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First sawfish in 16 years of surveying caught, tagged, and released in St. Marys River
The University of North Florida Shark Biology Program caught, tagged, and released the first sawfish recorded in its 16 years of surveying shark populations in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
UGA leads several Georgia universities in liquor law arrests since 2020—And by a wide margin
The University of Georgia has recorded the highest number of liquor law violation arrests combined over a three year span compared to several other major universities in the state. According to the most recently released Clery reports, UGA had a total of 193 arrests for liquor law violations from 2020 to 2022, significantly outpacing its peers. ...
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for teenage girl not seen in several days
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenager. Adrian Black, 17, was reported missing Monday. According to the Columbus Police Department, she was last spotted on the 4000 block of Harbin Street around 11 p.m. Sunday. She has brown...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
Gov. Kemp confirms another huge investment in Georgia, $28 million project to provide 130 new jobs
Atlanta, Georgia – Ritz Instrument Transformers has announced a $28 million investment in a new facility in Waynesboro, therefore boosting Georgia’s manufacturing economy and likely generating 130 new jobs. This development comes as Governor Brian Kemp leads a trade mission in Italy, highlighting Georgia’s growing appeal to international businesses.
Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery
When life gives you lemons, you start a lemonade stand. Mary Joy’s Lemonade stands will be spread around the Southeast on Saturday, July 27. The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation will be putting on four lemonade stands to raise funds for Hadilee Arnold’s recovery. Moosman, the namesake of the foundation, and Arnold were two of the […] The post Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Another record-setting fundraising year closes for Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation in FY24
The Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation and the Department of Athletics announced record-setting fundraising numbers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The books have officially closed on the fourth full fiscal year for Georgia Southern Athletics under Athletic Director Jared Benko, and for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (FY24), the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation raised a record $12.99 million in new pledges and outright gifts and registered 3,206 donors. This marks the fourth consecutive fundraising record for the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation. "We are deeply grateful for Eagle Nation's unwavering support and significant contributions towards creating an exceptional experience for our 450+...
41-year-old shot, killed early Thursday in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Thursday morning just after midnight, Richmond County Deputies responded to the 700 block of East Chapman Street in reference to a suspicious situation. Upon arrival, they found a man who had been shot at least once. The victim, identified as 41-year-old Willie Lee Gordon, was transported to a local hospital for treatment, […]
High school basketball: Top five Class of 2026 prospect Caleb Holt transfers to Georgia powerhouse Grayson
The 6-foot-5 wing earned first team MaxPreps Sophomore All-America honors last season at Buckhorn (New Market, Ala.), averaging 20.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.4 assists per contest while leading the program to its second consecutive Class 6A state championship. Holt was a second team MaxPreps Freshman All-America selection...
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