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Landfill expansion projects and debates advance, including Capital Waste site in Georgia
Landfill operators seeking expansion approvals continued with public outreach, site development plans and construction throughout the spring. Here’s a look at some of the more notable recent developments from May and June. Capital Waste completes first of two landfill expansion projects. Capital Waste Services is in the process of...
Statesboro honors veterans on Independence Day
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The community of Statesboro is spending this Fourth of July with their veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization of Bulloch county brought them together Thursday morning in downtown Statesboro. This is the fourth consecutive Fourth of July event held by the organization. The national VFW...
Statesboro’s Baptist Collegiate getting 4-story facelift
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Baptist Collegiate Ministry near Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus is getting a total remodel, complete with student living quarters. “I know we have Baptist in the name, but it’s open to anybody and everybody,” said campus minister, Chris Bryan. Bryan said they’ve had this property next to Georgia Southern’s campus […]
Ralo Leaves Crime Behind As He Buys Entire Atlanta Block Following Prison Release
Atlanta, GA - Ralo is looking to leave his old life of crime behind and establish himself as a legitimate businessman following his release from prison. The former Cash Money signee was freed last November after spending almost six years behind bars over a drug trafficking conviction. He has now...
Keitaro Harada Returns to Georgia As New Savannah Philharmonic Music Director
The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra's new season begins this Saturday, Sept. 14, with a new music director: Keitaro "Kei" Harada. Harada grew up in Tokyo, but he's no stranger to Georgia. He studied at Mercer University in Macon, where he was assistant conductor of the Macon Symphony. After that, he picked up the baton for four seasons as associate conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony.
Trump Team Pulls Receipts on Black Barbershop Owner Amid Claims of Misleading Event Booking
An Atlanta barbershop owner, Rocky Jones, reported a significant drop in business following an unexpected campaign event for former President Donald Trump at his establishment. The event, held on Wednesday, took place a day before Trump’s debate with President Joe Biden on CNN’s Atlanta stage. Known as the Black American Business Leader Barbershop Roundtable, the gathering at Rocky’s Barbershop featured a surprise phone call from Trump himself.
Tragedy Strikes: Augusta Apartments Ravaged by Late Night Fire
Late Wednesday night, tragedy struck the Nine Two Six West Apartments in Augusta as a devastating fire tore through an apartment building, leaving multiple families displaced and in shock. The incident, which unfolded shortly before 11 PM, drew a massive response from local police and the fire department, with reports...
GenCyber Camp hosted by Augusta University gives high school students peak into cyber world
The need for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow every year by leaps and bounds. Currently there are more jobs than qualified professionals to fill them. Introducing high school students to the numerous jobs is one avenue that could eventually help fill the void. The GenCyber Camp hosted last month by...
Fire Damaged Apartments During Fireworks in Richmond County
Fire damaged apartments in the 900 block of Stevens Creek Road in Richmond County late last night. Augusta-Richmond County firefighters were called to the scene just before 11 pm. The caller reported hearing fireworks for over two hours before noticing a fire on the top of the building. “The caller...
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