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Georgia Southwestern unveils cutting-edge tech curriculum
AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University announce last week the launch of a revamped curriculum for its bachelor of science degree in Information Technology, designed to meet the evolving needs of the tech industry and provide students with targeted skills for today’s job market. This new curriculum aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and expertise to excel in a competitive and rapidly changing technological landscape.
WGXA News Exclusive: Family Reacts to Decision Not to Charge Officer in Caleb Hooten Case
Macon, Ga (WGXA) - Just one day after the family of Caleb Hooten learned that the officer involved in his shooting death would not be charged, they expressed their heartbreak and frustration, saying they never had a fair case and saw this decision coming. They described the pain of watching the video footage of his death.
Former Miss Donalsonville faces 6-count indictment, connected to death of 18-month-old infant
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Former Miss Donalsonville is now facing a 6-count indictment connected to the murder of her boyfriend’s child. Trinity Poague is charged with malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated battery, and cruelty to children in the first degree. On Jan. 14...
Former Miss Donalsonville faces 6-count indictment, connected to death of 18-month-old infant
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Former Miss Donalsonville is now facing a 6-count indictment connected to the murder of her boyfriend’s child. Trinity Poague is charged with malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated battery, and cruelty to children in the first degree. On Jan. 14...
‘It is never too late’: 85-year-old Americus woman receives honorary High School Diploma
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - An 85-year-old Americus woman is still celebrating the moment she received her honorary high school diploma on Saturday. Shirley Smith accepted her honorary high school diploma as part of the Macon County Chief’s Diploma Program. She received her honorary diploma on the same exact day she would have graduated 66 years ago.
Peach County officer’s criminal charges dropped in fatal shooting
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard says criminal charges will not be pursued against Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez from the Peach County Sheriff’s Office after he shot and killed a man. Peach County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez attempted to pull over 22-year-old Caleb Hooten near...
Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University
The following area residents were among 264 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, May 10 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. Bonnie Exum of Nashville, GA earned a bachelor’s degree in...
Life Transformation Ministry After School Program
Eddye Coley, Executive Director of Life Transformation, a 501c3, talked about the organization’s program REACH summer camp. “It was born out of the church, but it’s not for the church. It’s for the community.” Coley told how the vision of pastor Larry B Sims materialized in the first camp in 2003. She mentioned that they […] The post Life Transformation Ministry After School Program appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
2 arrested, charged in Tuesday evening Americus shooting
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - The Americus Police Department has made an arrest following a shooting on Tuesday, May 28. At around 6:10 p.m., officers went to the 100 block of Hosanna Circle about a shooting, according to a release. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old male who suffered a...
Driver killed after ATV crash in Ideal, according to Georgia State Patrol
IDEAL, Ga. (WGXA) -- A person driving an ATV was killed after a crash in Ideal on Sunday. According to Georgia State Patrol, Troopers received a call of a vehicle crash on GA Highway 127 near Garden Valley Road, in Macon County. The driver was reportedly riding on an ATV,...
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