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Construction beginning on the longest paved trail in the US in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — From Athens to Tybee, Georgia Hi-Lo Inc. is paving a path through Georgia. The trail will connect walkers and bikers from Athens to Savannah. Executive Director Mary Charles Howard is from Sandersville. In 2019 she launched the non-profit Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative after “being frustrated with...
Smaller but still big: Update on new Columbia County subdivision proposed near Grovetown
Plans for a 400-plus-unit subdivision near Grovetown are moving again after its backers waited more than a year for Columbia County's seemingly nonstop development to catch up. Details and timelines have been tweaked in the most recent proposal for Branch Springs, which developers Mill Branch Investments LLC had introduced to county planners and...
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3.
Lottery warning for new unclaimed $2 million Powerball prize and all you need is your phone to check numbers
LOTTERY officials have asked players to check their phones as millions of dollars could go unclaimed. The winning ticket was sold on Georgia Lottery's mobile app in Powder Springs, a city twenty miles west of Atlanta. Wednesday night’s jackpot was a whopping $116 million, but no one matched all five...
Georgia doctor, CEO accused of failing to spot brain tumor has Kentucky license revoked
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure released an order on Monday revoking the license of a doctor accused of failing to diagnose a brain tumor while working for a western Kentucky hospital.
Georgia football star Rodarius Thomas being held without bail after arrest on family violence charges
Rodarius “Rara” Thomas will be away from the Georgia football team for the foreseeable future. The Bulldogs wide receiver was suspended indefinitely after he was booked into jail around 3:20 a.m. Friday, Athens-Clarke County jail records show. Thomas was arrested on charges of cruelty to children and battery....
2 Albany firefighters critically injured in accident while attending funeral service in Worth Co.
SYLVESTER, Ga. – A funeral service ends in further tragedy as two first responders are in critical condition. What was originally a memorial service for Worth County High School student Trenton Melton. But… as they were attending the funeral service, two Albany firefighters were injured in a car accident...
Tifton Fire Dept. Junior Fire Camp
TIFTON, Ga. – The Tifton Fire Department has been hard at work this week with a program they’re running for the first time. One that they’re using to potentially get the next generation of first responders ready for anything. We caught up with Tifton Fire Chief, Bobby...
Conger LP Gas Hometown Heroes event
TIFTON, Ga. – Conger LP Gas celebrates the spirit of community and heroism. The business hosted its Hometown Heroes event for the youth of Tifton, honoring essential workers who make a difference in our daily lives. “Well, we moved to this office back in 2018, and in 2019 we...
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