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Fight ends with gunfire in Richland County grocery store parking lot, investigators say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities confirm a fight in a Richland County grocery store parking lot ended in gunfire on Sunday afternoon. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, preliminary details suggest a fight between two parties began in the parking lot of the Kroger Marketplace located near Farrow, Killian and Clemson roads.
South Carolina prosecutors plan to seek death penalty in trial of man accused of killing 5
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man arrested nearly two years ago and accused of fatally shooting five people. The 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office filed a motion last week expressing its plans to seek capital punishment for 26-year-old James Douglas Drayton, news outlets reported. The solicitor’s office declined to comment about the decision. No trial date has been set.
Who Is Blazin’ 92.3 (WZBX-FM) – Augusta, GA
Ever thought about what makes a radio station the heart of a city? In Augusta, Georgia, Blazin’ 92.3, or WZBX-FM, is more than just a radio station. It’s a cultural cornerstone. With its engaging programming and popular music, it captures the spirit of Augusta’s diverse population. In...
After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says
A Georgia couple is suing a health care system after they say staff at one of its Atlanta hospitals misplaced a portion of the husband’s skull, which had been temporarily removed and later scheduled to be reimplanted, according to a complaint.
Breaking down a Georgia Power bill
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. Carolyn Yeago couldn’t figure it out. The Atlanta resident is a biomedical...
Georgia replaces confederate monument with bronze statue of late Rep. John Lewis
Workers placed a bronze statue of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) on the grounds of the Dekalb County Courthouse Friday — the same site where a Confederate monument was removed in 2020. Internationally acclaimed sculptor Basil Watson, who designed the 12-foot-tall statue, watched as the statue was placed ahead of its official unveiling planned…
Glynn Visual Arts announces inaugural St. Simons Island Wine Festival October 18-19
Glynn Visual Arts (GVA) is excited to unveil the inaugural St. Simons Island Wine Festival, a two-day event designed to bring together art and wine enthusiasts while raising funds for arts and education.
Savannah Music Festival and Plant Riverside District to present live performances by The Sensational Barnes Brothers and Town Mountain
The Savannah Music Festival and Plant Riverside District will continue the popular Savannah Music Festival/District Live Series this fall with special live performances featuring acclaimed gospel-soul artists The Sensational Barnes Brothers and high-energy bluegrass group Town Mountain with local favorites Swamptooth. All performances will take place at District Live, Plant Riverside District’s state-of-the-art performance venue, located at 400 W. River St. in Savannah, Ga. The Savannah Music Festival/District Live Series is an ongoing partnership between the Savannah Music Festival and Plant Riverside District that is designed to expand year-round live music options for Savannah-area residents and visitors. “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Plant Riverside District and to keep the music playing...
20 UNDER 40: Quinshada Simpson
Editor’s Note: This feature originally ran in the annual 20 Under 40 magazine which was a part of the LaGrange Daily News July 31 edition. If you would like to pick up a copy of the 20 Under 40 magazine, please visit our office at 115 Broad Suite 101. Quinshada Simpson is no stranger to […] The post 20 UNDER 40: Quinshada Simpson appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Aquinas to cut ribbon on new athletic complex
On Aug. 18, 2023, the Fightin’ Irish of Aquinas said goodbye to the football team’s first home as they beat Jefferson County 49-20. The school’s stadium that served as home since 1977 was razed soon after to make room for a new multimillion dollar athletic complex. A...
Governor's proclamation designates August as Shooting Sports Month in Georgia
August is designated as Shooting Sports Month according to a recent proclamation signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. That is reason to celebrate! Where should you go? To a Georgia public shooting range, of course! Georgia has more than 45 public archery and shooting ranges available in the state, many of them available on public land like Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) or Public Fishing Areas (PFAs). To encourage visitation to public ranges, especially during Shooting Sports Month, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has set up an opportunity to win a WRD Prize Pack by visiting any of the...
Fair Fight Action launches AI-powered chatbot to combat election disinformation in Georgia
Fair Fight Action is launching Peaches, an AI-powered chatbot that answers user-generated questions ranging from voter registration to voter challenges. The service is designed to combat election disinformation and misinformation in Georgia. “Peaches, Fair Fight Action’s new AI chatbot and voting assistant, is here to help Georgians overcome these challenges by providing an accessible, nonpartisan, […] The post Fair Fight Action launches AI-powered chatbot to combat election disinformation in Georgia appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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