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Houston County expanding free school meal program | Here's what you need to know
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Students at 31 schools in Houston County will receive meals at no cost during the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to an expanded federal program aimed at reducing hunger and improving academic performance. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...
Board celebrates schools perfect health scores and Governor’s Honors Finalists
PERRY– The Houston County Board of Education recognized the schools that have over a decade of perfect health scores while also highlighting the 2024 Governor’s Honors Finalists in their regularly scheduled meeting. According to the agenda, this year, each school nutrition lunchroom received three health inspections during the...
'Restored Ancestral Roots' to host Central Georgia's annual food literacy jubilee
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - Rodney Mason doesn't describe himself as a botanist, yet his knowledge of plants and food, particularly from West Africa is vast. This is an ancestral garden. It's located with Felton Homes, a Macon housing authority development. Through the non-profit 'Restored Ancestral Roots,' he and others like Deitrah Taylor are growing an ancestral community garden with Macon's housing authority development, Felton Homes.
'I think it's going to bring a lot of business' | Entertainment complex in the works in Macon
MACON, Ga. — You and your family could soon have a new hangout spot in the heart of Macon. One developer says after a few delays, they are back on track. 13WMAZ spoke to Managing Principal Mike Ciabattoni with CW Development Holdings LLC. He says the idea for 'The Yard' came about after looking for land to put a property on.
Columbus Technical College’s CDL program shifts into gear, 33 students certified
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— During May of 2023, Columbus Technical College (CTC) broke ground on their new Commercial Truck Driving Range. In October, applications went live. In March of this year, classes officially began. “It could be a life changing job,” CTC Vice President of Academic Affairs, David Kuipers said. “Truck driving careers can pay over […]
Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers
The recent partnership between the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Georgia Power has been a major win for engaging with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Georgia. The collaboration began in 2020 when Georgia Power became the official energy partner for the SIAC. This year, they leveraged the partnership to focus on students, […] The post Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Rockit Pest boosts Georgia presence with the addition of Pestwork Solutions
Atlanta, Ga.-based Rockit Pest recently added PestWork Solutions of Gainesville, Ga. PestWork is a full-service pest control company servicing residential and commercial customers. Former owner Shane Hurst founded PestWork Solutions over 20 years ago with the vision of protecting homes and businesses from the heavy pest activity in the Southeast.
U.S. Army women’s trap shooter looks ahead after ‘mediocre’ Olympic debut
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — After returning from Paris without a medal, a U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit team member and Olympic women’s trap shooter is laser-focused on what lies ahead. Staff Sgt. Rachel Tozier placed 18th overall in a field of 30 of the best women’s trap shooters in the world at the Paris Games. […]
GPB morning headlines for August 15, 2024
Cardiac-related complications in pregnant and postpartum moms is the top driver of maternal mortality in Georgia, according to the state’s latest public health report. Two years after it began, a program out of Southeast Georgia that relies on remote monitoring of patients is hopeful for a solution. An internal...
Macon residents launch petition over concerns of dangerous wild dog packs
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - Macon residents fearing for their safety and the safety of area animals started a petition to garner the attention of local and state leaders for what they say is a wild dog problem. "This issue isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a become safety hazard," the...
Rapist Arrested in Albany After Woman is Found Unconscious
On August 10, 2024, an off-duty officer found an unconscious woman in the 900 block of S. Jefferson St. The woman was taken to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for her injuries. Once the victim was transported to the hospital, emergency personnel notified Albany Police officers that the victim was sexually assaulted. She is currently in critical condition.
After a long journey through accountability court, Middle Georgia graduates prepare for their future
LISTEN: In late July, family and friends gathered in a government building in Eatonton to celebrate graduates of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Adult Treatment Court Collaborative. GPB's Sofi Gratas was there to capture this audio postcard. In late July, family and friends gathered in a government building in Eatonton to...
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