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Behind The News Podcast – April 3, 2020
BREAKING DOWN THE LATEST CORONAVIRUS NEWS: In this week’s podcast, Len Robbins and Blake Pittman break down all you need to know about COVID-19 in South Georgia, including: The Governor’s Shelter-in-Place order (3:02); Pearson emergency order (5:00); schools closing for year and other school news (11:39); Census 2020 (17:56); Election challenges in Lanier County, and if the…
Read MoreCounty order includes ‘Voluntary Stay Safe at Home’ policy
Today at noon, a “Local Emergency Management Purpose Order” went into effect for all of Clinch County, implementing a “Voluntary Stay Safe at Home” policy. The order was signed by Clinch County Commission Chairman Roger Mettts, and went into effect today (March 31) at noon, and will end at noon on April 30. The order…
Read MoreCity approves curfew in ‘Emergency Ordinance’
The City of Homerville is now under a curfew, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., as the Homerville City Council approved an “Emergency Ordinance” to address concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance, approved at a rare outdoor called meeting of the council Thursday, calls for a 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. curfew inside…
Read MoreBehind The News podcast – March 26, 2020
SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS POD: In this week’s podcast, Len Robbins and Blake Pittman discuss: All you need to know about local and state efforts with the COVID-19 coronavirus (2:32); Public schools to be closed until April 24 (5:19); The South Georgia Coronavirus Information Page (16:10); Clinch man arrested in sexual assault of chicken (17:56); Two people injured after…
Read MoreTwo injured when car strikes lawnmower driving on Highway 84 at night
Two people were seriously injured after being struck by a car while driving a lawnmower on Highway 84 outside of Argyle in the middle of the night. Troy John West, 55, of Manor, and Rose Ann Thompson, 40, were taken by ambulance to Memorial Satilla Hospital in Waycross after the collision early Monday morning on…
Read MoreMan arrested for sexually assaulting a chicken
A Clinch County man is facing a felony bestiality charge after being caught on video having sex with a chicken. Reinaldo Pineda, 69, of a Chester Mattox Road address, was charged with bestiality on Tuesday, March 17, by the Clinch County Sheriff’s Department. Three days later, on Friday, March 20, Pineda was also charged with…
Read MoreFirst case of coronavirus in Clinch County confirmed
A Clinch County man has been confirmed positive for the Coronavirus COVID-19. The test was confirmed Friday night, according to a press release from Clinch Memorial Hospital. Clinch Memorial Hospital CEO Angela Ammons said the man (who is in his early 50s and in good health) used the hospitals’ drive-thru screening station on March 17.…
Read MoreSouth Georgia Coronavirus Information Center
Below are stories or links to information concerning the COVID-19 Coronavius for the citizens of Clinch, Atkinson, Lanier, and Echols counties, provided and organized by your community newspaper (Clinch County News, Atkinson County Citizen, Lanier County Advocate, and Echols County Echo). We will update information as it becomes available, but you are welcome to add…
Read MoreBen & Blake’s Excellent Adventure podcast – March 6, 2020
In this week’s edition, Ben and Blake discuss: He-Man cast of characters announced (9:45); Quantum Leap revival (13:45); Oregon celebrates “The Goonies” (17:46); Sandlot reunion (22:03); Rick Moranis comeback (28:00); “Babe” returns to theaters (24:04); “Amazing Stories” reboot (30:30); Top 5 Music Videos of all time (34:15); and a look at what’s happening in regional entertainment…
Read MoreBehind The News Podcast – March 6, 2020
WHO QUALIFIED FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN CLINCH COUNTY? Qualifying ended today (Friday) for local and state elective offices. In this week’s podcast, Len Robbins and Blake Pittman review and discuss all those qualifying for elective office in Clinch, Lanier, Atkinson and Echols counties (2:33). They also discuss: Clinch 8u basketball team going to state tournament (21:33); Pearson…
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