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Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival, Abbeville
Abbeville’s claim to fame used to be that Jefferson Davis spent a night in the town as he was fleeing Union forces prior to his capture and imprisonment, and that was once the focus of the town’s annual public gathering. But times have changed and Abbeville is now...
Record-setting new saltwater fish records set by Georgia residents | Take a look at their catches
GEORGIA, USA — Two Georgia residents are the Peach State's newest saltwater fish record holders, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Jason Rich, of McRae-Helena, reeled in a hefty 23-pound, 15.04-ounce Almaco Jack on May 2 while fishing offshore between South Ledge and Navy Tower R3, according to the DNR.
Hazlehurst holds parade for American Idol finalist
HAZLEHURST, Ga. (WSAV)– The town of Hazlehurst held a homecoming for American Idol contestant Will Moseley on Tuesday. He is one of the three finalists for the singing competition this season. The community welcomed the singer with a parade downtown. Will also performed for hundreds of people in his hometown, something he says that he […]
Will Moseley celebrated by Hazlehurst with county-wide pep rally, receives key to the city
HAZLEHURST, Ga. — Students, faculty and community members from Jeff Davis County packed into the high school to celebrate their "American Idol" finalist, Will Moseley. Hundreds of students from Jeff Davis Middle and High Schools packed into the gymnasium to celebrate "Big 'Mo." "I'm so glad because he is...
These federal grants can help ease multiplying election threats
Coffee County, Georgia, abruptly severed its connection to the state’s voter registration system last month after it suffered what investigators believe was a ransomware attack. The county in southeastern Georgia first rose to prominence in January 2021 when supporters of then-President Donald Trump broke into an election office there...
Three individuals facing federal charges after Dodge County swatting incident
DODGE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) -- Three individuals alleged to be part of an online swatting group are now facing federal charges. 18-year-old Owen Jarboe from Hagerstown, Maryland, 26-year-old Evan Strauss from Moneta, Virginia, and 18-year-old Brayden Grace from Columbus, Ohio are being charged with Conspiracy, Cyberstalking, Interstate Threatening Communications, and Threats to Damage or Destroy by Means of Fire and Explosives.
"Let's Go Big Mo!" Community cheers as GS grad Will Moseley reaches top 3 on American Idol
This week, the Hazlehurst community came together to celebrate one of its own, Will Moseley, a proud 2023 graduate of Georgia Southern University. He has secured a top 3 spot in the national American Idol competition. The community held a parade in his honor, and he offered a free concert. Students at Jeff Davis Pre-K, located in Moseley's hometown, showed their support in their classrooms and along the parade route with encouraging messages on handmade signs: "Go Big Mo!" "We're proud of you!" and "High Five for Making the Top Three!" Christian Ryles Edwards, a Hazlehurst native and one of the Pre-K teachers,...
Two Telfair County anglers reel in new state saltwater records
Georgia’s coastal waters have been kind to Telfair County anglers this week, with two individuals setting new state records for their catches. Jason H. Rich, 40, of McRae-Helena, reeled in a massive 23-pound, 15.04-ounce Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana) on May 2, 2024, while fishing offshore between the South Ledge and Navy Tower R3. This impressive catch shatters the previous record of 19-pounds, 10.53-ounces set by Hayden W. Mundy of Midway, Ga., just three months ago in March 2024. Rich, a licensed saltwater guide, was fishing aboard his boat "Slay Ride" and used a spinning rod with a vertical jig to entice...
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