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Dougherty County Police Department presents National Night Out 2024
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - National Night Out is coming up again. The Dougherty County (DOCO) Police Department is presenting National Night Out 2024 on Thursday, July 25 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendees can find the event at the Exchange Club of Albany Fairground at 819 South Westover Boulevard...
Georgia National Fair announces concert lineup, returning entertainment
PERRY – The Georgia National Fair recently announced its 2024 concert lineup, spanning different music genres for everyone to enjoy. The concert lineup features returning artists and new artists coming to the Georgia National Stage. Marketing Director Maggie Lane said the fair always looks for genres that appeal to...
Albany Fire Dept. provides update on Family Dollar store fire
ALBANY, Ga. – In the wake of a devastating fire on South Slappey Boulevard Tuesday morning, we managed to speak with the Albany Fire Department about Tuesday’s blaze. Albany firefighters battled a blaze for over six hours early Tuesday morning, with the building’s roof partially collapsed. Assistant...
Loganville Chick-Fil-A to close Thursday for rebuild
LOGANVILLE, GA (July 23, 2024) – Chick-fil-A in Loganville announced several months ago that since it has outgrown the current restaurant building, it would be closing to build a new restaurant to meet the demands of the community. Up until recently, the exact timing of that was not available,...
See the popular wing franchise opening a second Warner Robins spot, ‘coming soon’ to Macon
This fast-growing restaurant chain that got its start in Atlanta is known for its all natural organic chicken, 30 sauce flavors and host of other offerings such as Philly steak, hamburgers, fish and fried rice.
Distant thunderstorms “Roll” out an amazing cloud phenomenon across Pine Mountain, Ga.
Pine Mountain, Ga. (WRBL)-Roll clouds and shelf clouds are similar but in this case the cloud structure rolling across Pine Mountain, Georgia was not attached to the thunderstorm, which makes this a roll cloud. A shelf cloud would either be attached or on the leading edge of a thunderstorm. They...
Done after a decade: Houston County Board of Education superintendent announces retirement at end of year
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Houston County Board of Education superintendent announced his future plans on Wednesday. Mark Scott, who has been the board's superintendent since June 2014, announced at the Houston County Board of Education Convocation that he'll retire at the end of the year. The former Northside...
New research ranks Wiregrass among best in Georgia
VALDOSTA – New research by University HQ ranks Wiregrass Georgia Technical College among the best in Georgia. According to UniversityHQ.org website Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been ranked among the best in Georgia for Associate Degree Programs and Best Online Colleges. University Headquarters (UniversityHQ) is an industry-leading independent education organization. They provide information for students who wish to pursue a higher education by serving as an all-in-one source for information on colleges, entrance requirements, and career paths. The ranking methodology is based on the cost of tuition, acceptance rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, percentage of students receiving financial aid, and reputation and expert opinion.
Valdosta’s photo contest awards celebrates local talent
VALDOSTA – Valdosta’s 16th Annual People’s Choice Photo Contest Awards Reception celebrates local talented photographers. The 16th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest Awards Reception was a resounding success, leaving attendees in awe of the local talent. Held Monday, July 22 evening at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, the event brought together city leaders and passionate photographers from the community.
Georgia officials reverse course on blocking state funds for AP African American Studies Program
On Wednesday, Dr. Richard Woods had chosen not to approve state funding for the AP course, designed by the College Board and test-piloted in Georgia, but left the door open for school districts to individually fund it on their own.
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