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For his capstone exhibition, Saulee Smith didn't set out just to paint faces—he painted people as they are, as they remember, and as they hope to be seen. The artist, graduating from his the University of West Georgia's fine arts program, roots his practice in something deceptively simple: listening.
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Saulee Smith Artist Spotlight: Painting People As They Are

by Katya OzerkovMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025

For his capstone exhibition, Saulee Smith didn’t set out just to paint faces—he painted people as they are, as they remember, and as they hope to be seen. The artist, graduating from his the University of West Georgia’s fine arts program, roots his practice in something deceptively simple: listening. In his latest series, Saulee interviews […]

Jim Dent, the Augusta-born golf legend whose booming drives and steady play made him a fixture on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours, died Friday at the age of 85.
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Golf Legend and Augusta Native Jim Dent Dies at 85

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025
Susan Holmes, a former state lawmaker and the first woman to serve as mayor of Monticello, has died. She was 76.
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Susan Holmes, Former State Representative and Monticello Mayor, Dies at 76

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Columbus residents are remembering former City Councilwoman Judy Thomas, who died Saturday after serving her community for more than a decade.
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Columbus Mourns Loss Of Former City Councilwoman Judy Thomas

by B.T. ClarkApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025
Lieutenant Helio Garcia of the South Fulton Police Department died Tuesday night after being involved in a head-on collision while working his shift.
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South Fulton Police Lieutenant Dies in Head-On Collision While on Duty

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025
A day on the golf course ended in heartbreak. A father and son—both well-loved in their community—were killed in a tragic accident during Saturday's storms.
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GoFundMe Page Set Up For Father and Son Killed on Georgia Golf Course

by B.T. ClarkApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025
A section of East Broad Street in Savannah will soon honor the legacy of Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Sr., a respected pastor who served the community for over three decades.
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Savannah Will Name a Street After Rev. Matthew Southall Brown: Who Was He?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp named a Southwest Georgia businesswoman Tuesday to serve as the state's 11th labor commissioner.
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Meet Georgia’s New Labor Commissioner

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025
New state troopers have joined the Georgia State Patrol after completing an intensive 34-week training program that far exceeds state requirements for peace officers.
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Meet The 22 Newest Georgia State Troopers

by B.T. ClarkMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025
A Douglas County High School senior is rewriting the playbook when it comes to college scholarships.
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Georgia High School Senior Earns $1 Million in Scholarships

by B.T. ClarkMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025
City Administrator Phil Higgins confirmed Wednesday that 44-year-old Crystal Sawyer, an Inventory Clerk in the city’s Utilities Distribution and Collection Division, died after being struck by a truck in a city parking lot.
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Cumming Employee Who Died in Parking Lot Accident Was 44-Year-Old Crystal Sawyer

by B.T. ClarkMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025
Nearly 84 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Georgia native lost in the early hours of America’s entry into World War II will finally be laid to rest with full military honors.
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Georgia Pearl Harbor Hero Finally Laid to Rest

by B.T. ClarkMarch 11, 2025
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Famous Georgians With March Birthdays

by B.T. ClarkMarch 5, 2025
"I prefer art to be disturbing-- its more fun making it" says Emily Boatright who never planned to make art about epilepsy. She was just looking for inspiration—an artist who had explored the condition in their work, but search after search came up empty.
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Artist Spotlight: All Eyes on Emily Boatright

by Katya OzerkovMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025
The city of Avondale Estates is mourning the loss of former Mayor Terry Dean Giager, who passed away on February 18 at his home.
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Former Avondale Estates Mayor Terry Giager Dies at 77

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025
 Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced today that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, which is the last day of the Court’s current term.
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Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Resigns

by News DeskFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025
Chief Scott Hamilton made history as Austell's first African American police chief. Now, after two and a half years of service, he announces his departure to focus on family.
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Austell’s First Black Police Chief Resigns

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025
The Roswell community is preparing to say goodbye to Officer Jeremy Labonte, who was killed in the line of duty Friday night. Funeral services have been scheduled to honor his life and service.
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Funeral Services Announced for Fallen Roswell Police Officer

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

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