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Harris-Walz goes to Georgia and watchdog groups say Telegram ignored warnings: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign in Georgia. Israel launches a huge military operation in the West Bank. Nonprofit watchdogs say Telegram ignored their concerns before the company’s CEO was arrested. And what to know as the Paralympic Games kick off in Paris. Here’s what to know today.
Firearm found in student's backpack at Warner Robins High School
Warner Robins, Ga (WGXA) - The Houston County School District has confirmed that a gun was found at Warner Robins High School on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson, the firearm was discovered during a routine search of a student's backpack. Parents were promptly notified of the incident by the school system. Willie Raines, a local advocate known for hosting school assemblies across Middle Georgia, spoke on the importance of awareness, emphasizing the severe consequences children may face.
Macon man charged with murder in connection to July death investigation
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office (BSO) arrested a man Thursday who was wanted in connection to the death of Christopher Wynes that occurred on July 14. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), the Macon-Bibb 911 Center got a call at 6:42 a.m....
FRIDAY FOOTBALL FORECAST: Week 2
The area schedule, as region play gets good and going for several schools and begins knocking on the door for a few others, gets no less interesting in a third week of football marked by “momentum games” that’ll serve to either keep teams rolling off of recent wins and win streaks, or present a problematic bump in the road as many travel for some pesky matchups, and also readjust to the traditional August heat that spared us its presence last week.
Citizens file lawsuit against City of Perry, Perry Police Department and Houston County Sheriff’s Office for ‘unlawful’ hit-and-run arrest
PERRY— Jason and Jennifer Kerr have filed a lawsuit against the City of Perry, Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge, Officer Sean Whilden, Major Heath Dykes, Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton and an unknown employee of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for an incident that happened last year. Jason Kerr is seeking $700,000 in damages.
Welcome to the neighborhood: Here's when new Columbia County subdivision cuts the ribbon
Partners in a new 100-unit subdivision in Grovetown will officially cut the ribbon on the development in September. The ceremony for Stanley Martin Homes' Ferguson Farms will be at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18, according to the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. ...
Lowndes Vikings return iconic silver helmets after 10 years
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - You know the saying if it’s not broke don’t fix it, how could you not right? It’s a pretty common one and for good reason. For example, if a team won 5 state championships and there was one common denominator every year – you’d keep that thing around. Well for the Lowndes Vikings it wasn’t broken, they tried to fix it but it was never the same until head coach Adam Carter stepped in.
'Was really incredible' | New restaurant opens in Warner Robins brings community out in droves
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Warner Robins has a brand new Tex-Mex food spot. Surcheros, which got its start in Douglas, Georgia, opened its doors to a new crowd in Warner Robins on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The new restaurant, located at 1277 South Houston Lake Road, had people camping outside...
Valdosta announced portion of North N. Barack Obama Blvd. will be temporarily closed
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta announced that a portion of North N. Barack Obama Blvd. will be closed. The City of Valdosta’s Stormwater Division will close N. Barack Obama Blvd. from Northside Dr. to Eastwind Rd. The road will be closed starting Sept. 3 at 7:00...
Albany Commissioner Jalen Johnson responds to rumors of resignation
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Recently rumors have been circulated about Albany City Commissioner, Jalen Johnson. People have been speculating that the commissioner was going to resign from office because he allegedly was no longer living in Albany. Speculators were rumoring that the commissioner was now living in Nashville. Commissioner Johnson...
King Claw celebrates grand opening
The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for King Claw, Douglas’s newest dining destination specializing in fresh seafood and Cajun-inspired flavors. The event took place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at their location at 1312 S. Madison Avenue Suite A.
Two Peanut Unescorted Combines blocked road traffic and broke power lines
LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – Two peanut combines were traveling north to a Pearson farmer’s property without escorts for width and height on Saturday, August 24th. The combine operators as well as highway drivers found themselves in a dangerous — and potentially deadly — situation. While traveling north on the highway, the combines took out power lines at Highway-37 and Linda Street on Saturday evening.
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