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Project Macon: Are surveillance cameras watching you, or criminals?
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Is the risk worth the reward? That's the question activists and authorities both ask when it comes to mass surveillance. You do not want the government tracking you any and everywhere you're going. "Right now, millions of dollars worth of cameras can be found across...
Mercer Athletics To Host Annual Fan Appreciation Day On August 10
MACON – Autographs, giveaways and the opportunity to meet student-athletes and coaches will highlight the Mercer athletics department' annual Fan Appreciation Day that will take place on August 10. The event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center's Heritage Hall and admission is free.
WGXA and Atrium Health Amphitheater team up to support education in Middle Georgia
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- WGXA and The Atrium Health Amphitheater are teaming up to support education in Middle Georgia by Stuffing the Bus!. We need your help! Stop by any of the following locations in Middle Georgia to drop off new school supplies:. Sweet Eleanor's Divine Desserts (530 Poplar Street)
"It's like our Super Bowl:" Macon's Bragg Jam celebrates 25 years
This weekend, Macon's annual Bragg Jam will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in downtown Macon. "It's like our Super Bowl for downtown," said Rebecca Kraft, a Macon bartender. "Every bartender at every establishment that has a venue open for Bragg Jam is gonna be completely busy." Six venues will host...
'It was a no-brainer for us' | Salvation Army of Macon adds basketball court, playground
MACON, Ga. — Salvation Army of Greater Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, July 25 to celebrate the installation of a new outdoor basketball court and playground. They told 13WMAZ the playground was installed over a month and a half ago. Several foundations raised the money for the court and playground.
Vine Ingle Little League 13U heads to World Series after state championship win
Macon, GA (WGXA) - The Vine Ingle Little League 13U team from Macon has achieved an incredible milestone by becoming state champions. Now, they are set to head to California to compete in the World Series. The program, which was recently revived after nearly a decade-long hiatus, has seen a...
Two men arrested in suspected death of Gabby Dixon appear before Macon judge
MACON, Ga. — A court appearance on Wednesday gave a little more information about a discovery of what is believed to be Gabby Dixon's body. She's the 18-year-old mother of two, and she went missing in October of last year. Two men investigators arrested in the case appeared before...
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.
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