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Take Bulloch County Schools' CTAE survey by July 9
Bulloch County Schools is conducting an online survey through July 9, to better understand high school families' perceptions of its Career Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Bulloch County Schools has partnered with an education market research firm, Hanover Research, to conduct the survey. It will collect opinions and perceptions of parents and industry partners to guide district leaders in developing next steps for the Career Technical & Agricultural Education program's implementation within Bulloch. This information will help guide future decisions and improvements. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Bulloch County Schools will receive survey results from Hanover Research in aggregate form only, which means no personally identifiable information will be collected or reported. To participate in the survey, visit Bulloch County Schools' website at www.bullochschools.org/ctae and click on the survey link. "We look forward to hearing from high school families to help us best serve our school communities," said Bethany Gilliam, director of the school district's CTAE program.
Statesboro Food Bank moves to larger location
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Statesboro Food Bank reopened full services Wednesday, now working from their larger, newly constructed building. Their 6,500 square foot food storage has plenty of space for more than just pantry essentials. “It’s an enormous growth, as far as capacity,” said the executive director of the Statesboro Food Bank, Sheila Stewart-Leach. […]
Effingham County Sheriff’s Office warns against phone scams
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Effingham County Sherriff’s Office has issued a warning against scammers posing as law enforcement officials. The office seeks to remind citizens that law enforcement agencies will not attempt to contact them via phone to pay warrants. Warrants must be paid at your local courthouse or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). […]
1 hurt in Augusta Mall shooting on 4th of July
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one person hurt at the Augusta Mall on Independence Day. Officials say deputies responded to the scene on Wrightsboro road at 3:38 p.m. We're told the injured man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
911 tapes detail moments after alleged Smith State Prison murder-suicide
GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) – 911 tapes from the night of June 16, 2024, detail what appears to be chaos and confusion after the alleged murder-suicide at Smith State Prison. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), inmate Jaydrekus Hart shot contracted food service worker Aureon Grace before taking his own life. That 911 call […]
Another vehicle charging station added in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The city of Augusta has teamed up with Georgia Power to add an electrical vehicle charging station in downtown Augusta. The new chargers are at the Augusta Utilities Department, 452 Walker St. Although gas prices in Georgia and South Carolina have risen ahead of Independence Day,...
After Tybee passes STR ordinance, residents, property owners look to future
Last month, nearly three years after Tybee Island City Council set a 90-day moratorium for issuing short-term vacation rental permits (STRs) in residential zones, the council set in motion a long-term plan to clear out STRs in those areas completely. The ordinance, which passed 4-1, will drastically limit STRs on...
Bryan County leaders making plans to build airport
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) – The ever growing area of Bryan County and specifically Richmond Hill is sparking conversation among city and county leaders to give residents the ultimate transportation hub, an airport. “We get asked a lot, when industry want to come here, do you have an airport?” says Sean Register. Register is CEO […]
Savannah United Premier Sets New Record with Six Teams at Southern Regionals
Savannah United Premier Sets New Record with Six Teams at Southern Regionals. For the first time in its history, Savannah United Soccer Club sent an unprecedented six teams to the United States Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships in Tampa, FL. This remarkable achievement highlights the club's growing talent and dedication to youth soccer development.
Dublin VA Medical Center to debut $16M Outpatient, Women's Health Clinic
DUBLIN, Ga. (WGXA) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is opening $16 million Outpatient and Women's Health Clinic facility to support veterans's healthcare needs in Dublin, Ga. According to a release, the new 30,000-square-foot facility will feature new and enhanced spaces for for existing primary care clinics and...
Dublin implements new gunshot detection system to combat crime
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Dublin has implemented the “Raven Gunshot Detection System” in a move to enhance public safety and combat criminal activity, and the system is already reducing response times to incidents involving gunfire. Police Chief Keith Moon says it only takes about...
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