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GROUNDBREAKING SCHEDULED FOR GEORGIA HI-LO TRAIL: 211-Mile Trail from Union Point to Savannah Breaks Ground This Month When Construction Begins on Phase 1 of the Washington County Model Project
The nonprofit Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, Inc. announces the official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Union Point to Savannah, Georgia. The public ceremony is scheduled for 11 AM on July 27th at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run...
Four Suspects Sought in Edgefield Road Murder in North Augusta
Four suspects are being sought in connection with Wednesday’s deadly shooting in the 300 block of Edgefield Road in North Augusta. The Aiken County Sheriffs’ Office is looking for those who are responsible for the death of 27-year-old James L. Wright Jr. He was shot at least one time just after 3:00 pm Wednesday. Deputies said his body was between two buildings when they arrived after getting the 911 call.
UPDATE: Aiken teen discharged from Aiken Regional Medical Center has been found
UPDATE: As of 4:24 p.m., the Aiken Department of Public Safety has reported that Makiya Quinn has been located and is safe. AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. 18-year-old Makiya Quinn of Aiken was last seen on Sunday, July 14, […]
U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was in Atlanta Wednesday, meeting with the heads of several of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities. He also spoke with students who’ve recently benefited from debt relief from the Biden administration, and met with others to learn more about how to support women of color in higher […] The post U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Woman sues Richmond County after falling into water meter hole, breaking ankle
A woman is suing the Augusta-Richmond County after allegedly falling into a water meter hole on a public sidewalk in June 2023. The lawsuit, filed in Richmond County Superior Court in May, claims Diane Hunter was walking on a public sidewalk near 1007 Jones St. when she stepped on a covered water meter and it suddenly gave way underneath her, according to court documents.
Consumer groups say lawmakers violated state constitution
(The Center Square) – Georgia consumer groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, saying lawmakers violated the state’s constitution by passing legislation that delays Georgia Public Service Commission elections. Georgia-based attorneys Bryan Sells and Lester Tate filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Georgia WAND Education Fund, the Georgia Conservation Voters and Brionté […]
S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market providing locally fresh produce for CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Local farmers are providing fresh produce for residents of the CSRA. The S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market is a new initiative, designed to connect local farmers with new customers, reduce food waste, and make farm-fresh produce available throughout the Augusta area. “The S.T.O.P. is more than just a place to buy food; […]
One person dead in late-night shooting in East Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is investigating a homicide that happened late Wednesday night in the 1200 block of Swift Avenue. Tavis Bemond Griffin, 29, was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 11:30 p.m., according to Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler. Griffin was taken to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital where he later died.
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