The Gist: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in finding Wesley Glenn Fulford, a 30-year-old missing person they say has a history of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. What Happened?: Wesley Glenn Fulford, a resident of Springfield has been reported missing since May after traveling to Macon to stay with a friend on Harold Road. […]
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It’s A Girl: Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Habersham delivers its first baby
In a historic occasion on Monday, July 3, 2023, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham celebrated the birth of its first baby. Proud parents Katy and David Littrell welcomed their beautiful daughter, Maddie Kate Littrell, into the world at 10:38 a.m. The little one weighed a healthy 7 pounds, 14 ounces. The joyous event took place […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene ousted from House Freedom Caucus
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been kicked out of the conservative House Freedom Caucus after voting to raise the nation’s debt limit and making disparaging remarks about a fellow House Republican, The Daily Beast and other Washington, D.C.-based media outlets reported. Greene, R-Rome, has aligned herself in […]
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Valdosta gets ready for Back to School block party
The sixth annual Back to School Community Block Party is coming to Valdosta on Saturday, August 5. The event will take place at Drexel Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the entire community free of charge. Last year, over 700 students and their families enjoyed a day filled with activities, […]
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Weekend Weather: Storms expected in Georgia
The Gist: Georgia braces for scattered thunderstorms throughout the weekend and next week. The greatest risk for more potent storms is on the horizon for Sunday and Monday, courtesy of an incoming cold front. While the likelihood of widespread severe weather remains low, residents should be prepared for periods of heavy rain, frequent lightning, and […]
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University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College join forces for nursing students
The Gist: University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College have joined forces to establish a partnership that will create a seamless pathway for nursing students between the two institutions. This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities and provide a streamlined transition for students pursuing nursing careers. What Happened?: The presidents of University of West […]
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E. Coli Levels Are Still Too High in the Chattahoochee River
As of Thursday, the E. coli contamination in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area continues to be a cause for concern and the river is closed downstream of Roswell. The contamination is a result of an ongoing spill from a Fulton County wastewater treatment facility. The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is actively monitoring the situation and conducting daily […]
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Police arrest man accused of killing a Georgia deputy and then stealing his patrol car
Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyee Browne, 26, of Macon County was killed after a suspect allegedly shot him and then stole the deputy’s patrol car. According to an ongoing investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Browne responded to a report of a truck parked in the middle of Highway 280 West in Cordele at […]
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One Dead in Fatal Traffic Collision on Houston Road in Macon
MACON — A fatal traffic collision occurred late Tuesday night on Houston Road near Hawkinsville Road, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Terry Lynn Crump of Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place just after 11:30 p.m. when a southbound Nissan Sentra, driven by a 29-year-old Macon man, struck Crump, […]
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Georgia Subway under fire for sign mocking Titanic sub implosion
The Gist: A Rincon Subway franchise stirred up controversy this week when a seemingly insensitive remark was displayed on their sign. “Our subs don’t implode,” the sign read, a jab at a devastating recent submarine disaster near the Titanic wreckage which led to the loss of five lives. What Happened?: Visible from Highway 21, the […]