Cochran
Politics
Voters in Houston County come out for last day of early voting
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — The scanners at the early voting polling places are now shut off. After three weeks, your chance to vote early is over. You can still cast your ballot on Tuesday to settle state, local, and federal races. Friday got off to a slow start, but...
New Labels on Houston County Vending Machines Could Change How We Decide What to Drink. Doctor Explains
In this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouNew research reveals that the introduction of traffic light and physical activity labels significantly affect consumer behavior.What This Means for Your Health"Green Lights on Labels Help Make Us Make Healthier Choices!" Dr. Adriana Davis, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights About Food Labeling and Your Health in Houston County, GeorgiaKnow this: "This new research shows that simple changes, like putting traffic light colors or exercise info on vending machine labels, can make a...
The south's largest tandem rally comes to Laurens County
DUBLIN, Ga. — The south's biggest tandem rally chose Laurens County as one of their destinations this year. Georgia Tandem Rally brought about 140 bikers to town on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some people might spend their Memorial Day weekend relaxing. But not tandem biker Mark Gellman. "It's something...
'The whole thing just fell': People in Cochran react to severe weather damage at Circle K
COCHRAN, Ga. — A stormy afternoon led to significant damage at a Circle K in Cochran. Kristearia Stanley was at McDonald's off Second Street when the awning came crashing down. "One of our customers, we were supposed to be bringing out her food but it was raining so bad,...
Houston County helps kickstart teens' careers as teachers
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Each year, on every Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week is Teacher Appreciation Day. On every Teacher Appreciation Day, Houston County honors its senior teaching assistants who are graduating and on their way to becoming future educators. Jesse Price said he's always known he's wanted to...
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