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James Irvin

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 25, 2026
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Jul 4, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · James Irvin

    Mitchell County Elementary teacher named September A+ Educator (opens the original)

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    MITCHELL COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Sheneka Bowens, the literacy coach at Mitchell County Elementary School, was surprised at the school and named this month’s Mitchell EMC A+ Educator. Bowens said she has always known she would become a teacher. “I just have this profound passion for working with our youth,” Bowens said. “I’m always willing to dig in to, you know, just build them up and to make that impact that’s going to last throughout their lifespan. I knew from a child that I was going to become

  2. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · James Irvin

    Albany State’s first female head drum major makes history (opens the original)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Edreka Coleman, a music education major at Albany State University, has become the school’s first-ever female head drum major. While women have been a part of the band for years, this is the first time a woman will be leading the entire band in a role typically held by men in the school’s history, ASU says. Coleman says she’s “honored” by her new title and wants to be an inspiration for other women in roles like hers, according to ASU. “I understand that I am standing in a p

  3. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · James Irvin

    Georgia’s Own Credit Union donates $3,000 in classroom supplies to Mitchell County teachers (opens the original)

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    BACONTON, Ga. (WALB) — As families prepare for a new school year, many teachers are also stocking their classrooms, often paying for supplies with their own money. According to the National Education Association, teachers are expected to spend an average of nearly $900 out of their own pockets on classroom supplies this school year. For educators working in schools serving financially disadvantaged families, that average rises to more than $1,000. To help ease that financial burden, Georgia’s Ow

  4. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · James Irvin

    Rumored data center power plant raises concerns in Mitchell County (opens the original)

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    CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) — Residents in Mitchell County are raising concerns about a recently approved rezoning of 300 acres of land, which some say could pave the way for a 1,500-megawatt power plant tied to data center development across South Georgia. Community members packed a recent commission meeting to voice opposition and call for greater transparency from county commissioners. One community member, Lauren Dorminey, said residents feel their input is being dismissed. “When we do attend the me

  5. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · James Irvin

    Albany police plan more youth events after hundreds turn out for Safe Haven gatherings (opens the original)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — The Albany Police Department says it plans to host more activities for young people after a recent community event drew more than 450 participants. The department’s Safe Haven event, held Friday, July 10, brought together teens ages 12 to 18 for games, basketball, music, food, and community engagement activities designed to build positive relationships between youth and law enforcement. Police say the event was developed using feedback from young people themselves. Chief Mic

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