Scotland
LATEST NEWS
Warner Robins invites residents to 'Food Truck Roundup' with live reggae concert
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — Warner Robins residents and community members are invited to another traditional "Third Thursday" event. According to the city, Thursday's Food Truck Roundup will feature "an exciting Island Vibes theme, complete with a lively performance by Black Lion Reggae." Attendees will enjoy a variety of...
Family, friends honor Covington fisher killed by father, police say
COVINGTON, Ga. - A Covington man who police say was shot to death by his 85-year-old father last week was remembered Thursday night by friends and family. "He would have done anything he could to help somebody," said Brandon Eaton, Troy Eaton's son. Outside the building where Troy Eaton was...
The life and legacy of Albany Freedom Singer Dr. Bernice Johnson-Reagon
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Civil Rights activists and many others in South Georgia are mourning the loss of one of the original and founding members of the Freedom Singers. At Mount Zion Baptist Church, the Freedom Singers would perform to bring awareness to Civil Rights. Co-founder Dr. Bernice Johnson-Reagon was considered to be a pillar of strength for both the group and her community.
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
Georgia Democrats sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying GOP unfairly benefits
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are suing to overturn the ability of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and others to raise unlimited political contributions and spend them on behalf of any political cause. The Democratic Party of Georgia on Thursday filed suit against the governor in federal court in Atlanta. The lawsuit asks a judge to declare that a 2021 […]
More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
Is it legal to hunt coyotes in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Coyotes are a non-native species to Georgia, with a population appearing in the 1970s and progressively growing large based on their adaptive abilities. This also means that an influx of their population could harm the local ecosystem since they are considered an apex predator in many Georgia areas. It is legal […]
Houston County High School senior wins Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Abi Bragg, a rising senior at Houston County High School, has been crowned the Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia for 2024. The competition took place over the past weekend in Rome, where Bragg impressed judges and secured $2,900 in scholarships. Bragg, who was named the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.