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On Our Radar: Historic Savannah lecture series takes on Waters Avenue revitalization
Historic Savannah Foundation continued its 2024 lecture series this week with a talk on the “Revitalization of Waters Avenue.” This installment of the On Our Radar series will detail efforts along the corridor to bring back its community-oriented economic activity. HSF’s lecture series has been ongoing this year with recent talks covering the...
City of Port Wentworth dismisses case against family over right of private water well use
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — After fining a family more than $50,000, the city of Port Wentworth is dismissing all charges and settling in an almost three-monthlegal battle. The city attorney and the Benton family met at Port Wentworth Municipal Court Tuesday afternoon. A resolution between the two parties was reached: Benton agreed to pay the sewage and trash fees, and the city dismissed all charges against the family, according to Benton.
Missing man with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia found safe
UPDATE | According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Entwistle has been located and returned home safely. AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. Authorities say 62-year-old Robert Entwistle was last seen on August 17th at approximately 7:00am near the 1300 block […]
Man dies after falling from truck, being run over by trailer in Aiken County
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Authorities say a man has died after falling off the back of a truck and being run over by the trailer the truck was pulling. According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, the incident occurred on Friday, August 16th at approximately 4:03 p.m. on the 6000 block of Northside Drive, […]
Evans football bends, but doesn't break in season-opening thriller over Thomson
EVANS – Evans High School football rolled with the punches Friday night. The Knights bested Thomson 35-28 in a back-and-forth thriller in their season-opener at Blanchard Stadium. Coach Barrett Davis's message to his players seemed to ring true until the final whistle. “We thought we’d gotten better over the summer. We know, offensively, we’ve...
Missing in South Carolina: Police searching for 12-year-old girl who never made it to school
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Saturday headlines. Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing girl. Londyn J. White, 12, was reported missing Friday by her family in Sumter. She was last seen Friday morning waiting on the bus to school. But she did not make it to class.
INTERVIEW: Thomson mayor talks with News 12 after GBI arrest
THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Friday, News 12 had a phone interview with Thomson Mayor Benji Cranford, just days after his arrest by the GBI. Cranford is facing a felony charge for allegedly buying a bottle of gin, and then purposefully putting it in the path of state prisoners. He...
University System of Georgia’s economic impact grows to $21.9 billion as graduates earn $1.4 million more with their college degrees
The University System of Georgia (USG) contributed a total of $21.9 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, a $1.8 billion or 9% increase over the previous year, a new study shows. Conducted on behalf of USG by Jeffrey M. Humphreys, Ph.D., director of the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, the study also showed USG over the same period generated 163,332 full- and part-time jobs across Georgia. Concurrently, Humphreys in a companion study found that USG bachelor’s graduates from the Class of 2023 will earn $1.4 million more...
High Rip Current Risk as Hurricane Ernesto swell hits Lowcountry beaches
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Swimmers and surfers are urged to exercise caution as the Lowcountry experiences high waves and dangerous rip currents due to the arrival of Hurricane Ernesto’s swell. The National Weather Service has issued a High Rip Current Risk for Southeast South Carolina and Georgia beaches, which remains in effect through this evening. […]
Walmart and MISTR Offering Free At-Home HIV Tests in Georgia
To combat HIV transmission and improve access to care in Georgia, telemedicine provider MISTR has partnered with Walmart to offer free at-home HIV testing kits in seven Walmart stores, according to a MISTR news release. In 2022, the South accounted for 49% of new HIV cases in the United States,...
Statewide alert issued after disappearance of Georgia teen diagnosed with mental illness
RIVERDALE, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Georgia have issued a statewide alert following the disappearance of a teenage boy diagnosed with a mental illness. According to the Clayton County Police Department, Christopher Drakes, 16, left his home in Riverdale around midnight on Friday. A Mattie's...
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