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Women Veterans of the CSRA speak about what Independence Day means to them
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Women who have served on the front line for our freedom. Some of them from right here in the CSRA. “I’m proud to be an American, and to know that I had something to do with keeping it safe and free…,” Women’s Veteran’s Organization of the CSRA founder Watha Alston-Hooper said.
Arrest made in stabbing death of pregnant woman at Elizabeth Canty Homes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police have made an arrest connected to the Elizabeth Canty Homes stabbing that occurred Friday. Police say Kyle Dean, 20, was arrested in connection to the stabbing death of his wife Chasity Dean, 20, and her fetus. He was taken into custody at an east Alabama residence earlier today and […]
Tift County homeowners outraged over tax notice
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Many homeowners in Tift County are stunned after they received a notice showing the potential for a major property tax increase. Property owners in Tifton tell WALB that they received their standard tax notice, but they were shocked by the property taxes they may have to pay in the future.
Improved Macon-Bibb Code Enforcement working to prevent issues like 2019 Crystal Lake evictions, code violations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 41NBC follow-up: We’re learning about significant changes in Macon-Bibb County Code Enforcement. In 2019, hundreds of people were evicted from Crystal Lake Apartments after the complex failed to pay utilities and poor living conditions were exposed. We reported Crystal Lake received numerous code enforcement violations leading up to those evictions, which if fixed, could have remedied the situation.
Georgia teen one of first pediatric patients to receive groundbreaking diabetes treatment
ATLANTA - Ella Velez is pretty matter of fact about being a trailblazer. "My friends like to say, oh, you're so famous now," said Velez. The 15-year-old, from Columbus, is one of the first pediatric patients in the world to get an infusion of a groundbreaking drug called TZEILD. The...
Ethan Wolfe gives his reactions to tourism diversity talk
James Wolfe, a candidate for commissioner in district 3, attended a diversity talk hosted by the tourism board. Wolfe gave his reactions to the event and shared how he thought Sumter County did when it came to diversity. “I believe there is some resistance to “Diversity” due to how political the word has become. Sumter […] The post Ethan Wolfe gives his reactions to tourism diversity talk appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Americus Police Department to hold annual school supply drive
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Americus Police Department has announced the date for its back-to-school supply drive. The event will be at the Sumter County Fairgrounds on July 19, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The supply drive is free to local students and children must be present in order to receive supplies while they […]
High school student from Columbus wins division in Peachtree Road Race
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVM) - The ‘Peachtree Road Race’ was cancelled due to extreme heat - however, a high school student from Columbus achieved a major accomplishment before it ended. Georgy Helmers, a former student at Saint Anne Pacelli Catholic School, placed first in the invitation only Elite High...
Macon Bacon boosts community spirit with thrilling win on July 4
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) – On Thursday, July 4, the Macon Bacon defeated the Holly Springs Salamanders 3-2 at Luther Williams Field. The Bacon are a collegiate summer team playing in the Coastal Plains League – generating the stars of tomorrow and keeping alive a rich history of baseball in the city.
Macon store celebrates 4th of July by serving free hotdogs to the community
MACON, Ga. (WGXA)-- A local business in Macon found a special way to celebrate this 4th of July. Macon Bedroom and Mattress has been in the community for almost 24 years. Co-owner, Dawn Simpson says giving out free food is their way of showing gratitude for all the great years.
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