Y’all ready for some news that will make you lol or omg? Well, it turns out The Peach State is leading the way when it comes to textspeak. According to a recent study by WordTips, Georgia residents are the most proficient users of initialisms in the entire United States. But it in’t just “lol” and […]
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Two injured in Wednesday afternoon crash in Macon
MACON — Two people have been injured in a crash in Bibb County, Georgia. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred on Burton Avenue, just south of the Winifred Way intersection, at about 3:55 p.m. Wednesday. According to witnesses, a 2003 Nissan Altima traveling north on Burton Ave. veered into the opposite […]
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A closer look at Jimmy Carter’s role in agriculture
There is, arguably, no single individual who has brought more national attention to agriculture and the state of Georgia than Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, who grew up in the tiny farming community of Archery, Georgia, about 3 miles outside of Plains. A member of the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame, which is housed at […]
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Georgia Chasing NFL Draft History… Again
The Bulldogs set a modern NFL Draft Record a year ago when they had 15 total players selected in one seven-round draft. Their five first-round picks were the second most in modern NFL Draft history and there’s a chance they will repeat the same first-round performance in 2023. The latest mock drafts give five former […]
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Buford Dam Road will be closed Thursday. Here’s why
BUFORD — Buford Dam Road will be closed on Thursday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for guardrail maintenance, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps advises using Hwy. 20 as an alternate route. Parks with entrances within the work area on Buford Dam Road will also be closed during […]
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5 Women in Georgia History You Need to Know About
Georgia has a rich history that is shaped by the contributions of many women. From the colonial era to the present day, women in Georgia have played important roles in shaping the state’s politics, culture, and society. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is important to recognize and honor the accomplishments of these trailblazing […]
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Meet Gwinnett County’s New Fire Chief: Fred Cephas
Gwinnett County has appointed Fred Cephas as its new fire chief, effective April 1. Cephas, who has more than 20 years of experience in Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services, will succeed Russell Knick, who has been serving as chief since 2018. Knick will move into a leadership position within the County Administrator’s Office. Cephas, who […]