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This is an update of citizens who have qualified to run at the end of the third day of qualifying. Candidates who wish to qualify for a municipal office must file their notice of candidacy with the Election Superintendent in each respective city at their City Hall this week. Qualifying will run through Friday, August 25th at 4:30 p.m.

A total of 821 soccer teams (319 men, 502 women) posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2022-23 academic year.

The 14-member State Transportation Board determines policy and governs the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Taylor Driggers, son of Ray Driggers, has been named new general manager and co-owner of D & R Intensive Car Care. Taylor continues the family-run auto shop for a third generation.

The goal of the project is to identify a group of highly qualified students and to render 161 scholarships over a six-year period in an effort to increase student retention and graduation rates. 

"We need YOU!" Michele LeBlanc says as she shares that The Hospital Auxiliary at EGRMC is having their FIRST fundraiser in years. This fundraiser supports local charities and scholarships for GSU and OTC students. Come on and show your support for the cause. Jodi's Accessories will be at the hospital FRIDAY, August 25!

Click on the picture of the day to get local sports scores, weather and lowest gas prices in town. Check back for updates throughout the day.

Literacy success in Georgia is a community challenge that's going to take a community solution. Join Grice Connect as we think about ways to support our local learners, from preschool to adult education and beyond.

This is an update of citizens who have qualified to run at the end of the second day of qualifying. Candidates who wish to qualify for a municipal office must file their notice of candidacy with the Election Superintendent in each respective city at their City Hall this week. Qualifying will run through Friday, August 25th at 4:30 p.m.

One person has died in an accident in the City and four others transported to area hospitals. Read the story for details.