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New species of bass identified in Ocmulgee River

Researchers at the University of Georgia, Emory University, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the University of North Georgia published a paper Aug. 19 naming two new species, which were informally dubbed as Bartram’s bass and the Altamaha bass.

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Middle Georgians hear from candidates in Warner Robins as governor’s race kicks off

Over a hundred people showed up to the First Baptist Church of Garmon Street Wednesday afternoon and heard from five candidates about their beliefs and legislative priorities. 

MGA establishes federal partnership for enhanced air traffic controller training program

MGA joins several other college programs in the enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training initiative as the federal administration faces a shortage of nearly 3,000 air traffic controllers nationwide.

Lady Liberty looms over this Georgia town

Telfair County’s very own Statue of Liberty is a roadside curiosity. She is a jolly, green giantess crafted by local woodworkers, cabinet makers, electricians, fiberglass boat builders and retired engineers.

MGA student completes four-day cross-country flight

Annabelle Kellogg flew in the Air Race Classic last week, a 2,425 mile race starting in Fairhope, Alabama and concluding in Spokane, Washington.

​​Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant

The funds will provide scholarships to graduates of Clayton County’s 12 public high schools who show “aptitude for aviation,” MGA said in a release.

Legislature adjourns with no decision on speed camera bills

“I am not giving up on this,” Rep. Dale Washburn, R-Macon, said of his bill to ban controversial school zone cameras.

Speed camera ban bill zooms through state house

The bill would reverse a 2018 law permitting local governments to use automated school zone speed cameras.

Macon’s Ezell leads OPM, agency pivotal to Trump administration’s federal job cuts

Until January, Chuck Ezell was a branch chief in Macon for the Office of Personnel Management. Now he's running the agency at the heart of the Trump Administration's efforts to cut the federal workforce.

Macon Democrat Herring joins Republicans supporting bill that targets trans students

Macon's LGBTQ+ activists expressed disappointment and surprise at freshman Democrat Rep. Tangie Herring's support for an anti-trans bill.

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