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Thunderstorm chances trending lower for Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry as the weekend nears
The active stretch of weather which has resulted in daily downpours and inches of rain over the last week is set to end. Rain chances are forecast to decrease just in time for the weekend. Thursday's thunderstorms provided some photogenic scenes with a shelf cloud in Metter captured by Renee...
Celebrate Jimmy Carter’s birthday through mosaic
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Carter Center invites people to participate in a mosaic celebrating Jimmy Carter ahead of the former President’s centennial birthday. In a statement, the center provides the details of the project: “Help us celebrate a historic milestone! President Carter turns 100 on Oct. 1, and we’re creating a beautiful mosaic with […]
Forsyth Farmers’ Market to host “Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers”
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Authors and writers become the latest local creators to be featured at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market this Saturday with the debut of the Market Tales literary event. Asia Harold is the director of community engagement for the Farmers’ Market. She invites everyone out for a...
HUSK Savannah to host GA Wine dining event
Peter Seifarth, winemaker at Crane Creek Vineyards, will join Husk Savannah sommelier Jamie Crotts + Executive Chef Jacob Hammer for a celebration of Georgia’s best on Monday, August 12 at 6pm. Guests can look forward to a six-course tasting menu of Georgia ingredients and estate grown wine pairings. If...
Savannah Fire Department hosts Camp Ignite
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Girls and women in Savannah are gearing up to learn what it’s like to be firefighter. The Savannah Fire Department is hosting its second-annual Camp Ignite. We were at Station 9 in East Savannah to learn more about the program.
Savannah Police arrests four people listed on Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department has arrested four people who were on their list of Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. Lavoirse Jackson, Taurus Holloway, Abu Moultrie, and Raquavious Rawls have been arrested and booked into the Chatham County Jail. There are still six people on the list...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Student literacy rates in Georgia continue to lag post pandemic
MACON, Ga. — Juaquin Quijano makes memories with his two kids at the library. "I used to like to come to the library with my mom, so you get to pass that on to the next generation and they love it just as much," he said. For them, reading...
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.
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