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National Blueberry Month: Learn more about the berry that’s so popular in Georgia
Peak blueberry harvest season in Georgia is from late May to mid-July, making Georgia the best place to be for National Blueberry month. Blueberries are considered one of the top 10 most popular crops by value in the state, experts say. “There are around 30,000 acres of blueberries in the...
Take Bulloch County Schools' CTAE survey by July 9
Bulloch County Schools is conducting an online survey through July 9, to better understand high school families' perceptions of its Career Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Bulloch County Schools has partnered with an education market research firm, Hanover Research, to conduct the survey. It will collect opinions and perceptions of parents and industry partners to guide district leaders in developing next steps for the Career Technical & Agricultural Education program's implementation within Bulloch. This information will help guide future decisions and improvements. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Bulloch County Schools will receive survey results from Hanover Research in aggregate form only, which means no personally identifiable information will be collected or reported. To participate in the survey, visit Bulloch County Schools' website at www.bullochschools.org/ctae and click on the survey link. "We look forward to hearing from high school families to help us best serve our school communities," said Bethany Gilliam, director of the school district's CTAE program.
Costco being sued for toxic chemicals in its baby wipes
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – Many people shop at Costco for deals on items like electronics, furniture, appliances, food, drinks and baby wipes. However, the company’s Kirkland baby wipes has landed it in a class action lawsuit. Larisa Bullard and Mila Corrigan filed a class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp. and Nice-Pak Products Inc., the […]
Road construction caused Verizon outage impacting Augusta-area phones. Here's what we know.
Did your phone lose service for a while on Tuesday? You weren't the only one. Verizon customers across the Augusta area reported outages. According to Downdetector, at its peak between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., there were more than 5,000 reports and they largely came from Augusta, North Augusta, Hephzibah, and Evans. Customers reported their service was restored later that afternoon.
South Carolina state park using limited hours during feral hog operation
HOPKINS, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — National Park Service staff will be managing the feral hog population at a South Carolina state park. NPS officials say the work at Congaree National Park will begin Monday, July 8, and run through mid-August, affecting visitor hours. The process includes using firearms, including high-powered rifles, and working during […]
New treatment and tracking for Parvo may help save more dogs
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Canine Parvovirus, which we all know as Parvo, is one of the deadlines and contagious viruses for dogs. But for the first time ever, there is a way to track and treat the nearly 500+ cases in Georgia. “Its just been unbelievable for our staff just...
Presidential election spending in Georgia projected to hit $244M
(The Center Square) – Political advertising in Georgia for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $244 million, third-highest in the nation. The Political Projections Report, released Monday by advertising tracking company AdImpact, forecasts $373 million in total election cycle spending. The would rank 10th highest. Georgia is one of seven consensus battleground states. The others are North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada and Arizona. ...
Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth
ROANOKE, Alabama — The Georgia-Alabama State Line Chapter of the Quilts of Valor recently awarded a quilt to an Army veteran who saw services in Afghanistan. David Jeremiah Jones is originally from Roanoke and received the quilt at the home of his mother, Teresa Barber. Representing the local chapter in the ceremony were Debra Alexander […] The post Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Charitable bail cap temporarily halted by federal judge ahead of new bail law taking effect
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a key part of a controversial cash bail law in Georgia that was set to take effect this week. The law would have restricted individuals and advocacy organizations from posting charitable bail more than three times a year, while surety bonds, used by bail bond agents, would not be capped.
Landfill expansion projects and debates advance, including Capital Waste site in Georgia
Landfill operators seeking expansion approvals continued with public outreach, site development plans and construction throughout the spring. Here’s a look at some of the more notable recent developments from May and June. Capital Waste completes first of two landfill expansion projects. Capital Waste Services is in the process of...
GDOT, Effingham County prioritize traffic light to improve traffic flow in Springfield
After a crash left one person dead on Highway 21 and McCall Road in Springfield, residents took to social media calling for more safety measures. Their voices were heard as far away as Atlanta. ...
Keitaro Harada Returns to Georgia As New Savannah Philharmonic Music Director
The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra's new season begins this Saturday, Sept. 14, with a new music director: Keitaro "Kei" Harada. Harada grew up in Tokyo, but he's no stranger to Georgia. He studied at Mercer University in Macon, where he was assistant conductor of the Macon Symphony. After that, he picked up the baton for four seasons as associate conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony.
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