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Bottom Line: Former BLM director signs up to lobby for wetlands defense
Environment Cassidy and Associates registered to lobby on issues related to the Okefenokee Swamp for the Southern Environmental Law Center. The swamp spans 438,000 acres across the Florida-Georgia border, and a majority of it is protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness, but the Southern Environmental Law Center is pushing back…
Ga. salvage company is making its first Titanic voyage in 14 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years. Those involved in the mission said they have both heavy hearts and lofty goals for a trip happening a year after a submersible disaster involving another firm killed five people.
Columbus police still seeking information on 14 year old last seen over five months ago
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A juvenile has been missing for over five months and the Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding her. Police say Taylor Brown, 14, was last seen in the 3700 block of Caspian Drive on Feb. 6 at about 7 p.m. Her clothing description from that time […]
Tyson Foods Agrees to Sell Georgia Poultry Complex
Tyson Foods has entered into an agreement to sell its poultry complex in Vienna, Georgia, to House of Raeford Farms, the company announced last week. Tyson officials said that the decision to sell the campus is part of its "continued efforts to optimize its plant network," and that they company would serve customers from its other production locations.
Boil water order in effect for Eastman, city announces
EASTMAN, Ga. — Water customers in Eastman are under a boil water advisory after a water main was hit on Tuesday, according to the city. They say it happened on 11th Avenue and it caused low water pressure for some people in the area. But for the time being,...
World-class attraction, ‘glamping’ proposed for Lake Tobesofkee
Lake Tobesofkee could become a profitable tourist attraction with a more than $23 million unsolicited proposal offered to Macon-Bibb County to transform amenities at the 1,800-acre lake. Lovejoy Capital, led by a descendant of one of the most politically powerful families in Georgia history, wants to build a “luxurious and...
Cordele man arrested on drug charges after search warrant
CORDELE, Ga. – The Crisp County Special Response Team and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 707 14th Street South and 206 11th Street South, Suite A in Cordele. Upon arrival, authorities discovered multiple clear plastic bags containing cocaine, multiple pre-packaged bags containing suspected marijuana, bottles...
Crisp Regional Hospital transitions board chairman
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor At the end of June the Crisp Regional Hospital had a change of board chairman after 7 years. Dr. Pannell a well known doctor and surgeon in our community stood in as interim chairman which would end up lasting 7 years. Pannell started his medical career with Crisp Regional […] The post Crisp Regional Hospital transitions board chairman appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Reports of trees down across Columbia County after Monday’s storm
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Crews are out across the CSRA Tuesday cleaning up after last night’s severe thunderstorms. According to a spokesperson for Columbia County government, they have received multiple reports of downed trees following Monday night’s storm cell that was particularly damaging in and around the Appling area. According to the National Weather […]
Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park
The sweltering heat did not stop Correll Dowdell and Jarod Lewis from putting on a Back to School drive at Reese Park on Sunday afternoon. Both Dowdell and Lewis are two former Sumter County High School football players. “This is something that me and Correll Dowdell put together,” Lewis said. “We just thought about doing […] The post Two former Sumter County football players organize Back to School drive at Reese Park appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SpeakUpSis is transforming lives in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — SpeakUpSis, a local community-focused business, is empowering people people to embrace and share their personal stories. Founded by Angel Charmaine Wright, her own journey through adversity, including childhood trauma, marital challenges, and personal struggles, inspired her to create the platform. “We need a space where we can actually open up our […]
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