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Goodwill of Middle Georgia to celebrate National Thrift Day with red tag deals
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Goodwill of Middle Georgia will celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with special deals. On August 16 and August 17, Goodwill of Middle Georgia will host a two-day appreciation event at all of its 18 retail stores to celebrate National Thrift Shop Day. Here are the...
Macon man arrested after shoplifting beer from Quik Trip — twice in one day, tased after trying to flee
MACON, Ga. — A Macon man who store clerks said appeared to be drunk at 10 a.m. on Sunday was arrested and tased after attempting to shoplift beer from the same store twice in one day, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office incident report. The report says that...
GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program
Press release from Georgia Southwestern State University AMERICUS (August 8, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named 19 freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, established to honor the legacy of GSW alumnus and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These students are the sixth cohort to enter the program since its creation in 2019. […] The post GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Chick-fil-A brings back 'best-selling seasonal offering' after a short hiatus
MACON, Ga. — Chick-fil-A announced a fan-favorite seasonal menu item from just one fall ago will be back on the menu starting later this month: the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich. Starting Aug. 26, the original Honey Pepper Pimento Sandwich will be back on the menu along with a...
Georgia’s most affordable school for dyslexia opens in Macon
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - Georgia’s most affordable school for dyslexia starts the new school year in Macon. Roberts Academy at Mercer University serves second through fifth grades. The Roberts Academy teaches a comprehensive curriculum using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. That is an evidence-based teaching style to help students with dyslexia....
Student-led petition over Augusta schools' phone policy gains more than 4,000 signatures
Many of Augusta's students are not happy with the Richmond County School System's new cell phone policy and they are voicing that opposition. An anonymous individual who has only referred to themself as a Richmond County student started a petition on change.org on Saturday. As of Tuesday morning it had about 4,300 signatures. Here are some of their comments: ...
‘PACT Act Vet Fest’ to be held in Columbus, providing resources to Veterans
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System is preparing to host the PACT Act Vet Fest for Veterans, their families, and community members to attend. According to officials, the purpose of the event is to support and engage Veterans and their families by ensuring they have...
Woman arrested, charged with involuntary manslaughter
BARNWELL, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An investigation led by Barnwell County Sheriffs Office has led to a woman facing an involuntary manslaughter charge. Deputies say the death of Rusty Peeples led to the arrest. Just four days into the school year, weapons were found at two Augusta schools, according to the...
Food Truck Jam in Loganville Friday – lunch and DJ, then dinner and Departure band
The City of Loganville is very excited about its first Food Truck Jam this Friday. Residents are invited to head to the Town Green from 11 a.m. – 2p.m. for food trucks and a live DJ, then back again later that night beginning at 6:30 for more food vendors and the August Groovin’ on the Green feature DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band.
Tifton’s ex-city manager speaks out following resignation
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - For the first time, we’re hearing from former Tifton City Manager Emily Beeman, after being forced out of her job. The record will show she resigned, but her settlement agreement will pay her for another six months. Beeman says she was completely blindsided when she...
Wanted Georgia man arrested in Sesser after traffic stop
SESSER, Ill. (KBSI) – A man wanted for armed robbery in Georgia was arrested after a traffic stop in Sesser, Illinois. Marcus Ware was arrested following a traffic stop in Sesser, Illinois. Ware was wanted for armed robbery in Fulton County, Georgia. Ware was arrested during a traffic stop...
Suspect turns himself in after alleged involvement in deadly Eufaula shooting
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVM) - An Americus man is in custody after being wanted by Eufaula police due to a deadly shooting at Meadow Manor Apartment Complex. According to Chief Danny Christ with the Eufaula Police Department, 22-year-old Quendarious Hightower turned himself in and will be charged with murder. Hightower is...
Georgians reach across generational divides in a heated election year
LISTEN: Georgians reach across generational divides this election season. GPB's Sarah Kallis reports. In an election where candidates’ ages have been a significant issue, Georgia voters are reaching across generational divides for understanding. Parker Short, the President of Young Democrats of Georgia spoke at a bingo-themed Kamala Harris event...
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