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Strike for a cause at CSRA EOA’s bowling fundraiser
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. (CSRA EOA, Inc.) is hosting its inaugural bowling tournament. It’s Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Northside Bowling Lane. The goal is to generate crucial unrestricted funds to support various programs that serve 22 counties within Georgia and […]
Kids at Valdosta-based ministry Living Bridges complete summer reading program
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - For summer 2024, over 20 kids had the opportunity to learn and grow their reading skills just in time for the new school year with the Living Bridges Summer Reading Program which fosters the love of reading for children and their parents. “The parenting class is...
2024 DL Recruit Flips From Alabama…Again
The tumultuous recruitment of in-state defensive lineman Antonio Coleman took another turn late Saturday evening. Coleman originally committed to Alabama on Sept. 11, 2023. He remained committed to the Crimson Tide through the remainder of the season before de-committing and flipping his commitment to Auburn on Dec. 22. Auburn's 2025...
Here's which Georgian Olympians will be competing on Sunday
ATLANTA — Looking for some Georgia representation at the Olympic events on Sunday? 11Alive has you covered. Here is a list of Peach State athletes competing, by sport, on July 28:. Men's Basketball. Jose Alvarado - Puerto Rico vs South Sudan 5 a.m. EDT. Anthony Edwards - U.S. vs...
Showers and storms continue throughout the weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A few areas of patchy fog will start the day on Sunday as lows fall into the mid-70s. However, showers and storms return quickly as a frontal boundary enters the region. This will aid in the development of showers and storms by the afternoon. Storms will be slow moving at times leading to localized flash flooding. Stronger storms may contain gusty winds. Highs on Sunday will be in the upper 80s to near 90.
LIST: Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Summer break is about to come to an end, and thousands of families across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are already preparing for the upcoming school year. While for some shopping for school supplies is a fun activity, a new WalletHub survey showed most parents think...
Georgia Is the 9th Worst-Paying State in the U.S. for Carpenters
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing significant shifts in 2024. While the residential sector experienced a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, new home construction has now declined from its 2022 peak. In contrast, public sector construction has seen steady growth, fueled by major legislative efforts like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. For carpenters and other skilled trade workers, this evolving landscape can influence job opportunities and wages, with some cities offering more lucrative prospects than others. ...
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
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