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Missing Tennessee woman's phone pings in Georgia cities, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Have you seen Valerie? Tennessee police have requested Georgia's help locating a missing woman after her phone pinged in two of our cities. Valerie Elder Smiley, 41, was last seen on June 28 at 2 p.m., leaving her home in Chattanooga. Local police said she was driving...
$50,000 REWARD: Frantic Hunt for Missing Georgia Girl Maria Gomez-Perez
Authorities are tirelessly working to locate Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who mysteriously vanished over a month ago, with recent developments suggesting she may now be in Florida. This detail emerged following an extensive multi-state search operation highlighted by WFLA. Last seen on the evening of May 29 after a phone conversation in her Gainesville home, her whereabouts since that fateful night remain painfully elusive, despite the combined efforts of law enforcement across multiple states, including Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Illinois, and Maryland.
Councilwoman Victoria Jones Sworn in as Member of Georgia Municipal Association Board of Directors
Councilwoman Victoria Jones was formally sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term on Sunday, June 23, 2024, during the GMA Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia. This prestigious event marks a significant milestone in Councilwoman Jones's career as she begins her second term as a member of the GMA Board, underscoring her commitment to public service and leadership within the municipal community. She also serves as the President of the GMA District 3 Northeast Region, one of 12 GMA districts in the state, a role she has held for two years.
Second Gentleman postpones Georgia event scheduled for Monday
NORCROSS, Ga. - Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has postponed his trip to Georgia on Monday, according to the White House. Emhoff was scheduled to travel to host a roundtable discussion in Norcross on July 15 to launch AANHPIs for Biden-Harris, a national organization that mobilizes Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander voters.
Alligator captured after trying to cross Highway 19 near Lee Co./Dougherty Co. line
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - While driving down U.S. Highway 19 in Albany headed towards Lee County Monday night, a four-legged friend was seen trying to cross the road, an animal you don’t often see on roadways. A huge alligator was trying to cross the road when WALB’s Mackenzie Petrie...
Back to School Bash is back for its 15th year
HOUSTON COUNTY—The Houston County Family Connection is hosting its 15th annual Back to School Bash this Friday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. The in-person location will be at CB Watson Primary, while drive-thru locations will be at Thomson Middle and Perry High School. The drive-thru hours will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Doctors Explain Houston County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Houston County, Georgia residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
53-year-old man killed in Byron house fire
BYRON, Ga. — A man is dead after a house fire in Byron Monday morning, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. Rooks says 53-year-old Matthew David Austin was trapped inside his home during the fire. His home is located in the 300 block of Giles Road. 911 was...
Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaims Wednesday July 17th as Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day
Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaimed Wednesday July 17th Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day. The hospital is one of twenty nominees for a contest by Soliant Health for the most beautiful hospital in the United States. Carlyle Walton, CEO of Phoebe Sumter, addressed those gathered in the foyer. “This is truly an opportunity for us […] The post Mayor Lee Kinnamon proclaims Wednesday July 17th as Vote for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Day appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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