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Albany State University students move-in day
ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University (ASU) is filled with excitement as they welcome the newest cohort of students. The campus was bustling with activity as freshman from various majors, along with their families, embarked on the first of many steps in their collegiate journey. “I am really excited...
Some Grovetown neighbors against proposed rezoning for church, campsite
Some people who live near 5821 Rockford Dr. in Grovetown are fighting a proposed rezoning of the 20-acre property by 143 Ministries. The nonprofit wants to build a church and a campground for people who are recovering from substance abuse to temporarily live in.
Traffic causes frustration among parents at Lakeside High
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The new school year just started, and parking and pickup lines seem to be the number one complaint among parents at Lakeside High School. So, what’s causing this major traffic jam twice a day?. The early morning wake-up call is even earlier this year at...
Jon Ossoff says there’s progress in efforts to bring a new fighter squadron to Moody Air Force Base
The U.S. Air Force tapped the base near Valdosta as the next home for the fifth-generation stealth combat aircraft known as the F-35 Lightning II.
City Manager Recommends New Director of Engineering Ronald Vance Beck II
City Manager Isaiah Hugley has selected current Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) Assistant Engineering Director, Ronald Vance Beck II, to fill the position of Engineering Director. The City Manager will go before the Council to request approval of his appointment on Tuesday, August 27th, the next scheduled business meeting of the...
Meet the new tenants in the Augusta building designed by legendary architect I.M. Pei
A uniquely-shaped and positioned downtown Augusta building designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei is becoming the area's newest small business incubator. Construction for Accelerate Augusta will begin officially on Aug. 13 in a ceremony at 600 Broad St., where the landscaped Broad Street median begins at Sixth. ...
Former Albany State University cross-country/track and field coach dies
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany State University announced on Tuesday that the former track and field coach has died. Willie D. Laster graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education, and he went on to make a “significant impact as the Men and Women’s Cross-Country Coach,” the school said in a Facebook post.
Student-led petition over Augusta schools' phone policy gains more than 4,000 signatures
Many of Augusta's students are not happy with the Richmond County School System's new cell phone policy and they are voicing that opposition. An anonymous individual who has only referred to themself as a Richmond County student started a petition on change.org on Saturday. As of Tuesday morning it had about 4,300 signatures. Here are some of their comments: ...
Documentary to be filmed in Boston, Georgia
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Exciting happenings are just over the Florida-Georgia border. In Boston, Ga., of Thomas County, Emmy-winning writer and director Dario M. Harris is working to tell the story of the local Ham family, who he is a direct descendant of, through a documentary titled “Legacy of Land.” James and Bessie Oliver Ham were Black residents of Boston during the time of prohibition and segregation. During this difficult time in history, the couple successfully amassed over 400 acres of land and were well-known for extending hospitality to all townspeople. Many prominent town officials would purchase the Hams' homemade moonshine and support their efforts despit.
‘PACT Act Vet Fest’ to be held in Columbus, providing resources to Veterans
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System is preparing to host the PACT Act Vet Fest for Veterans, their families, and community members to attend. According to officials, the purpose of the event is to support and engage Veterans and their families by ensuring they have...
Plans show new info about Doctors Hospital's proposed freestanding ER in Columbia County
Doctors Hospital of Augusta's proposed freestanding emergency room in Columbia County is closer to construction. More than four years after the Augusta hospital got state approval to build an ER in Evans, plans have been released for subcontractors to tender bids on aspects of the construction project. ...
One Local Business Closes Suddenly, Another Says It Will Soon
One local business downtown announced on social media Monday that it had closed, effective immediately. Without notice, Vance’s Bakery Bar on James Brown Boulevard posted a “Sorry, We Are Closed” sign on their Facebook page with a short message. “After much blood, sweat, and tears, we have...
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