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Adventures in Middle Georgia: Things to Do this Week in the Heart of Georgia
The last week of July is here and it will likely be another hot one. But there are thankfully many fun events taking place inside this week as well as plenty of things to do for both adults and kids. The following are just a few of the grand adventures to be had this week in the Heart of Georgia.
Local law enforcement cracks down on speeding in ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — From July 15 to July 21, Georgia and Alabama join Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee for the eighth annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” The campaign aims to change the driving behaviors of residents in the region by prioritizing the safety of all citizens by focusing on drivers who are traveling at […]
A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Rep. Allen's Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act signed into law
This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen's (GA-12) Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act was signed into law. Rep. Allen introduced the legislation last year, which was then included in a bipartisan nuclear energy package that was signed into law this week as a part of a larger legislative vehicle. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "With Plant Vogtle's nuclear units 3 and 4 fully operational and providing a stable, baseload supply of electricity to Georgia homes and businesses, now is the time to build on this tremendous success and explore further expansion of America's nuclear energy capabilities. This bipartisan nuclear energy package, including my Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act, will help streamline future nuclear projects in the U.S. so that we may fully embrace the reliability of clean, 24/7 nuclear energy for generations to come. I am thankful for Chair Rodgers’ leadership on this issue and am pleased that my colleagues and I on the Energy and Commerce Committee were able to get this legislation over the finish line. I look forward to seeing its positive impact on America's energy sector."
Victim shot while shooting fireworks on July 4th in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are now learning details about a shooting on the Fourth of July that left one person injured in Waynesboro, according to authorities. On Thursday, July 4, at approximately 10:25 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of South Liberty about a shooting. People in the...
STC Students Attend National SkillsUSA Conference
(L to R): STC Cosmetology Instructor Althea Coney-Ricks, Estrella Hernandez (Nail Care model), Heavenly Mincey (Nail Care student), Findley Griner (Cosmetology student), and STC Cosmetology Instructor Linda Hairr. The state of Georgia SkillsUSA winners advanced to the national competition, which was held in Atlanta during the last week of June.
Severe weather knocks out power, trees across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Severe weather knocked out power and knocked down trees across the CSRA on Monday night. Crews responded to a business fire at Saint Joseph Hospice on Edgefield Road on Monday night. At 6:30 a.m., the Georgia Power outage map shows under 25 people were still out...
‘We care about them’: Augusta church hosts food, clothing giveaway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - People were able to get food and clothes at a giveaway at the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday. They were giving out items like cereal, pancake mixes, beans and more at the church on Olive Road. The back-to-school frenzy is here. Several locals came together...
Augusta Golf Show: Dave Loggins
We lost Dave Loggins over the weekend. I moved here on the Saturday of the final round of the 1984 Masters. I was lucky enough to secure a ticket to the final round that year. But it wasn’t until the 1985 Masters that I became aware of a song written about the tournament. A song written by Dave Loggins. Dave was best known for the song “Please Come To Boston”. Dave was also the second cousin of Kenny Loggins. But to Augustans, he will forever be known as the fellow that wrote “Augusta”.
AU provides healthcare outreach for farm workers in Trenton
TRENTON, S.C. (WJBF) – Faculty and students from Augusta University provided health care to nursery workers in Trenton, S.C., throughout the morning and early afternoon Friday, July 12. The worksite program, now its 19th year, brings healthcare access to agricultural workers, who are predominately Hispanic and Latino. They often face unique health challenges by nature of […]
One on One with Richard Rogers | Bridge Builder Communities
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Foster care for youths is a big deal around the nation. And here at home, youths are aging out of the foster care system with nowhere to go as they begin adulthood. So how is Augusta trying to fix that issue?. Jackson Drumgoogle from the Bridge...
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