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Downtown Cairo hosts first-ever chili cookoff at fall festival to support community

CAIRO, Ga. (WCTV) - Downtown Cairo held a fall festival Saturday, featuring its first-ever chili cook-off to raise money for the community. Downtown Development Authority and Main Street put the event together. In addition to games for kids and live music, people could buy a ticket to sample chili from...

Cairo, GA · 18h
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Georgia House Seat Flips After Votes Found on Memory Card

A memory card containing hundreds of Election Day votes went uncounted, sparking a state investigation.

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Two crashes hours apart on I-10 in Jefferson County lead to traffic backups

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Two crashes hours apart on I-10 eastbound in Jefferson County led to traffic backups on Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The first crash transpired just after 11 a.m. near exit 219 eastbound, according to an FHP press release. Troopers said a semi-truck traveling east on I-10 veered off the road towards the south shoulder and collided with the tree line.

Jefferson County, FL · 2d
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Grady County commissioners propose property tax hike of nearly 5%

Grady County commissioners propose a 12.64 mill rate, a 4.72% property tax increase. The first of three public hearings is set for November 11th.

Grady County, GA · 2d

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Leon County resident receives newly built home at housewarming ceremony

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Leon County resident now has a brand new place to call home thanks to local housing assistance. The new home was built through the county’s Housing Services’ Home Replacement Program with funding from the annual State Housing Initiatives Partnership. Leon County’s State Housing...

Leon County, FL · 3d

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South Georgia Communities "Deck the Halls" for the upcoming holidays

CAIRO & VALDOSTA, Ga. -- Downtown Cairo is about to get a holiday glow as crews finish installing Christmas lights ahead of the city’s Christmas Parade. The lights are expected to be turned on right before the parade on Thursday, Dec. 3, marking the start of the festive season in the downtown area.

Valdosta, GA · 2d

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Albany moves forward with underground cable upgrades to improve power reliability

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Albany city commissioners approved a $388,800 contract to replace aging underground power lines across the city, outsourcing the labor to improve infrastructure and prevent prolonged outages. The contract allows a company based in Buford, Ga. to install new cables and protective piping to help prevent...

Albany, GA · 3d

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36th annual Fountain City Classic brings together community for plenty of fun

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Fountain City Classic parade returned Saturday for the first time in three years as people attended events tied to the 36th annual Fountain City Classic game between the Albany State Golden Rams and the Fort Valley State Wildcats. People have attended events leading up to...

Columbus, GA · 1d

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Seminole County Election News UPDATE

On Saturday, November 7th, Seminole County Elections Supervisor Ron Foskey made the following announcement to clarify the incorrect information concerning the Seminole County Election currently being reported by various media outlets and social media platforms. “There was NO memory card “discovered,” “missing,” or “found”.

Seminole County, GA · 2d

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Albany awarded $7.3M to improve safety at intersections with history of deadly and serious crashes, city says

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — The city of Albany has received more than $7.3 million in federal funding to improve safety at two intersections that have been the site of multiple serious and deadly crashes. The city announced it has been awarded a total of $7,368,640 from the U.S. Department...

Albany, GA · 2d

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From FAMU to Spelman, HBCU Alumni Make History in the Midterms

For decades, Black leaders have been preaching that HBCUs consistently punch above their weight, producing some of the nation’s best and brightest doctors, educators, and lawmakers. If it wasn’t understood before, this year’s midterms proved their point … again. From Howard University’s hilltop to the highest...

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Amendment 3 passes as Leon County leaders prepare for revenue impacts

Amendment 3 has passed statewide, and Leon County leaders are now preparing for tough decisions and major revenue losses ahead.

