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UWG Athletics Announces Priority Point System
CARROLLTON, Ga. -- The University of West Georgia Department of Athletics and The Wolves Club have launched a Priority Point System that will reward donors for continued and past support of UWG student-athletes. A Wolves Club membership begins at $100, with supporters of $500 or more receiving exclusive Wolves Club merchandise. The Wolves Priority Point System provides a method for determining donor priority and guiding the distribution of benefits. It recognizes our donors' commitment by honoring and rewarding their generous financial support and passion for UWG Wolves Athletics. Donors receive points for charitable giving, season ticket purchases, service on volunteer...
UWG Finalizes Inaugural Division I Soccer Schedule
CARROLLTON, Ga. - An exciting new chapter awaits the University of West Georgia women's soccer program. Not only will the Wolves kick off year one under head coach Mallory Sayre next month, but they will do so in their first season of Division I soccer. "We embark on this exciting new phase for the program and the university," said Sayre. "We will embrace the challenges and increased competitiveness that comes with competing at the Division 1 level." It all starts officially August 15 as the Wolves travel up the road to Jacksonville State to play the first of six non-conference...
Environmentalists press EPA to force Georgia Power to follow federal rules for coal ash cleanup
Several Georgia environmental organizations are pressing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enforce national standards that would prevent Georgia Power from disposing of coal ash waste in a way that pollutes groundwater. The Southern Environmental Law Center requested this week that the EPA revoke the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s state coal ash residuals program that’s […] The post Environmentalists press EPA to force Georgia Power to follow federal rules for coal ash cleanup appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
FEMA funds $19 million project for life-saving equipment in critical facilities in Georgia
The grant is funded by FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which encourages states and local governments to help communities develop projects that prevent, eliminate or reduce disaster-related damage.
Georgia Democrats sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying GOP unfairly benefits
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are suing to overturn the ability of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and others to raise unlimited political contributions and spend them on behalf of any political cause. The Democratic Party of Georgia on Thursday filed suit against the governor in federal court in Atlanta. The lawsuit asks a judge to declare that a 2021 […]
More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
Is it legal to hunt coyotes in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Coyotes are a non-native species to Georgia, with a population appearing in the 1970s and progressively growing large based on their adaptive abilities. This also means that an influx of their population could harm the local ecosystem since they are considered an apex predator in many Georgia areas. It is legal […]
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of metro Atlanta
Storms are moving through parts of North Georgia with the potential of turning severe. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Paulding and Cobb counties until 6 p.m. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says the storms are capable of heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty wind are possible this afternoon. Here’s what to know:
Former Trump political director, now a Georgia Congressional candidate offers insight on tonight’s speech
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to make it official tonight and accept the Republican Party’s nomination at the top of the 2024 presidential ticket. That will happen at the National Convention in Milwaukee. And it comes just five days after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Georgia 3rd Congressional District Republican […]
Live Entertainment Spotlight in Middle Georgia this Week
From singing your heart out, to doing a swampy art project, to listening to high-energy live music, there are lots of ways to stay entertained during the next few days. The following are just a few of the interesting events taking place at the end of this week. THURSDAY, July...
Too Polluted for Swimming: 87% of Georgia’s Rivers and Streams Are in Crisis
Georgia’s streams are in crisis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 87.7% of Georgia’s assessed creeks, rivers, and streams are too polluted for swimming. This alarming figure far exceeds the national average, where 42.4% of assessed streams are deemed unsuitable for primary contact recreation. Creeks, Rivers, and Streams.
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