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Which East Central Georgia area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, April 24?

These ex-East Central Georgia area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Friday, April 24.


Steve Flynt, Superintendent Columbia County School District

North Columbia Elementary sees 20 multiracial students enrolled for 2024-25

North Columbia Elementary School recorded enrollment of 20 multiracial students for 2024-25, the Georgia Department of Education reports.
Chris Hosey, Director of Georgia Bureau of Investigation

April 18: 13 registered sex offenders living in Taliaferro County

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 13 registered sex offenders were living in Taliaferro County as of the week ending April 18.
Candice L. Saunders, FACHE President and CEO

Wellstar Kennestone opens new patient tower to expand care and services

Wellstar Health System has opened its new Yellow Tower at Kennestone Regional Medical Center. The nine-story facility expands specialty services like cardiology and neurology while adding state-of-the-art technology aimed at improving patient experience.

Freeman Elementary School reports 2 Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25

Two Hispanic students attended Freeman Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year, state education data shows.


Ariah Smith

Who are the ex-high school stars from East Central Georgia area competing on Wednesday, April 22?

This ex-East Central Georgia area high school standout will participate in competitions on Wednesday, April 22.
Scott Dutton, Assistant Director of Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Registered Sex Offenders: 51 living in Wilkes County as of week ending April 11

There were 51 registered sex offenders living in Wilkes County as of the week ending April 11, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Mike Collins, U.S. Representative for Georgia

U.S. Representative Collins on immigration policy: ‘This is a terrible tragedy that easily could have been avoided if we simply stopped importing criminals’

U.S. Representative Mike Collins addressed concerns over public safety linked to federal immigration policies after a recent high-profile crime in Georgia.