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Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
STC Ranked #2 in Forbes Advisor for Best Online Management Certificate Program
Southeastern Technical College (STC) ranked #2 in the latest Forbes Advisor for best online certificates in management. “I am thrilled and honored to see the Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate program at Southeastern Tech recognized as the second-best management program online by Forbes Advisor. This accolade is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our instructor Tina Jernigan and our students, and reinforces our commitment to providing top-notch education and leadership training,” said Gina Robison, STC Dean of Business Technologies and Human Services.
Rising Statesboro High School senior experiencing life of pro soccer
STATESBORO, Ga. — The Tormenta FC are no strangers to having high school-age young men become a member of their team, but while most of those were in their senior year or graduated from high school, there is one exception. It's not often that someone with still one year...
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
Bryce Parrish: A future leader in STEM and service
Bryce Parrish, an upcoming ninth grader at Bulloch Academy, recently completed the prestigious US Naval Academy (USNA) STEM Program. Out of over 5,000 applicants, only 330 students per grade were chosen, making Parrish's participation a significant achievement. This program, held in Annapolis from June 3-8, 2024, serves as a catalyst for a future in science and engineering. It allows students to create, build, and explore STEM subjects in world-class lab facilities alongside the USNA’s distinguished faculty and midshipmen, as well as other talented students from across the country. Parrish also demonstrated his dedication to athletics by participating in the Navy Prospect Football...
The future of the Savannah Mall property
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is continuing to check on the Savannah Mall property and what’s being done with it. That’s January of 2023. Now nearly a year and a half later, the owner of the building and city officials still aren’t sure what will go here. Locals say it hurts to see a formerly vibrant place so empty for so long.
Parker’s Kitchen to Add Two Georgia Locations
Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s Kitchen has filed construction documents for two new-to-industry locations in southeast Georgia, reported What Now Atlanta. According to the documents, the proposed sites would be located in Bloomingdale, Ga., on Old River Road and Little Neck Road, respectively. Plans indicate that the Old River Road location would feature 16 fuel pumps and a 5,175-square-foot c-store.
Port Wentworth new ice rink facility, amphitheater set to open end of 2025
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — A first-of-its-kind, 50-million-dollar sports complex is set to open at the end of 2025. The complex will not only house the new training facility for the Savannah Ghost Pirates, but the only ice rink in a two-hour radius. Port Wentworth's city manager Steve Davis said...
Coroner called to Savannah River after body found
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroner, Mark Bowen, confirms he was called to the scene at the Savannah River in Augusta. Tamiko Shynese Bolton, 36, is arrested in the June 15 murder of Elias Jkhael Delk along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. We were on the scene at...
Complaints mount through the Nation against ‘America’s Builder,’ D.R. Horton
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - From coast to coast, customers who purchased brand new homes with D.R. Horton say their homes are riddled with constant problems, creating a massive safety hazard and taking a toll on their livelihood and bank accounts. While their homes are an obvious concern, the homeowners believe...
BPC Faculty Member Awarded Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation
MOUNT VERNON, GA—Brewton-Parker College (BPC) celebrates with Dr. Sampyo Hong, Professor of Physical Sciences, who secured a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to provide students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists doing cutting-edge research. Supported by the Chemical Catalysis program in the Division of Chemistry...
Multiple arrests, seizures in Burke County Sheriff’s Office drug investigation
The Burke County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, announced the execution of search warrants and arrests following an ongoing drug investigation on Thursday, July 18.
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