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Newly-crowned National American Miss Georgia Queen rocks fro before Crown Day 2024
ATLANTA - An Atlanta native was just crowned National American Miss Georgia Queen. She did it while rocking her natural hair the day before Crown Day 2024. The state pageant was held July 2 at the Crown Plaza Atlanta Ravinia in Atlanta. Trinity Smith, who proudly wore her afro on...
South Georgia celebrates Independence Day with several local events
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Communities across South Georgia are gearing up for Independence Day with parades and festivals. Below are what events are planned to celebrate our country’s independence:. Ben Hill County. The City of Fitzgerald is hosting a 4th of July Celebration at Paulk Park on July 4....
Groups ask court to speed up whale protections while GA's Rep. Carter pushes for delay
As coastal Georgia’s congressional representative seeks to delay expanding federal rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, conservation groups on Tuesday asked a judge to expedite the process. The motion, filed in U.S. District court for the District of Columbia, asks for a Nov. 1 deadline to finalize...
Charitable bail cap temporarily halted by federal judge ahead of new bail law taking effect
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a key part of a controversial cash bail law in Georgia that was set to take effect this week. The law would have restricted individuals and advocacy organizations from posting charitable bail more than three times a year, while surety bonds, used by bail bond agents, would not be capped.
Georgia (RVA) Claims Third Straight Title at 2024 Boys PGA High School Golf National Invitational
Georgia (RVA) claimed its third-consecutive team title at the 2024 PGA Boys High School Golf National Invitational presented by Titleist & Footjoy on Wednesday. The three-day, 54-hole event was contested at Fields Ranch East and West courses at PGA Frisco, as well as WestRidge Golf Course in McKinney. Georgia (RVA)...
Businesses in college town reflect on impacts with students out of school
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - In Statesboro, a big chunk of the economy centers around Georgia Southern. WTOC spoke to local business owners and managers in the area, to see how their businesses are holding up in the middle of summer. Many say the reason their businesses are doing okay, is...
Tybee Island Police investigating missing teen in Back River
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Tybee Island Police and emergency personnel are currently searching for a missing teenager in the Back River, in the Inlet Avenue beach access. Current reports state that just before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5th, Tybee Island emergency personnel responded to the area in response to a report of swimmers in distress.
Bradwell Institute Tiger Band marches in National Independence Day Parade
WASHINGTON — The Bradwell Institute Marching Tiger Band spent the Fourth of July in our nation's capital. The talented teens from Hinesville marched in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units,...
Crowds flock to downtown Savannah on July 4th
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Despite the heat, many chose to spend their Fourth of July in downtown Savannah. Businesses open on Thursday hoped for lots of green as people celebrated the red, white and blue. Nick Pappas, owner of Olympia Cafe on River Street, says that while the restaurant is open seven days a week, […]
Midtown Savannah neighborhood starts new Fourth of July tradition
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There are many longstanding traditions that take place on the Fourth of July holiday. But, one Savannah neighborhood is starting a brand new tradition. “We wanted something really family friendly where people in the community could get out and enjoy Fourth of July together," Jane Kemp, co-founder of Midtown Savannah Parents Group, said.
Pigskin Outlook: Who is Going to be an Unstoppable Running Back in 2024?
Defenses knew what was coming and, as evidenced by the yardage logged and touchdowns scored last football season, there wasn’t much they could do to stop it. Savannah Christian was going to hand the ball to Zo Smalls, and he was going to run into and around – and often run over – prospective tacklers.
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