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Kids at Valdosta-based ministry Living Bridges complete summer reading program
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - For summer 2024, over 20 kids had the opportunity to learn and grow their reading skills just in time for the new school year with the Living Bridges Summer Reading Program which fosters the love of reading for children and their parents. “The parenting class is...
Craft Axe Throwing of Albany holds pet food drive for Lee Co. Animal Shelter
NORTH ALBANY, Ga. – Craft Axe Throwing in north Albany is holding a pet supply drive through the end of the month of July with the goal of donating everything to the Lee County Animal Shelter. General Manager, Allison Cauley says they’re looking for unopened bags and cans of...
Aiken man charged in shooting death of Virginia teen in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — An Aiken teenager is charged in the shooting death of a Virginia 16-year-old that took place in Myrtle Beach just over a week ago. Gary Jaquise Abraham, 18, is charged with one count of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and one count of possession of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime.
Here's which Georgian Olympians will be competing on Sunday
ATLANTA — Looking for some Georgia representation at the Olympic events on Sunday? 11Alive has you covered. Here is a list of Peach State athletes competing, by sport, on July 28:. Men's Basketball. Jose Alvarado - Puerto Rico vs South Sudan 5 a.m. EDT. Anthony Edwards - U.S. vs...
Showers and storms continue throughout the weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A few areas of patchy fog will start the day on Sunday as lows fall into the mid-70s. However, showers and storms return quickly as a frontal boundary enters the region. This will aid in the development of showers and storms by the afternoon. Storms will be slow moving at times leading to localized flash flooding. Stronger storms may contain gusty winds. Highs on Sunday will be in the upper 80s to near 90.
LIST: Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Summer break is about to come to an end, and thousands of families across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are already preparing for the upcoming school year. While for some shopping for school supplies is a fun activity, a new WalletHub survey showed most parents think...
Georgia Is the 9th Worst-Paying State in the U.S. for Carpenters
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing significant shifts in 2024. While the residential sector experienced a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, new home construction has now declined from its 2022 peak. In contrast, public sector construction has seen steady growth, fueled by major legislative efforts like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. For carpenters and other skilled trade workers, this evolving landscape can influence job opportunities and wages, with some cities offering more lucrative prospects than others. ...
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