METTER, Ga. (WSAV) โ Metter High School has started the season 5-1, already matching it’s win total from last season. The Tigers are led by a rock-solid defense, allowing only eight points per game. “We play great defense,” said Head Coach Lee Shaw. “If you have good defense you have a chance to win any game, and right now we’re playing at a high level defensively we just need to get more consistent on offense.” However, the team’s toughest opponent didn’t come from on the field, it came in the form of Hurricane Helene. “It was like a warzone out…
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DaBabyโs new initiative, DaBaby Cares, is a game-changer in the world of mental health. Launched on September 25th in memory of his brother, Glenn Johnson, who sadly took his own life in 2020, this program aims to break the silence around mental health, especially in our communities. A Personal Mission Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, better known as DaBaby, is a well-known music artist who has turned his personal tragedy into a mission to help others. Losing his brother was a wake-up call that pushed him to take action. He teamed up with Mental Health America of Central Carolinas to create a…
One person was found dead after a house fire Thursday, Oct. 17, on Sardis Road, according to authorities. Source link
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Liberty County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $2.61 per gallon in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of regular gas in cities within Liberty County was $2.78 per gallon. Of the 51 reported gas stations in cities within Liberty County, 11 offer regular gas. The average reported price of regular gas in Georgia was $2.67, compared…
ATLANTA (AP) โ Georgia’s bank accounts bulge ever fatter after revenue collections in the 2023 budget year outstripped efforts to spend down some surplus cash. State government now has more than $11 billion in unallocated surplus cash that leaders can spend however they want, after Georgia ran a fourth year of surpluses. The State Accounting Office, in a Tuesday report, said Georgia ended up collecting more than it spent even after officials boosted spending on one-time projects. Georgia spent $37.8 billion in state money in the 2023 budget year ending June 30 but collected $38.2 billion in revenues. The state has other reserves,…
Jay-Z โ Source: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty The NFL has extended its partnership with Jay-Z and RocNation to continue working together on the Super Bowl Halftime shows. In 2019, Jay-Z and RocNation announced their partnership with the NFL to curate the Super Bowl halftime show. For five years RocNation has booked the headlining acts and assisted with the NFLโs โInspire Changeโ social justice program. This year, RocNation announced Kendrick Lamar would headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show which sent social media into a frenzy. Unfortunately, users were puzzled why Lil Wayne wasnโt selected despite Kendrickโs massive hit โNot…
Fearless Fund has invested seven figures in the e-commerce platform Zimi after settling a lawsuit with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER).Zimi offers inventory management, handling and storage, and border logistics to help businesses in emerging markets like Africa sell to the rest of the world. According to its website, the company officially launched in August and already has a few clients. The new investment will hire more operations and engineering professionals, grow the consumer base, and implement more artificial intelligence. Meet e-Commerce Platform, Zimi Audrey Djiya and Peter Nsaka founded Y Combinator-backed Zimi in 2023. The cross-border e-commerce…
Zaki put it this way, โOptimism is us telling our kids, donโt worry, honey, itโs going to be fine. First, we canโt guarantee that because we donโt know what the future holds. Second, it leaves our kids on the sidelines observing helplessly as they see things that might be difficult or harmful.โ In contrast, hope is telling our kids, โโI donโt know whatโs going to happen, but you can make a difference.โโ The Connection Between Curiosity, Hope and Dataย ย According to surveys cited by Zaki, the majority of parents believe that teaching kids that โthe world is dangerous and competitiveโ…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) โ St. Vincent’s, Calvary Day and Savannah Christian advanced to the second round of the 2024-2025 GHSA Private State Volleyball Championship on Oct. 16. St. Vincent’s played a familiar foe in Savannah Country Day. This was the third meeting between the two schools. St. Vincent’s won the first two contests. The Saints would win again in the playoffs in straight sets. St. Vincent’s will travel to Providence Christian on Oct. 19 for the second round. Calvary Day had a tough time with Heritage Christian. The Lady Cavaliers needed five sets to advance to the next round. Heritage…
SAVANNAH, Ga, (WSAV)โOn Sunday, Nov. 3, Daylight Savings Time (DST) will end for Georgians at 2 a.m. Going back to colder mornings and less light in the evening can be a tough time for anyone. The Sleep Foundation said that the end of DST may not disrupt sleep as much, but it can still interfere with your schedule, sleep habits and daylight exposure. Our internal body clocks, known as circadian rhythms, are highly sensitive to changes in light and darkness, according to Psychology Today. They also said that circadian rhythms can influence every part of our bodies from our sleep-wake cycle and…