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'We're so proud of him' | School members react to Houston County superintendent retiring
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — A school event just before the start of school in Houston County brings word of an ending that's on the way. Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott announced he's retiring in the spring of 2025. "It is with a mix of emotions that I announce my retirement...
Warner Robins Police Department hosts women's firearm safety class amid increasing demand
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — After local gun shops say they’ve seen an increase in the number of women buying guns, the Warner Robins Police Department is offering a training program to ensure women know how and when to use their weapons safely. The Women’s Firearm Safety Class, led...
City of Warner Robins hosts first ever Burger Week in September
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The City of Warner Robins announced their inaugural Burger Week in September, according to a press release. The event brings 25 local restaurants together to showcase their “creativity and culinary skills” with limited-time burger creations. Eight restaurants have already signed up to participate...
Georgia Wildlife Federation receives Rocky Mountain Elk Grant
COVINGTON – The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently funded Georgia Wildlife Federation’s 2024-2025 SY project titled “Fort Valley State University Academics Afield: Connecting Underrepresented College Students to Conservation Through Hunting.” Academics Afield is a college learn-to-hunt program that is implemented at several colleges and universities throughout the Southeastern United States. Founded in 2019, Academics Afield attempts to reduce barriers to hunting and shooting sports by providing workshops available to students with little to no firearm or hunting experience. Each school’s program comes with a variety...
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
Georgia companies deconstruct buildings instead of demolishing them
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. At the Re:Purpose Savannah warehouse on the city’s east side, staff and volunteers spent a recent morning unloading wooden panels from a pickup truck, reglazing old windows and using a metal detector to find and pull out nails in used wood.
Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Georgia health coverage commission begins its effort to improve health care access
About 2.3 million Georgians are enrolled in either Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids. Enrollment peaked at 3.1 million during the COVID pandemic but has declined since the COVID-related public health emergency ended in May of last year.
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
ATHENS -- Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. For most farmers operating on razor-thin profit margins, irrigation is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods. Due to this critical dependence, numerous state agencies actively promote water use efficiency to sustain the industry. In the Coastal Plain region of the state, where the majority of crop...
Multiple WAWA Stores Coming to South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The company behind the high-end convenience store WAWA, tells WALB News 10 new stores will soon be built in multiple South Georgia locations, including Albany. Rumors have been circulating on social media that a WAWA will soon be built along Highway 82 near the Lee County line...
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