Thomson
LATEST NEWS
Savannah, nearly all of Georgia abnormally dry; some corn crops could be 'total loss'
Nearly half of Georgia is experiencing drought conditions, and more than 95% of the state is now considered “abnormally dry,” according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Much of the Southeast is facing similar conditions “due to the hot weather...
Missing Aiken woman last heard from on Monday, deputies say
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — Aiken County deputies are asking for the public's help to find a missing Aiken woman. Family members reported 38-year-old Michelle Smith missing on Friday. She was last seen leaving her home on Sandy Lane on July 1 around 2:30 p.m. Investigators were told that she...
1 injured in shooting on May Street in Johnston
JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Friday night, the CSRA has seen its second shooting on Fourth of July weekend. One person was injured in a shooting on May Street in Johnston, according to authorities. The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office says the call came in at 9:40 p.m. The sheriff’s...
Man dead after setting firework on his head
SUMMERVILLE, SC (LOOTPRESS) – A man is dead after setting off a firework on his head. The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased individual in a fireworks mishap as Allen Ray McGrew, aged 41. McGrew passed away as a result of lighting a “large firework device” and placing it on his head. The […]
Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official
Editor’s note: This story contains profanities and racist slurs. DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — When Milton Kidd leaves work at the end of the day, he slips out the back door of the domed Douglas County Courthouse, avoiding the public entrance where people might berate him or demand his home address. He never takes the same route home […] The post Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history
ARABI, Ga. (WALB) - A 21-year-old Georgia woman is launching what she hopes will become a distinguished political career. Brooke Huckaby, 21, is the youngest mayor in Georgia state history, and the youngest female mayor in United States history, but her accolades do not stop there. In addition to being...
1 dead after car crash on I-20 near Lewiston Road
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has died after a car crash on I-20 at the Lewiston Road exit on Friday, according to the Columbia County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office says 24-year-old Mya Angela Steed, of Dearing, was pronounced deceased at Doctor’s Hospital at 11:59 a.m.
Comedian, mental health advocate Poncere returns with live talk show giving audiences a hint of ‘destiny’
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Comedian, actress, and mental health advocate Poncere is returning to the stage with her live talk show, The Poncere Show. Poncere sits down with WJBF to discuss what audiences can expect including a special guest who knows a little something about destiny. Thank you for joining us on Celebrating Black Excellence. […]
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...
Evans Towne Center BOOM! In the Park Independence Day Celebration had something for everyone to enjoy
BOOM! The park was a success, with over 30 food, beverage, and dessert vendors with live music from Whiskey Run and Ryan Trotti leading up to the fireworks and first-ever laser show.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.