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Human remains found, Jeff Davis authorities say
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – On Sunday, the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) said the remains of a human were found. Authorities say they received a call on Bennie Byrd Road, South of Hazlehurst in the Snipesville community, in reference to what appeared to be a human body. According to JDSO, upon arrival, deputies […]
Monroe’s Todd named Georgia TOPS Queen
Gail Todd of Monroe lost almost 70 pounds, something that has been a life-long goal, with the assistance of the TOPS program. Contributed photo. Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that one in three American adults are obese and Georgia has an obesity rate of 37%. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. People can achieve weight loss and overall wellness by committing to a healthier lifestyle.
Cobb Teachers Trained to Use VR for Math and Science Classes
EAST COBB — As Cobb students completed their first virtual learning day of the school year Monday, hundreds of the district’s math and science teachers had a virtual learning experience of their own. Roughly 400 teachers were trained to use Prisms virtual reality headsets at Wheeler High School by the tech’s founder, Anurupa Ganguly. Ganguly — a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate, former teacher and longtime education administrator — said...
Harris-Walz co-chair: ‘We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia’
Mitch Landrieu, national co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign, said Sunday he is optimistic about Vice President Harris’s chances of winning Georgia in the general election this November. “We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia,” Landrieu said in an interview on MSNBC’s “The Weekend.” “They’re going to compete there in a very…
Dove hunting this year? Make sure you have completed a hunter education course
Thinking of where you can find the best dove field for this year’s hunts? Before you make the big decision, be sure you have completed a hunter education course. Hunters can take the course completely online or take part in a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “The goal is to educate hunters and set them up for success before they head to the dove field or hunting stand. We offer online courses that may work best for those with busier lifestyles, and an in-person instructive class for those who prefer the classroom setting,”...
Another Heat Wave is Expected in Georgia This Week
While the risk of hazardous weather remains low today, Georgia residents should prepare for a significant heat wave this week, with temperatures approaching record highs. Isolated thunderstorms may also return by Friday. The Details:. Today and Tonight: There’s little to no chance of hazardous weather today, with conditions expected to...
Georgia Deputy Shot & Killed, Suspect Also Dead
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — For the second time in a week, a Georgia deputy has died after being shot in the line of duty. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Investigator Taylor Bristow died Friday night, three days after assisting the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in executing a search warrant in […] The post Georgia Deputy Shot & Killed, Suspect Also Dead appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM. The post Georgia Deputy Shot & Killed, Suspect Also Dead appeared first on Majic 107.5 / 97.5 Atlanta.
Man hospitalized after being hit by car driven by juvenile in Pelham
PELHAM, Ga. (WALB) - A man is in the hospital after being struck by a car driven by a juvenile in Pelham. According to police, officers received a call at around 3:20 p.m. on Sunday that a man was hit by a car near Village Package Store on Church Street.
Third Kiokee Baptist Church holds Fun Fest for entire community
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Third Kiokee Baptist Church in Albany held one of its many community events on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Fun Fest event was open to the entire community, whether they were church members or not. Pastor of Third Kiokee Baptist Church Bryant Drake...
PHOTOS: Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance visits Valdosta
Rickards would claw their way back into the game after trailing in the first half to beat Godby 22-21 on Friday night. ‘My kids lost everything’: Live Oak family navigates recovery after Hurricane Debby floods home. Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT. Live Oak resident Jessica Thornton...
‘Hands Across the Border’ campaign targets drunk and drugged driving ahead of Labor Day weekend
State troopers and local law enforcement officers in Georgia will collaborate with counterparts in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee to conduct sobriety road checks leading up to Labor Day.
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