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Black Women Invest Columbus Meetup
Ready to crush your financial goals and build a thriving community? The Black Women Invest Columbus Meetup is your power move. We welcome investors of all levels! - From beginners to experienced, to those who are just curious. This is not your average investment club. This is a vibrant community...
Spotlighting great antique stores in the CSRA
(WJBF) – Antique stores are where you can find treasured, nostalgic items of your past, and the CSRA has wide variety of locations. Over the past few seasons of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” the team has visited several antique stores, so for this episode we stopped by just some of the locations.
Decatur County Board of Education discusses millage rate meetings, approve training plan
The Decatur County Board of Education met for their monthly meeting on Thursday evening. Following the invocation, adoption of agenda, and approval of minutes, Superintendent Dr. Boyd English made an adjustment to the evening’s schedule, that being the planned special recognition of local distinguished coaches, some of whom could not attend due to family matters. […] The post Decatur County Board of Education discusses millage rate meetings, approve training plan appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Augusta University and rental owners are teaming up
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - A home with 5 out of 7 apartments currently vacant is a common reality for many rental property owners. And at Augusta University, with their growing enrollment, they need more places for their students to live. That’s where a partnership comes into play. AU hopes...
The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council
On Thursday, July 18, the Plains City Council (PCC) conducted its monthly regular meeting. There was much to discuss at that meeting, including the future of Woodland Drive, the street that former President Jimmy Carter lives on. Jill Stuckey of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site told the PCC that there has been much discussion […] The post The future of Woodland Drive, the Boys and Girls Club and cameras in public bathrooms discussed at Plains City Council appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
COLUMBUS: New waste collection policy coming in September, city says current collection system is ‘inefficient’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government has announced significant changes to waste collection in the city. Beginning Sept. 9, CCG says all household waste must be in a city issued black or brown cart. All bulk waste not in the city issues carts will require citizens to call 311 to schedule a pickup. The […]
Enrollment begins for Harris County Schools’ Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — With the school year getting closer every day, the Harris County School District is asking qualified families to apply for the school’s Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program. For the second year in a row, the application process will be done primarily online through www.EZMealApp.com, but there are several ways […]
Back-To-School Supply Giveaways In The CSRA
It doesn’t seem that long ago that kids were getting out of school for the summer. Now here we are, getting them ready to head back for another year. As the first day approaches, many programs and organizations host back-to-school supply giveaways to help families in the CSRA send their children back to school with the essentials.
Virginia man arrested in connection to inappropriately contacting Valdosta child
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Virginia man is behind bars after he reportedly inappropriately contacted a minor, according to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD). On June 21, a Valdosta resident reported to police that she had seen “inappropriate contact” from an adult man with her 7-year-old niece. The communication involved explicit images, according to a police release.
All flights affected at Augusta Regional amid global ground stop
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all flights from multiple major airlines including Delta, Allegiant, United and American Airlines Friday morning. Augusta Regional Airport spokesperson Lauren Smith confirms all flights have been delayed or cancelled for Friday, July 19 as a result of the global ground...
US Labor Secretary celebrates new union for Fort Valley electric bus manufacturers
FORT VALLEY, Ga. (WGXA) — The United States Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su and other officials joined the Blue Bird Company's electric bus manufacturing workers to celebrate their union contract on Friday. According to a release, the union is paving the way to improvements in wages, health and...
Central Georgians frustrated after Bell Biv Devoe concert at Atrium Health Amphiteater canceled
MACON, Ga. — Fans looking forward to a night out at the Atrium Health Amphitheater this week are now headed to the Macon Coliseum. But instead of getting their concert tickets scanned, they are looking to exchange them. Cheryl Knight had two tickets in hand when arriving at the...
MPD Reports: 4-year-old locks mother out of the home; investigation reveals that person holding another at gunpoint was doing so in self defence
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 4 – 11, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Traffic Stop –...
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