Leon County, FL · 2d

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'Historic milestone': FAMU wins too as Donalds, Bottoms become governors

The history-making victories of Florida and Georgia's newly elected governors hit home for Florida A&M University . While Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds – a former FAMU student – will become the first Black individual in the state to take on the role when he assumes office, Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms – a FAMU graduate – becomes the first Black individual and the first woman elected governor of The Peach State. It also makes her the first Black woman governor in the nation's history. "This is a historic milestone for our state and a testament to what becomes possible when preparation meets the call to lead and serve," FAMU President Marva Johnson said in a Nov. 4 prepared statement, referring to Donalds' win. "Governor-elect Donalds spent formative years at the College of Love and Charity, and we are proud that he is part of that legacy." "We wish him every success as he prepares to serve the people of Florida," she added, "and FAMU stands ready to partner with his administration to expand opportunity for every Floridian." More on Donalds' victory: 'Story of redemption': Donalds path to become Florida's next governor Donalds – a Brooklyn, New York native and a

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Tallahassee holiday staple, Project Annie, pausing amid business transition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A holiday tradition in Tallahassee’s Frenchtown neighborhood is coming to a halt this year. Annie Johnson, the founder of the non-profit Project Annie, said her annual Thanksgiving community meal is canceled this year. For nearly three decades, the event has fed more than 2,000 people...

Tallahassee, FL · 3d

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'He was not afraid': Tallahassee lawyer, former mayor Kent Spriggs dies

Longtime Tallahassee civil rights attorney Kent Spriggs – also a former city commissioner and mayor who spent more than 50 years fighting discrimination and racism – died Nov. 2 at his Asheville, North Carolina. The 87-year-old's death was announced by his wife, retired Tallahassee Democrat reporter Kathleen Laufenberg. Spriggs confronted injustice, even when it meant going head-to-head with hate groups, fielding threats or being handcuffed and jailed. Those who knew him say his intense disposition was rooted in a "take no prisoners" pursuit of the law. Some of his notable cases included David Roby Keaton, part of the "Quincy Five," a name given to five Black men from the rural city 20 miles west of Tallahassee who were were arrested for the murder of an off-duty Leon County sheriff's deputy during a robbery of a Tallahassee convenience store in 1970. The arrest sparked an outpouring of protests in Quincy and Tallahassee by those who believed the men were unfairly accused, according to a 2015 article in the Tallahassee Democrat . Keaton, one of the first to go on trial, was sentenced to death and later became the nation's first prisoner exonerated from death row. There were dozens more clients and

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

The plane commonly referred to as Air Force Two when carrying the vice president was spotted Thursday and Friday at the Tallahassee International Airport. According to the flight crew, this was a training flight and there were no elected or appointed personnel aboard, Alison Faris, a city spokesperson, said. It departed from Tallahassee Friday morning. Photos of the executive aircraft flooded local social media pages Nov. 5 as people shared their up-close photos with the Boeing C-32A, the military version of a Boeing 757. Several people who are a part of Tallahassee's Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Air Force with things like search-and-rescue and disaster-response missions, posted that they got to see the plane and meet with its security detail. Elena Barrera can be reached at ebarrera@tallahassee.com . Follow her on X: @elenabarreraaa . This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Tallahassee's changing commission could reshape how city decisions are made

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- For years, a 3-2 split has shaped some of the biggest decisions at City Hall. Tuesday’s results brought a new look to the commission, with Matlow elected mayor and Perez winning Matlow’s former seat. Matlow said his early focus goes beyond who votes with whom....

Tallahassee, FL · 3d

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Retirees Are Quietly Moving To Perry, A Taylor County Town Where Homes Still Cost Less

Some Florida towns shout about themselves on billboards, and some just keep the porch light on and wait. Out in the Big Bend, far from the crowded coasts, one small county seat has been drawing a steady trickle of retirees who want more room and fewer headaches. The draw is...

Taylor County, FL · 4d

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From anticipation to celebration: Tallahassee voters witness a shift in city leadership

Attendees of the Leon Democratic Environmental Caucus’ watch party look on as city commisioner-elect P.J. Perez speaks (Asha Whiting / FAMUAN) The crowded floor of Proof Brewing Company buzzed with anticipation Tuesday night as candidates’ families embraced, children played and attendees lined up for food while awaiting election results that could reshape Tallahassee’s political landscape.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Wakulla County Public Library is looking for neighbors' help in finding a stolen grill

WAKULLA COUNTY, FL (WTXL) — The Wakulla County Public Library's grill was taken. In a post on Facebook, they asked if neighbors saw it and to report it to the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office. In the post, they included a picture of it and noted how the tongue is...

Wakulla County, FL · 2d