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Mobile farmers market rolls out July 19
The S.T.O.P. Food Truck is offering a new program. The Sustainable, Tasty, Outreach Project Mobile Farmers Market rolls into the South Augusta Farmers Market, 4104 Windsor Spring Rd., from 5 to 9 p.m. July 19 for its first stop. The new initiative is designed to connect local farmers with new...
Georgia Democrats and state representatives show support for new Biden-Harris Campaign headquarters in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Democratic state lawmakers and citizens gathered to support the opening of a new Biden-Harris campaign office on Macon Road, Thursday evening. The event saw many Democratic state representatives make an appearance including State Representative Teddy Reese, Congressman Stanford Bishop, Jr. Reese says this campaign office serves as a reminder that the […]
Coroner called to Savannah River after body found
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroner, Mark Bowen, confirms he was called to the scene at the Savannah River in Augusta. Tamiko Shynese Bolton, 36, is arrested in the June 15 murder of Elias Jkhael Delk along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. We were on the scene at...
Classic Car Parade Passes Through Sparta en Route to Milledgeville
Last week, admirers of classic cars were able to catch a glimpse of 150 hot rods as a parade passed through Sparta on its way to Milledgeville. The second annual National Collector Car Appreciation Day event saw its proceeds benefit the Georgia Sheriff’s Association Youth Homes, which is a residential care program that houses, feeds, and clothes abandoned, neglected, and abused children in a safe, nurturing environment.
Macon-Bibb’s New Library Annex Opens at Macon Mall
Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) has opened its newest branch, the Library Annex, in Macon-Bibb. Located in the Macon Mall facing Mercer University Drive, the Library Annex aims to provide convenient access to library services and materials for the West Bibb community. This branch features three new study rooms and the first public meeting room in the county. Additionally, the Library Annex facilitates the processing of books distributed across seven counties in middle Georgia and throughout the PINES system.
After nearly 35 years in business Comic Plus of Macon closing soon
MACON, Ga. — Comics Plus of Macon in downtown is closing its doors at the end of July. The store has been a fixture of the Macon comic community for around 35 years, Jennifer Berkner said. "It is emotional for me because I bought the store knowing it had...
Minimal oversight led to misspent money meant for Pleasant Hill, records show
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series examining the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority’s impact on the historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood. The authority was created by legislation introduced by State Rep. James Beverly, D-Macon, in 2012 with the sole mission of eliminating poverty in the city’s poorest neighborhoods.
City of Albany hosts town hall meeting to update citizens on Henderson Park recreational facility
ALBANY, Ga. – The city of Albany is also gearing up for an important town hall meeting, where residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions and hear from city leaders. The primary focus of this meeting is to discuss updates on the Henderson Park recreational facility. Commissioner...
Jonesboro Achieves Main Street America Accreditation
JONESBORO — In recognition of its revitalization efforts, preservation-based economic development and other factors, the City of Jonesboro was recently named a Main Street America Accredited Community for 2024. Jonesboro is one of 800 communities nationwide to earn Main Street America’s top designation tier. “I would like to...
Join us for Our 4th Annual MESS FEST at Lokomotion
Mess Fest is back! Free event for kids and families! Come get messy with slime, foam, and more in the meadow at Lokomotion. This meadow is located behind the golf course/ bumper boats at Lokomotion Family Fun Park in Fayetteville. Each vendor will set up a messy activity for kids...
Former Georgia Senator, Dalton native passes away at 91
DALTON, Ga. — Former Georgia Senator and Dalton native Dr. Don Thomas has passed away at the age of 91. Thomas' obituary says he passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to the obituary, Thomas was a family practice physician in Dalton for 58 years.
Blue Angels To Return To Wings Over North Georgia in 2025
For the second year in a row, the Wings Over North Georgia air show will not take place due to construction on the main runway at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, however, the air show organizers recently announced that the Blue Angels will headline the show in 2025. The Blue Angels have not been at the airshow since 2021, but have headlined the event several times in the past. ...
Football Preseason Officially Gets Underway Monday
With summer workout and conditioning programs now in the rear-view mirror, prep football teams will officially start the preseason Monday with their first of the GHSA’s mandated acclimation-day practices. In a rule adopted several years ago, the GHSA requires teams to hold five days of non-padded practices to acclimate to the heat before putting on the full pads. Several local teams will have a full week of those non-padded sessions,...
Georgia picked to win SEC title in 2024 preseason media poll
Released on Friday afternoon, the Georgia Bulldogs have been picked to win the 2024 SEC football title in the preseason media poll. The poll was taken from numerous media members at the SEC media days earlier this week. In all, the Bulldogs received 165 points to win the title, and were followed next by the Texas Longhorns with 27 points. The Alabama Crimson Tide finished third with 12 points, while the Ole Miss Rebels, Vanderbilt Commodores, LSU Tigers, and South Carolina Gamecocks all had under 10 points as well. Georgia also had 3,330 points to sit atop the predicted order of finish, with Texas once again following behind with 3,041 in second, meaning that the media predicts the Bulldogs and Longhorns to meet in the SEC title game later this season. Alabama sat in third with 2,891 points. In addition to the media poll, preseason All-SEC teams were also chosen this past week at SEC media days, with Georgia leading all teams with six total First Team selections. 2024 FOOTBALL MEDIA POLL @GeorgiaFootball (🏆), @TexasFootball predicted to meet in 2024 #SECChampionship by a vote of the media covering #SECMD24 🔗 https://t.co/vXZkOyTLS8 pic.twitter.com/EuyYsYG2is — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) July 19, 2024
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