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Kroger employee allegedly gave family, friends 5-finger discounts
NEWNAN, Ga. (WKRC) - A Kroger employee allegedly gave her family and friends five-finger discounts. According to WAGA-TV, 19-year-old Mirycle Crawford left work in handcuffs July 2 after she allegedly gave family and friends cash and free gas. Per the outlet, loss prevention staff at a Kroger location in Newnan, Georgia accused Crawford of not depositing cash into the company's safe as she should have.
Children Connect Museum Celebrates Renovations with a Launch Party!
The Children Connect Museum is excited to announce its much-anticipated Launch Party on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This family-friendly event will celebrate the museum's recent renovations and aims to bring the community together for a day full of engaging activities and fun. Located in the heart of Newnan, The Children Connect Museum provides a dynamic and interactive environment where children can explore, discover, and grow. The museum is dedicated to fostering curiosity and learning through hands-on exhibits and programs.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS for Coweta & Fayette
It's that time again....time to start shopping for school supplies! Many schools are listing their 2023/24 supply lists and we want you to have easy access. These school supply lists for schools in Fayette and Coweta Counties are posted here so you can easily grab it as you are out and about shopping.
Local & Live Music This Weekend … July 25-26-27-28
Below is the local music schedule with venues and artists from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The Grand Hotel, 303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408. Call for live music events and times. 404 CELSIUS. 100 East Main Street, Hogansville • 770-574-4220. Call for live music...
Newnan Presbyterian Church to donate $135,000 to Coweta Samaritan Clinic
Pictured above: Representatives from Newnan Presbyterian Church celebrate their $135,000 gift commitment in the future Dental Services Wing at the Coweta Samaritan Clinic. Photographed (L-R) are: Jacob Story, Clerk of Session; Bob Coggin, Elder; Rev. David Jones; Kim Wise, Elder; and Dr. Kay Crosby. From Special Reports. Newnan Presbyterian Church...
Coweta parents seek emotional distress damages after students with disabilities allegedly abused in Newnan classroom
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Wednesday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments surrounding a case filed by Coweta County parents against the Coweta County School System after alleged abuse to students with disabilities inside a Newnan classroom. “For me, it’s [about] accountability. There’s been zero...
Francis Ford Coppola ‘Megalopolis’ hotel opens in Peachtree City
Francis Ford Coppola will open the All-Movie Hotel in Peachtree City, southwest of Atlanta, this weekend after using the hotel as a site for his recent Megalopolis film, featuring a large cast of Hollywood actors set in a futuristic New York City. Coppola, known best for directing major films like...
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 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.
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 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...
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