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He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.
Vernon Reffitt got $30,000 to leave the Army in 1992. It was a one-time, lump-sum special separation benefit offered to service members when the U.S. had to reduce its active-duty force. Now, more than 30 years later, the federal government wants that money back. In May, the Department of Veterans...
Statesboro honors veterans on Independence Day
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The community of Statesboro is spending this Fourth of July with their veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization of Bulloch county brought them together Thursday morning in downtown Statesboro. This is the fourth consecutive Fourth of July event held by the organization. The national VFW...
Water to be turned off to the City of Reidsville for fire hydrant replacement
REIDSVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Water in the City of Reidsville will be cut off on July 11 for a fire hydrant repair. According to the Reidsville Fire Department, water will be cut off at 10 p.m. and is expected to be back on before 5 a.m. on July 12. The...
Statesboro’s Baptist Collegiate getting 4-story facelift
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Baptist Collegiate Ministry near Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus is getting a total remodel, complete with student living quarters. “I know we have Baptist in the name, but it’s open to anybody and everybody,” said campus minister, Chris Bryan. Bryan said they’ve had this property next to Georgia Southern’s campus […]
Effingham County Sheriff’s Office warns against phone scams
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Effingham County Sherriff’s Office has issued a warning against scammers posing as law enforcement officials. The office seeks to remind citizens that law enforcement agencies will not attempt to contact them via phone to pay warrants. Warrants must be paid at your local courthouse or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). […]
In pictures: Independence Day in downtown Augusta
It was an evening of music, food and fireworks at the Augusta Common July 4 as residents celebrated Independence Day. Mike Adams has won multiple Georgia Press Association awards for his photography including eight at the 2024 awards ceremony. Subscribe to the Augusta Good News newsletter here. Like this:. Support...
Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee were high school sweethearts | Police chief gives new details
HINESVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia police chief is dealing with tragedy after two members of the Hinesville Fire Department were found dead inside a car across state lines in Tennessee on Sunday. Hinesville Police Chief Tracey Howard said he knew Chandler Kuhbander and Raegan Anderson, who were also revealed...
Crowds flock to downtown Savannah on July 4th
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Despite the heat, many chose to spend their Fourth of July in downtown Savannah. Businesses open on Thursday hoped for lots of green as people celebrated the red, white and blue. Nick Pappas, owner of Olympia Cafe on River Street, says that while the restaurant is open seven days a week, […]
Midtown Savannah neighborhood starts new Fourth of July tradition
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There are many longstanding traditions that take place on the Fourth of July holiday. But, one Savannah neighborhood is starting a brand new tradition. “We wanted something really family friendly where people in the community could get out and enjoy Fourth of July together," Jane Kemp, co-founder of Midtown Savannah Parents Group, said.
GenCyber Camp hosted by Augusta University gives high school students peak into cyber world
The need for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow every year by leaps and bounds. Currently there are more jobs than qualified professionals to fill them. Introducing high school students to the numerous jobs is one avenue that could eventually help fill the void. The GenCyber Camp hosted last month by...
Tragedy Strikes: Augusta Apartments Ravaged by Late Night Fire
Late Wednesday night, tragedy struck the Nine Two Six West Apartments in Augusta as a devastating fire tore through an apartment building, leaving multiple families displaced and in shock. The incident, which unfolded shortly before 11 PM, drew a massive response from local police and the fire department, with reports...
Ralo Leaves Crime Behind As He Buys Entire Atlanta Block Following Prison Release
Atlanta, GA - Ralo is looking to leave his old life of crime behind and establish himself as a legitimate businessman following his release from prison. The former Cash Money signee was freed last November after spending almost six years behind bars over a drug trafficking conviction. He has now...
Fire Damaged Apartments During Fireworks in Richmond County
Fire damaged apartments in the 900 block of Stevens Creek Road in Richmond County late last night. Augusta-Richmond County firefighters were called to the scene just before 11 pm. The caller reported hearing fireworks for over two hours before noticing a fire on the top of the building. “The caller...
Community comes together to support Nimmons family
Heather Nimmons had just dropped her youngest daughter off at a friend’s house a couple of miles from home when she received a call telling her to turn around and come back. Her daughter was in an accident that led her to be airlifted to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta. Nimmons hasn’t returned home since the accident occurred about 3 p.m. June 26.
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