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Former Georgia public safety commissioner dies at 73
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia is saying goodbye to a respected former state official. Col. Sid Miles previously served as the state’s public safety commissioner. He died today while in hospice in Brunswick. Gov. Kemp issued a statement on social media calling Miles a true public servant,...
Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting
At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Sumter County Board of Education (SCBE) voted unanimously to approve the purchase of athletic uniforms in the amount of $248,477.68. This issue was discussed at length during the SCBE’s work session on Monday, July 8. Board Member Rick Barnes made a motion to approve the purchase […] The post Athletic uniforms approved and intermediate school recognized at Sumter County Board of Education regular meeting appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Brother of Jose Ibarra admits to fake green card possession during Macon hearing
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Diego Ibarra, the brother of Jose Ibarra who is accused of murdering University of Georgia student Laken Riley earlier this year, admitted to possessing a fraudulent green card in federal court on Monday. According to the U.S. Department of Justice's Middle District of Georgia (DOJ),...
Four Emory hospitals ranked best in Georgia and Atlanta by U.S. News and World Report
ATLANTA – Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked notably in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the thirteenth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals rankings. (Emory University Hospital includes Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods.)
Perry leaders to discuss making upgrades to two parks
PERRY, Ga. — Two Perry parks could get an upgrade soon. Leaders will meet Tuesday, during a pre-council meeting to hear a presentation on how they want to kick-start their plans. Monday, Eve Scott hit the tennis courts at Barbara Calhoun Park before the rain came down. "I just...
Rose Hill offering $1,000 reward after gravesite of family killed in tragic murder damaged by vandals
MACON, Ga. — Rose Hill Cemetery is asking for your help in finding the people who vandalized graves in the past week. Macon's historic cemetery includes the graves of dozens of famous Maconites. That includes nine members of the Woolfolk family, who were killed in a sensational murder case...
Missy Tiber hosts youth basketball camp at Georgia Southwestern
AMERICUS, GA – We might be coming down to the end of the summer, but summer camps are still in full swing and today we came down to Canes country where Georgia Southwestern basketball is hosting day one of their annual youth camp. Not only is it the first...
'Everybody loved my son' | Macon family mourns after apartment complex shooting
MACON, Ga. — It was a deadly weekend in Macon, with two separate shootings taking the lives of two men on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's shooting victim was 31-year-old Demarious Brown. He was shot at the Gray Parc apartments on Gray Highway around 10:00 a.m. and was pronounced dead...
Perseids Meteor Shower Could Fill the Night Sky with More than a Hundred Meteors an Hour
The beginning of the Perseids meteor shower have begun as of July 14th, but it will peak a few weeks from now. The best place to watch meteor showers is somewhere designated as a "dark skies" area. Dark sky locations are areas where low light pollution means skywatchers can better...
Columbus Botanical Garden celebrates 25 years with new traveling exhibit
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)— For its 25th anniversary, the Columbus Botanical Garden introduced its first-ever traveling exhibit, “Art of Nature, Walk on the Wild Side.”. The exhibit includes 12 large-scale animal topiaries made with moss, flowers, and foliage throughout the gardens, and CBG officials said guests will experience something new every time they come.
New Piedmont Urgent Care in Monroe now open
Piedmont Urgent Care, Monroe, Ga. Contributed photo. Monroe, Ga. (July 9, 2024) – There’s now a new and convenient health care option in Monroe for people looking for treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Located at the Monroe Pavilion shopping center, Piedmont Urgent Care opened its 73rdlocation July...
SGMC Health Welcomes Urologist John Losee, MD
SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Urologist John Losee, MD, FACS, to the health system as the newest provider at SGMC Urology. Dr. Losee is Board Certified in Urology. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and prostate enlargement. His extensive training and experience equip him to provide the highest level of care to patients in need of urological services.
New hunting opportunities for mobility-challenged hunters in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced new events being planned for mobility-challenged hunters this upcoming season. Starting July 15, adaptive hunters will have the opportunity to apply for one of seven New Adaptive Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunting events on public properties across the state through their Outdoors Beyond […]
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