Wrens
LATEST NEWS
East Albany St. Paul’s Baptist Church’s oldest member celebrates 101st birthday
EAST ALBANY, Ga. – And… one east Albany church is getting set to celebrate the oldest member of their congregation. This weekend, the church is celebrating the 101st birthday of member Audrey Hawthorne. Born in Cairo in 1923, Audrey will turn 101 this Sunday, with a celebration at...
South Ga. community ‘Paints the Town Pink’ in support of woman battling lung disease
NASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A South Georgia community is rallying around a woman-- currently battling a lung disease at Emory in Atlanta. The city of Nashville is rallying around Emily Paulk, who has been battling a lung disease majority of her life. In 2019, Emily underwent surgery for a double...
From trash to treasure: The history behind the Barnett’s Creek Bucket
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - What’s one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That could not be truer for the iconic Battle for the Bucket played for by Thomas County Central and Cairo. Over the last 30 years, both the Yellow Jackets and the Syrupmakers have suited up...
Valdosta celebrates opening of South Georgia’s very first indoor pickleball facility
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia is getting its first indoor pickleball facility. Two Hahira residents, Thomas Provost a former Valdosta State tennis champion and Chris Connell, owner of the local Medicare Brokerage, Your Life Agency, along with a third friend Magnus Fortunat who lives in Houston, Texas are the owners of this new facility.
Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
Massachusetts Man Missing in South Carolina During Family Vacation
Recently, 60 year old Massachusetts man Stanley Kotowski goes missing during a vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Currently, they ask local home and business owners to periodically check security camera footage to see if they can find him. Moreover, they stress the importance of checking places like pools, sheds, and any other quiet, secluded areas where the man could be missing.
Election deniers in key states are newly-empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local bodies, which typically…
Harris/Walz will make first Georgia visit on Wed., rally in Savannah on Thurs.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be in Georgia on Wednesday, August 28, to begin a bus tour in South Georgia, while Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance recently held a rally in Valdosta. The post Harris/Walz will make first Georgia visit on Wed., rally in Savannah on Thurs. appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
‘False Fall’ Ending: Georgia Braces for More Heat
After a string of unseasonably cool days, Georgians woke up this morning to what might be the last gasp of the state’s first “false fall” of the year. With temperatures in the 80s and a crispness in the air that hinted at the changing seasons, it was just a brief reprieve before the heat is set to return, reminding residents that summer isn’t over yet.
Applications open for Georgia's Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program
The Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (GVELRP) provides financial relief, by way of student loan repayment, for veterinarians willing to provide veterinary services for food animals in shortage areas around the state. This program is administered by the State Veterinary Education Board with assistance from the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). The Board also receives administrative support from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The application period for 2025 will be open from Aug 1, 2024, through Sept 30, 2024. For complete details about the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program please see the overview document below. To be eligible to apply for...
Georgia Senate hands down Fulton County Jail recommendations
A Georgia Senate subcommittee has made 17 recommendations to improve the Fulton County Jail and court processes, including a third-party expert to streamline the process, a Fulton County Jail Advisory Board, and the City of Atlanta to provide the Atlanta City Detention Center. The post Georgia Senate hands down Fulton County Jail recommendations appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Man wanted by Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrested
UPDATE | According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Benjamin Hopson has been arrested. RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Benjamin Hopson. He’s wanted for enticing a child for indecent purposes. This incident occurred on Stevens Creek Road in June 2024. Active warrants are out for his arrest. […]
Fall weather outlook for CSRA
The recent bout of fall-like air has many of us in the CSRA wondering what the upcoming season has in store. Let’s take a closer look at what we might expect. What’s typical for fall in the CSRA To get a better grasp of our overall climate, let’s break down the season by month, looking […]
High schoolers can secure and manifest their future
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — High school students can secure and manifest their future on Saturday, August 24. ‘Securing and Manifesting Your Future’ runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church. Rising seniors can apply early to more than 500 schools, get help with scholarships, essays, and financial aid, and register […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.