the...
S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market providing locally fresh produce for CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Local farmers are providing fresh produce for residents of the CSRA. The S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market is a new initiative, designed to connect local farmers with new customers, reduce food waste, and make farm-fresh produce available throughout the Augusta area. “The S.T.O.P. is more than just a place to buy food; […]
Newnan Mayor Keith Brady Appointed to Georgia's State Workforce Development Board by Governor Kemp
Newnan's Mayor Keith Brady steps onto the state stage as the Governor's pick for the State Workforce Development Board. In a move signaling confidence in local leadership, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Mayor Brady to a three-year term on the esteemed workforce collective—taking the baton from the Honorable Randy Toms.
Executive Director of Greater Augusta Arts Council to retire after 27 years
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Greater Augusta Arts Council has announced that Executive Director Brenda Durant will be retiring after nearly 3 decades. Durant took the position in 1997, and under her leadership, she’s taken the arts council to new heights. “I love that we’re managing public art right now, I love how Arts in […]
Inflation Watch: Georgians Face Significant Financial Distress
A recent WalletHub study placed Georgia as the 6th most financially distressed state in the U.S. for 2024. 💰 Why It Matters: This ranking highlights the financial challenges many Georgians are facing, potentially impacting their ability to meet basic needs, save for the future, or handle unexpected expenses. 📊...
King and Spanish Mackerel port meetings continue in South Carolina and Georgia
A series of port meetings continues in July and August, providing a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision for the future. The port meetings are being hosted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and state partners along the Atlantic coast in 2024. Meetings were held in North Carolina in April, New England in May, and New York in June. “These are not public hearings,” explained Council Chair Dr. Carolyn Belcher. “These port meetings are more than public comment opportunities....
Georgia sees youngest female mayor in history
The state of Georgia has now seen its youngest female mayor in state history. Brooke Huckaby is 21 years old is now the mayor of a small town named Arabi, located approximately 150 miles south of Atlanta. "It's just really concerning to me how people my age aren't involved in...
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