Southwest Georgia News
Posted inFood
‘Go Woke, Go Broke’ Backfires: Savannah BBQ Joint Experiences Surge in Business Despite Failed Boycott
A Savannah BBQ restaurant found itself at the center of a social media storm after hosting Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a campaign stop. However, despite calls for a boycott, the local eatery saw an unexpected surge in business over the weekend. 🚨 What’s Happening: The visit from Harris and […]
Posted inMissing
Search Continues for Missing 64-Year-Old Kenderson Hill
Albany authorities continue their search for Kenderson Hill, a 64-year-old man who has been missing since the early morning of August 31. Hill was last seen at 3:45 a.m. leaving the 1500 block of Georgia Avenue. Described as 6’3″ and 200 pounds, Hill was wearing a beige hat, black jacket, black shirt, blue jeans, and […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Photos: Successful Helicopter Rescue in Chattahoochee National Forest
At approximately 1:00 p.m. Sunday, a 66-year-old woman was rescued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Aviation Unit after she sustained an ankle injury while hiking at Panther Creek Falls in Habersham County. The area, located in the remote Chattahoochee National Forest, is difficult to access, necessitating specialized assistance. The Details: Upon receiving the […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Bremen High Football Player Carson Kimball Injured in Friday Night Game
A routine football play on Friday night left Bremen High School quarterback Carson Kimball with a serious injury, prompting a wave of support from the Carroll County community. 🏈 Why It Matters: Kimball’s injury has sparked a strong response from the community, demonstrating the solidarity and support that small towns are known for. As Kimball […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Georgia Mourns Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a Jewish Hostage Killed By Hamas
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American, was among six hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza, a tragic conclusion to nearly 11 months of captivity following his abduction during the October 7 attacks at the Nova music festival in Israel. Goldberg-Polin, originally from Berkeley, California, lost part of his left arm during the attack when a grenade […]
Posted inHealth
6 West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Georgia
As summer draws to a close in Georgia, the state is seeing an uptick in West Nile Virus cases, with six confirmed infections reported so far. This comes at a time when mosquito activity is at its peak, heightening concerns about mosquito-borne diseases. West Nile Virus in Georgia: A Historical Perspective West Nile Virus is […]
Posted inEntertainment
Fans Left in the Dark as TV Networks and Carriers Clash Over Fees
Millions of sports fans across the U.S. missed key games this weekend as Disney and Comcast clashed with major TV providers, blacking out channels that were set to air some of the most anticipated events of the season. The disputes, involving DirecTV and Comcast, left subscribers without access to college football, the U.S. Open, and […]