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Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park
The sweltering heat did not stop Correll Dowdell and Jarod Lewis from putting on a Back to School drive at Reese Park on Sunday afternoon. Both Dowdell and Lewis are two former Sumter County High School football players. “This is something that me and Correll Dowdell put together,” Lewis said. “We just thought about doing […] The post Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Boil water order in effect for Eastman, city announces
EASTMAN, Ga. — Water customers in Eastman are under a boil water advisory after a water main was hit on Tuesday, according to the city. They say it happened on 11th Avenue and it caused low water pressure for some people in the area. But for the time being,...
Georgia Southwestern hosts middle/high school women’s soccer camp
AMERICUS, GA – Tuesday morning was the first day of the Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team camp, which was made for middle and high schools to help players get the college training experience. “Just add to their technical game by kind of providing some of the fundamentals and...
World-class attraction, ‘glamping’ proposed for Lake Tobesofkee
Lake Tobesofkee could become a profitable tourist attraction with a more than $23 million unsolicited proposal offered to Macon-Bibb County to transform amenities at the 1,800-acre lake. Lovejoy Capital, led by a descendant of one of the most politically powerful families in Georgia history, wants to build a “luxurious and...
Milledgeville's Christmas in July market brings holiday cheer and deals this weekend
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — The Milledgeville Downtown Development Authority is celebrating Christmas in July with a holiday market this weekend. According to a release, the 2024 Downtown Milledgeville Christmas in July Market is promising 30 vendors with food trucks featuring Glo's Thighs and Pies, Devereux Crab Shack and Kona Ice this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Annex located at 127 East Hancock Street.
Inmate who shot Jones County deputy in 2022 dead in Johnson State Prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. — A man died at Johnson State Prison on Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. They say Zachary Olivar was found early Tuesday morning. His cause of death is undetermined at this time. There are no reports of a fight or signs of foul play,...
‘Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black’ Was Filmed In Perry’s Atlanta Studio — And Is Only One Part Of A Growing Empire
Like most of Tyler Perry’s movies, Divorce in the Black was filmed at his expansive studios in Atlanta. It’s also — like most of his movies — terrible, but that was a matter for our review. Tyler Perry’s output and influence in the industry is an...
Storms take down trees, knock out power across CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An overnight thunderstorm knocked down trees and brought power outages early Tuesday across the CSRA. The National Weather Service said the storm was a microburst. A microburst is column of fast-moving sinking air that can cause destruction as the wind hits the ground and spreads in all directions.
Tiny Cottages in Macon Provide Stable Housing for Those in Need
Timothy Hart, who has faced challenges stemming from mental health and substance use issues, is preparing to move into the Tiny Cottages of Macon, a new initiative aimed at providing stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Tiny Cottages, a village of ten tiny homes located on Norris Street in East Macon, were constructed and will be managed by River Edge Behavioral Health.
Lawsuit to be filed against Monroe’s Tacos-N-Beer over June 16 incident
Tacos-N-Beer, 116 North Broad Street in Monroe. Photo credit: Brendan Koerner | The Walton Tribune. Local attorney Bart Benton has announced plans for a lawsuit against Tacos-N-Beer, a Monroe restaurant, in response to an incident which occurred at the establishment in the early morning hours of June 16, 2024. On...
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