Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex and a noted healthcare philanthropist, has announced a $50 million investment in the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia (WCHOG), affiliated with Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia.

The week beginning Monday, Jan. 19 will showcase these former East Central Georgia area high school standouts.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 44 registered sex offenders were living in Jenkins County as of the week ending Jan. 10.

There were 13 registered sex offenders living in Taliaferro County as of the week ending Jan. 10, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Augusta, Georgia is continuing its recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, with significant progress reported in securing federal funding and advancing key projects.

These former East Central Georgia area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Jan. 17.

According to the Registry, 50 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Wilkes County as of the week ending Jan. 10.

Screven County is home to 76 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Jan. 10, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 669 registered sex offenders were living in Richmond County as of the week ending Jan. 10.

There were two more registered sex offenders living in Burke County in November compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Augusta, Georgia will offer free training on mold prevention, assessment, and remediation on January 22, 2026.

A full lane closure will take effect on Wrightsboro Road between Damascus Road and Highland Avenue starting Wednesday, January 14, 2026, according to the Augusta, Georgia Government.

There were 50 registered sex offenders living in Wilkes County as of the week ending Jan. 3, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

There was one less registered sex offender living in Taliaferro County in November compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Don’t miss out on this entertainment event happening in East Central Georgia this week.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 27 registered sex offenders were living in Warren County as of the week ending Jan. 3.

Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in East Central Georgia this week.

With temperatures forecast to fall into the low 30s, the Augusta, Georgia government has activated several warming centers for residents in need of shelter from the cold.

Glascock County is home to eight sex offenders registered as of the week ending Jan. 3, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

This former East Central Georgia area high school athlete will take part in events on Wednesday, Jan. 14.