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GSW alumni Doug and Yolanda Moses endow scholarship, pave the way for students in their hometowns
AMERICUS, GA (July 17, 2024) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) alumni Doug (’97) and Yolanda (’01) Moses, of Locust Grove, established a scholarship aimed at supporting students from their hometowns of Ocilla and Oakfield, Ga. The Doug and Yolanda Moses Accounting and Computer Science Scholarship became fully endowed at $25,000 last month, and earnings from the fund will be available for use in Fall 2025. When the Moses’ pledge commitment is complete, the scholarship will be worth $100,000 in principal.
Albany Fire Department’s Be Fire Safe Campaign
ALBANY, Ga. – It’s never a bad thing to be too prepared. And, that’s why the Albany Fire Department (AFD) is taking the initiative to help people be ready in the event of an emergency through their Be Fire Safe Campaign. AFD Fire Chief, Cedric Scott says...
Cordele businesses react to series of armed robberies on 7th Street
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - Three incidents across three days in Cordele have investigators working to identify the suspects responsible. On the night of July 9th, as employees of a Cordele Family Dollar on 7th Street were locking up, someone attempted to rob them, according to police. Thankfully, the suspect was unsuccessful, and no one was hurt.
Executive Director of Greater Augusta Arts Council to retire after 27 years
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Greater Augusta Arts Council has announced that Executive Director Brenda Durant will be retiring after nearly 3 decades. Durant took the position in 1997, and under her leadership, she’s taken the arts council to new heights. “I love that we’re managing public art right now, I love how Arts in […]
Learn about the new changes coming to the ACT exam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High school students are going to be seeing some big changes to the ACT. Bayvale Elementary got a gift of a vehicle that's being converted to a book bus. The goal is to promote literacy by bringing books directly to the community. The head of the...
Kemp appoints Social Circle mayor to Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Social Circle Mayor David Keener to the Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council. Georgia Water Planning “manages water resources in a sustainable manner to support the state’s economy, to protect public health and natural systems, and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. The State Water Plan ensures Georgia’s water resources are sustainably managed through at least 2050.”
Council reacts to New Perry Hotel concerns at city council meeting
PERRY – A historic hotel continued to be a topic of interest at Tuesday night’s Perry council meeting, and the city provided updates on incoming upgrades in the recreation department. Saving New Perry Hotel. Citizens continued to voice concerns about the possible demolition of the New Perry Hotel....
GBI to launch gang task force in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp set aside $5 million in the state budget to start a gang task force in Columbus and the leader of that new operation says he is ready to go. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will lead the effort. It will cover a...
Blighted homes get a new life in Dublin when they're turned into affordable housing
DUBLIN, Ga. — Some blighted homes in Dublin are getting a new life, thanks to a nonprofit that's cleaning up neighborhoods around town. The Dublin-Laurens Land Bank Authority fixes up homes to make them livable again, and then they sell or rent them at affordable prices. Two of them...
Local man voices fear as crime escalates: 'That makes me feel pretty scared'
Warner Robins, GA (WGXA) - "I’ve seen some stuff going down in this city, but it seems to just get worse and worse," says Pratham Patel, reflecting on a tense incident at the Booth Road Wal-Mart on Wednesday. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to a...
Tift Regional registered nurse honored with DAISY Award
TIFTON – A Tift Regional Medical Center registered nurse was recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Amie Fields, a registered nurse at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC), was recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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