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12/25/2024

Merry Christmas Augusta!

12/18/2024

Congratulations and Thank You to Mrs. Patsy Scott for serving on the Richmond County Board of Education for 15 years. Her son, Rev. Marlon Scott open the celebration with prayer. Also in attendance was her son Merwyn Scott and the rest of her family. In the family picture (L-R) Madison Scott (Granddaughter), Rev. Marlon Scott (Son), Patsy Scott, Merwyn Scott (Son), Necole Scott (Daughter-in-law), and Miles Scott (Grandson).

12/10/2024

Legendary Poet, Author And Activist Nikki Giovanni Dies At 81

11/28/2024

Augusta!!! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Praise 96.9 & 1550!

11/18/2024

“Cross” series featuring Aldis Hodge playing the lead character Alex Cross and a slew of great actors can be found on Amazon Prime. This is a breakout performance by Hodge. Cross series proves to be the best adaptation of James Patterson's forensic psychologist. Let us know what you think.

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day!

11/07/2024

The Paine College Board of Trustees had Selected Reverend Dr. Lester A. McCorn as the next President of Paine College

The Board of Trustees of Paine College are pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Lester A. McCorn as President-select. Known for his transformational leadership in higher education, Dr. McCorn brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Paine College. McCorn will assume the presidency of the college on January 1, 2025.

Since 2017, McCorn has served as President and Professor of Christian Leadership at Clinton College located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He served as pastor of churches in Boston, Connecticut, Atlanta and as Senior Pastor of the Historic 1,500-member Pennsylvania Avenue AME Zion Church in Baltimore, Maryland.

A native of Worchester, Massachusetts, McCorn earned a Doctor of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH) in 2011; a Master of Arts from Chicago Theological Seminary (Chicago, ILL) in 2003; a Master of Divinity Studies from Yale University School of Divinity (New Haven, CT) in 1999; a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Charter Oak State College (Newington, CT) in 2001; and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Sociology from Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) in 1989.

“Dr. McCorn is a proven leader who has demonstrated a clear and concise vision for institutional change, while identifying and executing a comprehensive plan designed to achieve successful student outcomes.”— Michael Thurmond, Chairman of the Paine College Board of Trustees.

10/31/2024

Augusta! Praise 96.9 is down due to the storm and will be back on the air soon. Good evening Sharon! You can still listen to Praise 96.9 on 1550AM or with our app Stream by PPBC or with this link. https://www.lightningstream.com/Player.aspx?call=WTHB-FM sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your inquiry!

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10/25/2024

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10/17/2024

Augusta!!! Get ready for Trunk or Treat at May Park, October 31st!!!!

10/16/2024

Tamela Mann's teaching people to 'Live Breathe Fight' through life's challenges

The last year and a half of Tamela Mann's life was difficult for the gospel singer, so she channeled her emotions into her new album. The result — Live Breathe Fight — serves as a reminder that people can get through life's hard times.

"Live Breathe Fight is ... a testimony of what I've been dealing with," says Tamela, noting she's had "ups and downs," including changes in business and releasing some people from her life.

"I know that I'm living like heaven is my destiny. I'm breathing every breath with purpose and I'm fighting for the victory," she adds. "I felt like [it] will be a good [message for] all walks of life to just live and breathe and fight through whatever situations that we're ... going through."

Live Breathe Fight was written at a time when Tamela felt "broken." It is filled with spiritual affirmations, including "You deserve to win." But the process of creating the album, which Tamela was heavily involved in, wasn't all tears.

Tamela says she enjoyed "gathering with all the writers in the band." "I was cooking for them. It became a family thing for us. So it was like some enjoyment," she adds.

The album features a little Motown, traditional gospel and country, as heard on her #1 hit "Working for Me."

Though it's being released at a time when Black country artists are in the mainstream, Tamela chose country simply because it's part of her roots, and a genre she and her husband, David Mann, enjoy.

"I did a song called 'Mason Jar,' which was country. ... [We] listen to a lot of country music. And people would never think that," she says. "I know about slopping hogs and feeding chickens ... I'm really a country girl."

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10/13/2024

Augusta!!!! Get your tickets now for the 7th annual Battle of the Bands at Butler High School taking place Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at the eight participating Richmond County Schools or come to the Board of Education, 864 Broad Street (please see the receptionist at the Ellis Street entrance). You may purchase online at GoFan.co.

10/09/2024

K. Michelle shares her favorite part of ‘Queens Court’ season 2: “Love Holly and them down”

It’s been a while, but K. Michelle is back on reality television, this time on a dating show. The singer, who many know as a veteran of Love & Hip Hop, now stars alongside Lisa Raye McCoy and London “Deelishis” Charles on the Will Packer-produced Queens Court. Season 2 follows the women as they date 21 men in hopes of finding their king.

Speaking to ABC Audio, she says got on board because she “just wanted to do something different.” She had also “really liked the portrayal of the women” in season 1. “It was a different type of light, you know, to see women in other than, you know, beating each other badly,” she says.

The idea of dating and sharing multiple men is also different for K, who says she’s “not doing any of that” in real life.

“I don’t want a man that wants to be on TV in the first place,” she says, noting she typically doesn’t “have the brain capacity or space” to date more than one guy. “Just even like sharing amongst men and swapping. I don’t swap spit,” she says. “I’m different like in thoughts because if you could like this person, then you can’t possibly like me because I’m completely different.”

Despite reservations, K. Michelle says she went in open-minded and ended up learning more about a man’s point of view. “To talk to these men who weren’t pointing the finger at their exes ... it made me want to ... be a better significant other when it comes to listening and understanding that you hurt, too,” she explains.

All episodes of Queens Court season 2 are available to stream on Peacock, with the option to watch weekly on Bravo starting Wednesday.

10/04/2024

Any persons, civic groups, or businesses interested in volunteering or donating to help support storm relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, may do so by registering on the following link:
https://forms.augustaga.gov/Forms/helenevolunteer.

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10/04/2024

Mayor Garnett L. Johnson and Augusta-Richmond County are partnering with FPL Food, to distribute 78,000 pounds of ground beef patties on Friday, October 4. Distributions will be at the following locations and times:

8 a.m.: Greater Young Zion Baptist Church (405 Sand Bar Ferry Rd.)

9 a.m.: Southgate Plaza Distribution Center (1631 Gordon Highway)

10 a.m.: Good Samaritan Baptist Church (1556 Maple Street)

Noon: Good Shepherd Baptist (1714 Olive Rd.)

2 p.m.: Broadway Baptist (2323 Barton Chapel Rd.)

4 p.m.: Faith Outreach Church (2664 Willis Foreman Rd.)

10/04/2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Planning urges residents to take caution when selecting contractors for repairs. As residents begin the recovery process, to avoid contractor scams it is crucial to ensure that repairs are done safely and up to code.

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