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Lobby at Children’s Hospital of Georgia getting a makeover
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Thursday, construction will begin to renovate the lobby at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. The Children’s Hospital was built in 1998 and hospital leaders say it hasn’t been updated since. The lobby floor is cracked, the ceiling tiles are water stained and there is an old fountain in the corner that hasn’t […]
Florida county sheriff blasts Biden admin. after immigrants allegedly steal over 9,000 pounds of berries
Eight individuals, including four undocumented immigrants, were arrested last week in Florida on suspicion of illegally harvesting thousands of pounds of palmetto berries. But the episode made national headlines this week after Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, who made the arrests, went on a tirade blaming Washington, D.C. lawmakers over their "complete and total failure" to keep the U.S. border secure.
Valdosta announced portion of North N. Barack Obama Blvd. will be temporarily closed
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta announced that a portion of North N. Barack Obama Blvd. will be closed. The City of Valdosta’s Stormwater Division will close N. Barack Obama Blvd. from Northside Dr. to Eastwind Rd. The road will be closed starting Sept. 3 at 7:00...
Man arrested for indecent exposure at Ollie’s in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A man has been arrested for completely exposing himself to three women outside the Ollie’s store in Valdosta, according to a police release. According to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD), on August 27, at around 10 a.m., several citizens called E911 to report that a male had taken off his clothes while in public view in the parking lot of Ollie’s, located in the 1200 block of North St. Augustine Road.
VPD: Man wanted in multiple South Georgia counties arrested on drug, gun related charges
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Valdosta man has been arrested and is now facing several felony charges. On August 28, at around 3:00 p.m., detectives with the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at an apartment in the 600 block of Vallotton Drive. According to VPD,...
Georgia Historical Society Names Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative
(l-r) Dr. W. Todd Groce, former Representative Calvin Smyre, and Robert Bunch unveiling the historical marker. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) unveiled a new historical marker in Columbus as part of the Georgia Business History Initiative. Dedicated in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the marker shares the history of Anthem’s Georgia Plan and its significance to Georgia’s economic history.
Live Entertainment Spotlight in Middle Georgia this Week
The last weekend of August is here and it certainly feels like this month flew by. The next few days will quickly be behind us so here are a few live entertainment shows taking place around the heart of Georgia to try to slow it down some. THURSDAY, August 29th.
'It’s a good reminder to be careful' | Central Georgia traffic picking up ahead of Labor Day weekend
PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — As Labor Day weekend approaches, Georgia drivers are preparing for heavy traffic and increased law enforcement presence on major highways. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that Georgia State Patrol troopers will be out in full force throughout the weekend to ensure the safety of motorists.
New report finds shortage of workers is impacting construction projects in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America shows the impact of workforce shortages on infrastructure construction across the state. A survey found that 91% of construction companies in Georgia are struggling to find workers. Analysis shows it’s impacting their ability to...
Watch: Harris, Walz campaign in Georgia on final day of tour
Vice President Harris delivered remarks Thursday during a rally in Savannah, Ga., hours before her first joint interview with running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will air. The political duo will also sit down with CNN’s Dana Bash for their first major media interview since being officially nominated at the Democratic National Convention earlier…
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