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CNSNext converting traditional cable to internet-based service for South Georgia customers
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - A South Georgia internet service provider is expected to undergo changes to its services. Beginning Sept. 30, CNSNext will convert its traditional cable to internet-based service NextStream, according to CNSNext. CNSNext encourages all of its customers to transition to the NextStream platform to continue receiving its...
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Federal Prison Time After Allegedly Breaking Plea Agreement
John Rogers, one the longest serving lawmakers in the Alabama House, is facing federal prison. According to court records, Rogers has breached his long-standing plea agreement for misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term. Rogers’ term ended after he pleaded guilty to participating in a federal kickback scheme. The case involved the Jefferson County Community Action Fund, which used increased taxes in 2017 to support local students by funding new school construction. Rogers, along with fellow state lawmakers Fred Plump and Varrie Johnson Kindall, exploited the action fund for personal gain. The state senators directed some of the grant money...
Iconic Tuscaloosa Restaurant Under Fire Over Owner’s Alleged Use of Racist Slur
An institutional Tuscaloosa restaurant is under social media siege Saturday as a video reportedly showing the aftermath of the owner making a racist comment spreads like wildfire. The viral video shows a white customer who has asked not to be identified at this time confronting the owners of Nick's Original...
Elite 5-star recruit shows off Auburn-themed Cybertruck at Big Cat weekend visit
The Big Cat weekend brought in numerous leading recruits to Auburn, featuring Jared Smith from Hoover (Ala.) Thompson is a 5-star EDGE player. Smith, a high-priority target for Auburn in the 2025 recruiting cycle, is nearing his commitment date on Aug. 3, making him a key focus for Hugh Freeze and ...
Beshear, abortion rights advocate Hadley Duvall to attend Harris campaign event near Atlanta
Gov. Andy Beshear, a potential candidate for Democratic vice president, is joining Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign volunteers Sunday in the Atlanta metropolitan area for the Weekend of Action in Georgia, which marks 100 days until the general election, according to a release. Along with the governor, Hadley Duvall, a Kentucky abortion-rights advocate...
Missing 12-year-old Georgia Girl Discovered In Ohio As Her Community Rallies To Locate Her
The Georgia community that was anxiously searching for a missing 12-year-old girl can finally breathe a sigh of relief as she has been located in Ohio. On Friday, Sheriff Gerald Couch of Hall County announced that Maria Gomez-Perez had been located on Thursday in Dover, which is approximately 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Cleveland. She was discovered in the company of a Guatemalan man who has since been arrested and is currently in jail.
Squirrels: Food chain bottom-feeders offer challenge for hunters
ALBANY — Although it does not get the same fanfare as the opening day of deer, turkey or duck season, many Georgia hunters have been counting down the days until Aug. 15, when squirrel season opens in Georgia. With only 20 days to go, you might want to start getting ready as well. The gray squirrel is the most common game animal in Georgia, found in large numbers in both rural and urban areas. ...
A Georgia inmate died from heat exposure. Left with questions, his family is suing the state
The family of Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano is suing the Georgia Department of Corrections for negligence after he allegedly died from heat exposure while serving time at Middle Georgia's Telfair State Prison. The post A Georgia inmate died from heat exposure. Left with questions, his family is suing the state appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Health Officials Raising Concerns After 20 Cases Of Dengue Fever Confirmed In Georgia
Officials in the healthcare industry are expressing worry over a substantial surge in occurrences of dengue fever. At present, Georgia has reported a total of 20 cases, with the majority of them being in the metro Atlanta area. Healthcare providers are being warned by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Midland residents seeing growth and popularity around the area
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Immense growth has been seen in recent months across northeastern Columbus; more specifically, in Midland. The increase of residents, businesses, and restaurants is largely due to Midland Commons. Locals say the area fits that of a “live, work and play” community, built with an amphitheater, retail shops, restaurants, and lofts.
City of Warner Robins hosts first ever Burger Week in September
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The City of Warner Robins announced their inaugural Burger Week in September, according to a press release. The event brings 25 local restaurants together to showcase their “creativity and culinary skills” with limited-time burger creations. Eight restaurants have already signed up to participate...
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