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Commissioners seem supportive of new west side development
Athens-Clarke County commissioners seemed largely supportive on Tuesday of a proposal that would bring 227 new single-family homes to the county’s west side. The new subdivision, if approved, would be built near Cleveland Road and close to the Caterpillar plant. It would also incorporate a modest amount of commercial space.
UGA investing millions in security after AU nursing student’s murder
ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - When University of Georgia students return for the fall semester, they will see millions of dollars worth of safety improvements across campus. The university invested $7.3 million in new security initiatives this year, according to UGA. The initiatives include installing campus safety ambassadors, launching...
Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates
Deundray Cottrell reportedly went missing in on July 4. Days later, his deceased body was found in a backyard shed. Cottrell was a beloved dancer in Atlanta and a student pursuing his PhD. Now, his mysterious death has his family and friends seeking answers and justice. What happened to Cottrell, and who is responsible? The [...] The post Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates appeared first on The Shade Room.
Georgia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Cornerbacks: Will New Transfer Additions Improve the Yellow Jackets?
Georgia Tech has had a talented secondary for the past couple of seasons and I think that is the case again in 2024. They do have a question mark going into the
How worldwide cyber outage is affecting the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Services across the CSRA from air travel to education are being affected by a worldwide cyber outage. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said the problem occurred when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. The company said a fix was on the way — but hours after the problem was first detected, the disarray escalated.
Major Changes Ahead for Augusta’s Paine College After Receiving 2.2 Million Dollars
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Exciting developments are on the horizon for Paine College as it prepares for significant transformations. With the impending retirement of President Cheryl Evans Jones, the college is not only searching for new leadership but also gearing up for extensive campus renovations funded by a recent multimillion-dollar grant.
Augusta Commission rejects 'all-or-nothing' grant from Best Friends for animal shelter
After it became clear that Augusta commissioners weren’t behind an “all-or-nothing” plan to reduce the number of dogs and cats euthanized in the animal shelter, Best Friends Animal Society this week pulled the plug on a cat program it has operated for a year and on an offer for more support.
Collins to Host 2024 Service Academy Day at Prince Avenue Christian School Aug. 10
Monroe, GA—Representative Mike Collins today announced that he will host his 2024 Service Academy Day on Saturday, August 10th at Prince Avenue Christian School. Designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for the nation’s five military service academies, the event will take place from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. and feature representatives from the United States Military, Naval, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and Air Force academies. Students and their families may register by emailing GA10Noms@mail.house.gov.
Multiple arrests, seizures in Burke County Sheriff’s Office drug investigation
The Burke County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, announced the execution of search warrants and arrests following an ongoing drug investigation on Thursday, July 18.
Augustans make new push to save towering old trees on Telfair Street
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Commission members are set to discuss controversial plans to remove trees marked on Telfair Street. For months, the city has seen several road construction projects, and we’ve lost a lot of shade in the process. But some people are doing all they can to save the trees on Telfair Street.
Local subcontractor and vendor outreach Tuesday for Hard Labor Creek Water Treatment facility
Event will take place in Historic Courthouse in Monroe. At 11 a.m. onn Tuesday, July 23, the subcontractor and vendor outreach event will be hosted at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Monroe for the new Hard Labor Creek Water Treatment Facility. This is an opportunity for local vendors to get information about the project, some of the work is listed in the flyer below.
Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department to receive federal grant
The Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department will receive a $243,873.63 federal grant. The funds, through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, can be used for professional training, wellness and fitness programs, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and modifications to facilities, according to a July 17 news release from the office of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga.
Man charged after father found dead in 'deplorable conditions' in Grovetown home
The Grovetown Police Department arrested an elderly man's son after he was found dead in "deplorable conditions" in their home. Peter Copeland, 40, is charged with neglect to a disabled/elderly adult, according to a news release from the department. Additional charges are anticipated. Officers responded to the 100 block of...
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