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Tift Co. parents call for more school zone safety measures after SUV hits 5-year-old
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Many in Tifton are calling for more safety measures in school zones following a crash on Tuesday that left a 5-year-old boy in a coma. We’ve been keeping you updated on the condition of Isaiah Silva after he was hit by a car outside Len Lastinger Elementary School in Tifton.
Colquitt County High School student accepted into Destination Dawgs program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – One spectacular student of Colquitt County High School has been accepted into the Destination Dawgs program. Yana Wilson has been accepted into a unique program at the University of Georgia, designed to empower students with intellectual disabilities by equipping them with skills for self-determination, independence, and career advancement.
103rd Thomasville Rose Show and Festival closes out on Saturday
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - The 103rd Annual Rose Show had its final day on Saturday, April 27. The city of Thomasville posted to Facebook that outdoor artisans will celebrate all things roses. “Handcrafted artisans and makers from across the Southeast will be selling their handmade goods. You can enjoy food...
Pelham man sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison on drug charges
MACON, Ga. (WALB) - A Pelham resident with a lengthy criminal history in Southwest Georgia was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison on Tuesday, April 24. Skeeter Eugene Weeks, 41, was sentenced to serve 188 months in prison to be followed by four years of supervised release by a U.S. District Judge, according to a release. There is no parole in the federal system.
Troop 270 Attends Merit Badge University
Staff Reports By Britt Brinson The South Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its annual Merit Badge University at Camp Osborn in Worth County over the weekend of April 26-28, 2024. Seven youth members and five adults from Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 joined over 300 other Scouts and Scouters representing nine Councils and […] The post Troop 270 Attends Merit Badge University appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
All services restored following CNSNext’s internet outage affecting Thomasville customers
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - A major fiber break caused CNSNext to experience an internet outage Thursday morning, affecting many Thomasville customers. CNSNext said on Facebook Thursday morning that the fiber break stemmed from a large tree falling. Around 3 p.m., the company said they were able to locate the fiber...
SRTC Criminal Justice Program Utilizes Virtual Reality and Judgment Simulation Lab with Moultrie Police Department
THOMASVILLE, GA (04/25/2024) The Criminal Justice Program at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is shaping the future of criminal justice education through its innovative use of technology. Benjie Nobles, Criminal Justice Faculty at SRTC, focuses on providing hands-on experiences for his students and preparing them for real-world scenarios with virtual reality (VR) headsets and judgment simulation technology.
BB gun found in student’s bookbag at Northside Elementary in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. – Tift County Schools confirmed that on Tuesday morning, a student at Northside Elementary School reported to a teacher that another student was in possession of a weapon in their bookbag. The teacher promptly notified school administrators, who then contacted system security personnel and local law enforcement.
AmeriPro Health & Baconton Community Charter School launches hands-on EMT training program for high school students
BACONTON, Ga. – It’s a big day in Baconton as Baconton Community Charter School has signed a partnership for a new program for students interested in EMS. The school is partnering with AmeriPro Health to create a pathway program for students interested in first response. School district grant...
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