Representatives from the Small Business Administration spent the day in Washington, Georgia on Thursday. It was all in an effort to help businesses owners in this troubled economy. WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud has more.

Washington, Georgia invites everyone to come there this weekend for their annual July 4th Parade and Fireworks Show.

A woman who worked for the police department in Washington, Georgia has been arrested and charged with stealing money from the department. Tammy Dale Land is accused of taking more than $40,000 from a Washington Police Department account.

According to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center, several counties in the CSRA are under a Tornado Watch until 1:00 a.m.

According to Jana Hill, of the American Red Cross of Augusta, the Red Cross of Augusta is assisting the victims and relief workers after the tornado that touched down in Wilkes County, on Wednesday evening. The Red Cross ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) was on the scene during the day, on Thursday, and returned on Friday morning.

Clean up efforts are underway after a tornado rips through the Peach State. One person is dead in Hancock County. Several homes and businesses were destroyed in Wilkes County. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud, he has the story.

Emergency managers are reporting one person killed in east-central Georgia and at least 7 injured after thunderstorms swept the state with tornados, hail and lightening.  The violent weather swept through the state Wednesday night.  A spokesman for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency says the one fatality was reported in Hancock County and another three people were injured there.

For one local county the stimulus plan is not the only good news. Washington-Wilkes County welcomed a new plant to town, Tuesday. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud. He has the story.

Check scam targets Wilkes County community. Residents are warned to be careful. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford has the details.

Our coverage leading up to the Highway 378 war continues, with a visit to Washington-Wilkes, where the Tigers are 4-2 and ranked number 10 the state, heading into Friday night’s showdown with arch-rival Lincoln County.