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School zone speed cameras to be activated for first day of school
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Starting on Wednesday, you can expect to see flashing lights in Albany school zones again. Speed zone cameras will be activated again on Wednesday as Dougherty County students are heading back to school. As you prepare for the back-to-school season and you get into those school...
Tifton appoints a new acting city manger and deputy acting city manager
Tifton, Ga. (WALB) - In a special-called meeting the city of Tifton announced that their Chief Financial Officer, Larry Lawrence, will be taking over the role of acting city manager. ”I know that in the interim until we find out how this is going to sort of play out, I...
Columbus police reinforce speed camera awareness in school zones
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As the new school year approaches, the Columbus Police Department is reminding drivers about its School Zone Safety Program, which includes the installation of cameras in collaboration with Redspeed and the Muscogee County School District. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of students and staff...
Georgia Secretary of State conducts health check of Macon-Bibb voting systems ahead of November election.
MACON, Bibb County — Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stopped by Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections on July 30, to ensure their voting equipment does not show signs of software failure and tampering. Macon-Bibb Board of Elections Supervisor Thomas Gillon said the goal of the board is voter trust....
Columbus community mourns loss of beloved arts and education advocate
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus community is mourning the loss of Rick McKnight, a prominent advocate for the arts and education. McKnight, who served as president of both the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Cultural Arts Alliance, was also a vocal leader for Partners In Education. In addition to...
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT AIMS TO EDUCATE LOCALS ON GEORGIA’S NEW SCHOOL BUS LAW
(Announcement from the Rome, GA Police Department):. Did you know that Georgia has a new enhanced school bus law?. While unlawfully passing a school bus in Georgia was previously charged as a misdemeanor, as of July 1, 2024, it has been elevated to a high and aggravated misdemeanor — and the consequences will have a significant impact on your life.
Yearly Reminder: Here’s What to Do When You See a School Bus Stopping
As the new school year begins, Georgia drivers must remember the crucial rules for navigating school buses, bus stops, and school zones to ensure the safety of students across the state. Why It Matters: Adhering to these traffic laws protects children and helps prevent accidents. Ignoring these rules can lead...
$3M in federal money will help GA farms and businesses with clean energy, saving money
Millions of dollars are going to Georgia farms and small businesses in an effort to help implement renewable energy technology, federal officials said Friday. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $3.1 million dollars would go to farms and small businesses in rural Georgia from grants that mainly stem from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Tiffany Haddish planning to fight DUI charge in Georgia court
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish will head to a Georgia courtroom in August to fight a 2022 DUI charge. The actor and comedian was detained on the morning of Jan. 14, 2022, after Peachtree City Police got a call regarding a driver asleep at the wheel on a highway, Assistant Police Chief Matt Myers said in a news release.
Check your numbers! $1 million Powerball ticket sold in metro Atlanta
Someone in Georgia is waking up $1 million richer on Tuesday. One lucky ticket matched all five numbers in the Powerball drawing that aired Monday night live on Channel 2. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The winning numbers were 11, 27, 30, 33 and 14 with a Powerball of 16.