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Pedestrian hit, killed in Washington County
TENNILLE, Ga. (WJBF) – Deputies and Emergency Services Personnel are on the scene of an fatal accident involving a pedestrian on the 4000 Block of Hwy 68 South of Tennille. Authorities said drivers should expect traffic delays as traffic will be diverted. Georgia State Patrol is responding to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Traffic […]
Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery
When life gives you lemons, you start a lemonade stand. Mary Joy’s Lemonade stands will be spread around the Southeast on Saturday, July 27. The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation will be putting on four lemonade stands to raise funds for Hadilee Arnold’s recovery. Moosman, the namesake of the foundation, and Arnold were two of the […] The post Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Pedestrian killed in accident on Highway 68 near Tennille
TENNILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A pedestrian was killed in an accident in Tennille early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Deputies and EMS were on the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on the 4000 block of Highway 68 South of Tennille around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Georgia River Network launches livestreams to showcase recreational, natural value of waterways
Summertime is ripe for enjoying Georgia’s rivers. Whether it’s the Chattahoochee, Altamaha, Ocmulgee, or any of the more than 70,000 river miles flowing through the state’s vast network of waterways, residents and visitors alike love fishing, floating, and paddling on them. So much so that according to a 2021 U.S. Bureau of Economics report, recreation on the state’s rivers accounts for at least $763 million of revenue each year. ...
Redneckin’ For Jesus delivers good, clean fun
The charcoal was not in the ceremonial grill as planned, but that did not stop Randy “L-Bow” Tidwell from kicking off the opening ceremony of the third annual Redneckin’ For Jesus games. Tidwell held a torch made from Vienna sausage cans, shooting flames near the stage where...
A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps
The official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah is 11 a.m. Saturday at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run and MTB Race. This public ceremony event marks the start of construction on what will become the longest paved...
Man dead after car accident in Washington County, Sheriff's Office said
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — A man is dead after a car accident in Washington County, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Nathaniel Brantley, 32, was walking on Georgia Highway 68 near Deep Cut Road around 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Georgia State Patrol and Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran.
Peachtree Corners Highlights Israeli Tech in Georgia
— A July 11 networking event in Peachtree Corners highlighted nine Israeli firms developing and testing technology in Georgia, from newcomers proving the viability of smart-city devices to a decade-old brand emails against cyber attacks. Among the investors now firmly rooted in the state are IronScales, which helps companies detect...
New 20,000-square-foot shopping center under construction in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A new shopping center is bringing a Tex-Mex chain and Japanese restaurant to Warner Robins. Tenmii Japanese Eatery and DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill have signed leases for space in a new shopping center, Kevin Harkins of The Summit Group said. The Summit Group is the...
14-Year-Old Killed After Wall Collapse at Air Force Base Pool Club
A devastating incident occurred on Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, at Robins Air Force Base, resulting in the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy and injuring three other minors. The collapse of a concrete wall inside the men’s locker room at the Heritage Pool has left the community in mourning and raised serious concerns about safety.
$22M Tax Refund Bonanza Hits 10,000+ Cook County Homeowners
Cook County Property Owners to Receive Automatic Payouts for Overpaid Taxes Over 10,000 Cook County Homeowners to Get Tax Refunds Automatically In a recent announcement, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas revealed that over 10,000 property owners in Cook County will receive more than $22 million in automatic refunds for overpaid 2023 property taxes. This news […]
Girl, 8, Vanishes from Her Georgia Neighborhood and 14 Hours of Search Time Are Lost
Nearly 26 years after 8-year-old Shy'Kemmia Pate vanished from her Unadilla, Georgia neighborhood, her grieving family is still desperate for answers. “It’s a storm that never [stops] storming in your life,” her mom Veronica Pate told the Dateline: Missing in America podcast, now in its third season. Shy'Kemmia,...
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