Invasive tawny crazy ant found in Georgia
Tweet Special to the Journal Griffin, Ga. – The tawny crazy ant has made its way into Georgia for the first time. University of Georgia Extension agent James Morgan in Dougherty County discovered the ant—which originates in South America—on Aug. 15 and submitted a sample to UGA entomologists for identification. Prior to his discovery, the [...]
Read More →ASU Health Disparities Conference to Highlight Health Concerns and Research
Tweet Special to the Journal The Albany State University College of Sciences and Health Professions will host its first Southwestern Region Health Disparities Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in an effort to address health disparities and promote research in southwest Georgia.
Read More →Garcia’s hat trick too much for Georgia Military
Tweet Written by David Mann COLUMBUS – Alejandro Garcia’s offensive threat was unstoppable Sunday. The sophomore from Coral Springs, Fla., scored a hat trick to ensure Darton’s 3-1 conference win over Georgia Military College in Columbus, Ga.
Read More →Isakson Co-Sponsors IRS Abuse Protection Act
Tweet Bill Would Increase Transparency at IRS to Prevent Future Targeting of Individuals Based on Political Beliefs WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has co-sponsored legislation that would require the federal government to notify taxpayers whenever the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has accessed their tax returns or other information. This bill is one of [...]
Read More →The challenges of the news
Tweet There are challenges being in the news industry. We are, justifiably, held to a high standard when it comes to getting our facts right. When any news agency blows it, we all look bad and it’s not hard to understand why. However, getting it right isn’t as easy as it may seem. Friday evening, [...]
Read More →Water Festival 2013 to be held at Flint RiverQuarium Sept. 17-19
Tweet by Pearlie M.Bowser About 900 area fifth-graders will learn firsthand about water use and conservation during Water Festival 2013 Sept. 17-19 at the Flint RiverQuarium. Held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day, the Water Festival will give students hands-on educational experiences on topics such as water and its effect on animals, standing [...]
Read More →PANTHERS TO HOLD TRYOUTS IN ALBANY AND ATLANTA
Tweet Special to the Journal ALBANY, GA – The Albany Panthers have announced that the team will be holding open tryouts for all positions at the practice field behind Albany High School located at 801 W. Residence Avenue in Albany, GA on Saturday, October 12th and in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, October 19th at One [...]
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