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Video: 'American Idol' finalist surprises Jeff Davis High band with $20,000 donation
HAZLEHURST, Ga. — Southeast Georgia's 'American Idol' finalist is making a positive impact on his hometown. During Sunday's airing of the 'Idol' finale, it was revealed Will Moseley, with help from 'Idol,' ABC and the CMA Foundation, donated $20,000 to the Jeff Davis High School band. Watch more in...
Douglas police investigate 2 shootings with injuries
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - The Douglas Police Department (DPD) is currently investigating two recent shootings that left injuries. On Thursday, May 16, officers were called to the 400 block of Sibbett Avenue just before 3 a.m. to a report of a home being shot several times, according to a police release.
Freshman phenom: Coffee High’s Lainey Griffin wins 912Sports “Girls Tennis Player of the Year”
DOUGLAS, GA – Serena Williams dominated women’s tennis for the better part of 20 years. Now, Coco Gauff is widely considered as the new face of the sport. But allow me to introduce you to Coffee High School’s Lainey Griffin, who can say she has something the others do not…being named the Girls Tennis Player of the Year by 912Sports.
Missing in South Ga: Investigators still searching for missing Fitzgerald mom 3 years later
FITZGERALD, Ga. (WALB) - It’s been three years since Keora Lawson, 22, went missing and investigators are still pushing to find out what happened to her. Police say Lawson, also fondly known as Keke was last seen on May 1 on surveillance video at It’s Fashion. After that police say she was dropped off at a home in Fitzgerald where she frequented and left the home on foot without telling anyone where she was going.
The CMA Foundation and ABC Donate $60,000 to Three Music Education Programs During “American Idol” Finale
“American Idol” Finalists Surprise Local Music Education Organizations. with Funding on Behalf of the CMA Foundation and ABC. Watch the Surprise Donations on “American Idol” HERE. NASHVILLE—The CMA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Country Music Association, together with ABC, are donating a total of $60,000 to...
Georgia anglers recognized as 'newest state saltwater record holders': See the massive catches
Two new saltwater fishing records were recently recognized in the state of Georgia, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Facebook this week. The record for the largest almaco Jack fish was set, while the largest blackfin tuna caught by a woman was tied, said the department's post. Both...
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...
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...
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