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One man displaced after Midway home fire
MIDWAY, Ga. (WTOC) - A structure fire In the unincorporated area of Midway has left one person displaced, according to Coastal News Service. Liberty County Fire Services Chief, Brian Darby said fire units from the Liberty County Services arrived on scene to a residential fire located on the 200 block of Westfield Road.
Red Cross aids 8 people after home fire in Liberty County
MIDWAY, Ga. (WSAV) – Volunteers from the East Central Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a home fire Thursday night, helping eight people. The fire broke out at a home on Westfield Road, and members of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team swiftly arrived to give emergency aid to the affected family, providing comfort kits, direct client assistance, and recovery planning to meet disaster-caused needs.
Mysterious signs say Midway Fire Station is closed
Sometime Wednesday, signs appeared on the doors of the Midway Volunteer Fire Department’s station house. They read, “Important Notice: Building Closed for Inspection/Repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. The building is undergoing repairs.”. Deputy Chief Jonathan Campbell, who is serving as acting chief, said he had not been...
Clearwave Fiber Strengthens Connections in Hinesville, Ga., with Opening of Customer Experience Center
Clearwave Fiber, the leading Fiber internet provider in Southeast Georgia, partnered with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce to hold a grand opening event and commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new Customer Experience Center at 1067 W. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, Ga. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to provide exceptional service and support to its valued customers.
Back to School Guide: Dates, resources that parents in Coastal Georgia, the Lowcountry should know
Above video: Need school uniforms? Check to see where you can get your student outfitted. Summer is still going strong in the greater Savannah area. But it won't be long before students return to class. Below is a list of resources and information parents may find valuable before the first...
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.
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.
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 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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