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Weather-wise a classic 4th of July
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - No surprises weather-wise on the 4th of July. Typical summer-time heat and humidity with scattered showers and isolated storms across #SGA You’ll want to hydrate before going out, during your outing and afterwards. Seasonably hot low 90s with heat indices 100-105°+ combine for dangerously hot conditions outdoor.
Are you ready to rumble? SOY X SOY holds seven-round art battle at Starland Yard
What do you get when you take eight local illustrators, throw in some improv-style audience participation, and add a panel of three art-savvy judges? You get Savannah’s first ever Lucha Libre-themed art competition where the winner not only takes home arm loads of art supplies, but more importantly, wins the coveted hand-crocheted championship belt of greatness.
Descendents of Savannah's original seven preservationists pave way for monument in Columbia Square
Catharine Varnedoe was in the room where it happened. When Anna Colquitt Hunter went to Lucy Barrow McIntire's home with word of a planned demolition in town, Varnedoe's task was to grab Coca-Cola's for her grandmother and guest. But before she dashed to retrieve refreshments, she heard the news. "Lucy,...
120,000 'stolen' babies: Georgia's trafficking scandal
Georgian student Elene Deisadze was browsing TikTok in 2022 when she stumbled across the profile of a girl, Anna Panchulidze, who looked exactly like her. "We became friends without suspecting we might be sisters, but both of us felt there was some special bond between us," Elene, a psychology student, told AFP. Last summer, both of their parents independently told the girls they had been adopted -- revelations they had long planned to make.
The first Miss Savannah Juneteenth wants to help 'encourage younger girls to be great'
As the first Miss Savannah Juneteenth, Kennedy Hunter hopes to use her title as an opportunity to “encourage younger girls in the community to be great.”. The 2024 Johnson High School graduate recently was crowned winner of the scholarship pageant sponsored by Chosen for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that promotes cultural arts, STEAM and community service. STEAM is an approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.
Savannah Police to ramp up safety measures for 4th of July weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Be smart and stay safe... that’s the message from the Savannah Police Department ahead of the Fourth of July. Starting Thursday, the Independence Day holiday weekend begins and SPD plans to be out in full force. The Savannah Police Department says that they’re going to...
Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time spending on projects sponsored by legislators, […] The post Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Around the Lowcountry: News and community highlights from around the S.C. Lowcountry
SOAR - Special Olympics and Recreation. The club evaluates dozens of grant applications every year and donates to selected organizations on a semi-annual basis. All organizations that receive grants are involved in charity work in the local community. The organization also hosts notable speakers and recognizes outstanding students in the...
Dalton State among top 10% most affordable colleges in the nation; number one in Georgia
Dalton State College is number one in Georgia and ranked 52 nationally among public four-year institutions for net price, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Education’s Affordability and Transparency Center. The report lists the top 10% of public four-year institutions with the lowest net prices based on the 2021-22 academic year and lowest tuition and fees based on the 2022-23 academic year.
Canton Resident Promoted to GBI Supervisory Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Kase Gibbs, a resident of Canton, was recently promoted to Supervisory Criminal Intelligence Analyst of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Watchdesk. Gibbs will be responsible for supervision of the staff assigned to the Watchdesk, which serves as a single point of access for the collection, analysis and dissemination of tips and leads concerning emerging, imminent or existing threats, and other criminal activity affecting the state of Georgia, the GBI announced. ...
Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower
Georgia Power has landed a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Ga. A UESC is ... Read More » The post Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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