Scripture of the Day
Scripture of the Day, 7/27
2 Chronicles 14:11 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD […]
Farming
USDA undersecretary tours UGA community garden to discuss access to healthy food
The staff at UGArden, the University of Georgia’s student-run farm on the Athens Campus, received a federal-sized pat on the back this week when Kevin Concannon, U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary for food, nutrition and […]
Crime and Public Safety
Man shot to death after standoff with officers
Decatur County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 998 Yates Spring Road around 1:14 p.m. Friday regarding a reported suicide threat. The residence is in the Brinson community in northwestern Decatur County. Investigators stated Roger Braswell, 50, […]
Crime and Public Safety
FWC arrests poachers for possession of illegal species, including sea turtle
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested four people over the weekend for possession of undersized and illegal species. Saturday, as a result of an ongoing marine resource investigation, FWC officers conducted stops […]
Education
Paul Wood receives Green Jacket Award for Georgia 4-H
Georgia 4-H’s annual Green Jacket Award goes to a public official who has shown exceptional support for Georgia’s young people. This year that honor went to Paul Wood, president and CEO of Georgia Electric Membership […]