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UGA leads several Georgia universities in liquor law arrests since 2020—And by a wide margin
The University of Georgia has recorded the highest number of liquor law violation arrests combined over a three year span compared to several other major universities in the state. According to the most recently released Clery reports, UGA had a total of 193 arrests for liquor law violations from 2020 to 2022, significantly outpacing its peers. ...
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for teenage girl not seen in several days
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenager. Adrian Black, 17, was reported missing Monday. According to the Columbus Police Department, she was last spotted on the 4000 block of Harbin Street around 11 p.m. Sunday. She has brown...
Gov. Kemp confirms another huge investment in Georgia, $28 million project to provide 130 new jobs
Atlanta, Georgia – Ritz Instrument Transformers has announced a $28 million investment in a new facility in Waynesboro, therefore boosting Georgia’s manufacturing economy and likely generating 130 new jobs. This development comes as Governor Brian Kemp leads a trade mission in Italy, highlighting Georgia’s growing appeal to international businesses.
Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery
When life gives you lemons, you start a lemonade stand. Mary Joy’s Lemonade stands will be spread around the Southeast on Saturday, July 27. The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation will be putting on four lemonade stands to raise funds for Hadilee Arnold’s recovery. Moosman, the namesake of the foundation, and Arnold were two of the […] The post Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Local centenarian shares his story
Jeff Whitten, Correspondent. The traffic keeps getting heavier in front of the house Billy Mock designed and built in 1973. The brick ranch style home with a double carport sits nestled among pines and scrubland perhaps 100 yards off Highway 280, not far from the entrance to the new Hyundai plant.
Savannah City Council approves 2024 millage rate
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah city councilmembers unanimously approved the city’s main source of funding Thursday. The 2024 millage rate will remain at 12.2 mills unchanged from last year. Rising property values could lead to some paying nine percent more in taxes, according to city staff, a move Mayor...
City leaders grapple with aesthetics of a proposed trail marker
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – American Friends of Lafayette would like to install a historical marker in Johnson Square to commemorate the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s visit to Savannah. This is part of a national Lafayette Trail marker program across the United States. The proposed marker would be blue with a statement on the activities […]
Tougher bus law in Georgia; new speed cameras for MCSD this school year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -Children aren’t the only ones who have to get back into the routine of school. If you’re a driver, it’s time to start getting used to watching your speed limit in school zones especially when kids get off and on the school bus. A...
Showers and storms are back again for South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Thursday features more rounds of showers and storms. As moisture levels remain elevated, the excessive rainfall outlook continues to highlight a marginal risk for flash flooding across the area. Highs for the day will be impacted by the rainfall and cloud cover leaving many in the upper 80s and low 90s.
City of Tybee Island has a new city manager
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV)- The City of Tybee Island’s search for a new city manager came to an end on Thursday night. Bret Bell, who is currently working as the City of Savannah’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the job on Sept. 3. He will be paid $165,000 a year. This comes after the […]
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