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UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
ATHENS -- Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. For most farmers operating on razor-thin profit margins, irrigation is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods. Due to this critical dependence, numerous state agencies actively promote water use efficiency to sustain the industry. In the Coastal Plain region of the state, where the majority of crop...
Ossoff: Congressional stock trading ban is ‘essential ethics reform’
(The Center Square) — A U.S. Senate committee's passage of a measure to ban stock trading by members of Congress is "essential ethics reform" and the first time such a piece of legislation has advanced, a federal lawmaker from Georgia said. The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed a measure "built off of" one that U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, proposed: the Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks — or ETHICS — Act. It bars members of Congress and their spouses...
Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
2nd arrest made in shooting on Broadway
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A second arrest has been made in a shooting that left two injured and claimed the life of 21-year-old Quentin Scott, Jr, earlier this month. The incident took place on July 7 near the CSU parking garage in the 1000 block of Broadway in Columbus. 21-year-old Brandon Day was arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting and officials said more arrests are expected.
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—Two new dining options will open in the Midland Commons area next month under the same roof. The grand opening for Saladworks and Frutta Bowls will be Tuesday, August 6, at 6835 Midland Commons Boulevard, Suite G, Columbus, GA, 31909. According to officials, throughout the opening week,...
Col. Jerel “J.D.” Evans becomes Fort Moore garrison commander
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — Military officials and community leaders gathered at the historic 1918 Club at Fort Moore for an assumption of command ceremony this afternoon. Col. Jerel “J.D.” Evans became Garrison Commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence during an on-post ceremony June 26. Fort Moore’s new commanding general Maj. Gen. Colin Tuley […]
Construction beginning on the longest paved trail in the US in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — From Athens to Tybee, Georgia Hi-Lo Inc. is paving a path through Georgia. The groundbreaking for the 211-mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail is on July 27 in Sandersville. The trail will connect walkers and bikers from Athens to Savannah. Executive Director Mary Charles Howard is from Sandersville.
Former investigator enters Burke County sheriff’s race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There’s a new candidate in the Burke County sheriff’s race. Brad “Cap” Capitosti will be running against incumbent sheriff Alfonzo Williams, he announced in a news release. Capitosti will be a write-in candidate due to the late withdrawal of the previous republican...
Fried chicken, fresh groceries and frozen yogurt, oh my ... Albany sees new business uptick
ALBANY – Take one quick drive around Albany and you’re sure to see new construction, “coming soon” and “open now” signs. The Good Life City is seeing an uptick in business development since the COVID-19 pandemic. From May 2023 to June 2024 Albany’s Planning and Development Department saw 492 Occupational Tax Certificate applications come through, Angel Gray, the department's planning manager, ...
Now closing: Bankrupt furniture, home goods stores leaving the Augusta area
A pair of national home goods retailers filing for bankruptcy are closing their stores in Augusta and Columbia County. Conn's Home Plus acquired competitor Badcock Home Furniture & More in December 2023, but earlier this month the combined retail entity began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to numerous media and trade publications this...
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