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Andrew Young to visit Thomasville for exhibit chronicling his life
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA - Thomasville Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, is hosting the traveling exhibition "The Many Lives of Andrew Young" from Aug. 8 – Nov. 1, 2024. The exhibition chronicles the life of the Honorable Andrew Young – former Atlanta mayor, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and Georgia’s former 5th District Representative.
Leslie City Council discusses intergovernmental 911 agreement and new misquote spray
The Leslie City Council met on July 15th at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Mathew Daniel updated the Council. “I have not done anything further with the walking path, my time has been focused on other things here at the City Hall and working on the downtown area.” He mentioned that the path had been suggested by […] The post Leslie City Council discusses intergovernmental 911 agreement and new misquote spray appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Sandersville native makes history at WNBA All-Star weekend
PHOENIX (WRDW/WAGT) -- Atlanta Dream guard and former Washington County standout Allisha Gray had an All-Star performance Friday night. Gray became the first player to win the skills challenge and 3-point contest in the same night at All-Star weekend. The eight-year WNBA vet had the performance of a rookie in...
Historic church in Augusta celebrates 224 years
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Today a historic church in South Augusta celebrating its 224th anniversary. Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church started in July of 1800 and is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the country. Sunday, the church hosted a large event to celebrate more than two centuries together.It included a worship service with […]
Three local track stars qualify for Junior Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Jets are as fast as their name implies. “The main principle of the West Georgia Jets is teaching them life skills through the sport of track and field,” said head coach Marcus McGinty. Coach McGinty started the team 13 years ago with...
Georgia Woman Turns 100 But Says She Feels Decades Younger: ‘I Just Feel Wonderful’
Susie Dotson, a vibrant African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, feeling as youthful as someone in their 40s or 50s. “I don’t have no pains. I just feel wonderful. I feel that God has blessed me with many, many blessings,” Dotson told WDBJ7.
Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July.
Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My name is Amy Adams, and I live in 193 Timberlane in Americus in Dixie Hills, and I wanted to talk about an issue that happened on 20, June. It was a Thursday and we were having a […] The post Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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