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Feds give Georgia $14.3M for airport block grants
(The Center Square) — The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Georgia nearly $14.3 million to help rehabilitate nonprimary airports statewide, officials said. The money, part of $636 million for 320 grants in 46 states and American Samoa, ostensibly aims to improve airport infrastructure. It was awarded as part of the 2024 Airport Improvement Program's fourth round of grants, and the Georgia award includes more than $13.3 million in entitlement spending and $924,275 in discretionary spending. ...
Drive-thru coffee shop opens 1st Columbus location Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Human Bean, a fast-growing coffee chain, is set to open its first Columbus location. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday at 7805 Veterans Parkway, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Humane Bean’s menu includes a variety of blended, hot and iced...
Angry fan who sold his car to pay for Rick Ross’ show sues rapper for lack of accessibility
After his most recent car show event, which saw over 12,000 participants, Rick Ross is being sued. Darris Straughter, who claims he received multiple assurances that there would be a wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus to the event, is suing Ross, according to TMZ. The man says the rapper advertised his car...
GPB evening headlines for August 13, 2024
Georgia Power issued and quickly terminated an official safety alert at nuclear plant Vogtle, south of Augusta, after a small fire. Parts of southeast Georgia are still dealing with flooding from Tropical Storm Debby, days after it dumped 10 inches of rain there. In an election where candidates’ ages have...
Ossoff: Continued federal spending required for 'economic competitiveness'
(The Center Square) — While the country's fiscal trajectory is "clearly unsustainable," the feds must keep investing in infrastructure despite the burgeoning national debt, a senator from Georgia said Monday. In his remarks during an "armchair chat" at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce's Marquee Monday event at The Battery Atlanta near Smyrna, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, touched on topics ranging from infrastructure spending to military legislation to fixing the United States Post Office. During a media briefing following his remarks, the federal lawmaker doubled...
Macon honors Girls Dig Deeper with dedicated week after successful summer program
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) – On Monday, Aug. 12, Macon's Girls Dig Deeper Initiative was honored by Mayor Lester Miller and the city with their own celebratory week. "Girls Dig Deeper Summer Learning Week" was honored the week of July 15-July 19 for a successful completion of a summer program - and a chance to commemorate the efforts and dedication of Najiva Timothy, the program's founder.
Heat Advisory issued for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia for 6th-straight day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – A heat advisory has been issued today from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., affecting parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. During this period, heat index values are anticipated to soar up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Key Details:. Heat Index: Up to 110°F. Potential Impacts:...
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