SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is encouraging holiday shoppers to support local, small businesses by offering free parking in city-owned garages on Small Business Saturday and Tuesdays and Wednesdays in December. Parking is free from noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 in the […]
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The Sunrise Report: Small Business Saturday is today
If you weren’t already in Christmas-mode, the Christmas season is in full swing today. Georgians are actively decorating their homes for the holiday and are shopping either online or in-person for the perfect Christmas gifts. Also, if you have kids, it’s time to start thinking about those pandemic-themed photos with Santa. You May Have Missed: […]
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One dead after shooting at Thirsty Turtle in Macon
MACON — One woman is dead after six people were shot outside the Thirsty Turtle in Macon early Friday morning. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of shots fired outside the Thirsty Turtle at 425 Cherry Street at 2:47 a.m. Friday. Once on scene deputies were advised that there was also a […]
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Pike Nurseries offers Christmas tree delivery service
If you want a live Christmas tree this year, but don’t want to risk exposure to coronavirus, Pike Nurseries has a solution. The company is offering a Christmas tree delivery service this year. This year, Pike is delivering Christmas convenience to customers’ front doors with an online request service designed to make Christmas decorating simple […]
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The Sunrise Report: Holiday shopping begins today
Thanksgiving is behind us and the often-chaotic holiday shopping season kicks off today. Here are the things you need to know for today: You may have missed:While you were spending time with family in-person or on Zoom and eating turkey, stuffing and mac and cheese, you probably weren’t keeping up with the news. Here are […]
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Albany police warn of recent vehicle thefts
ALBANY — The Albany police department is reporting a rash of vehicle thefts throughout the city involving cars that have been left unattended and running. Police report that in the last three days eight cars were stolen after being left unattended and running while parked at stores. The department is reminding residents to take the […]
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This school was named the top high school in Georgia
(The Center Square) – The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology, where the average SAT score is 1370, was ranked the best public high school in Georgia, according to a review of school data by the website 24/7 Wall St. The school has an enrollment of 1,098 students and its average graduation rate stood at […]
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To avoid spreading coronavirus, some holiday traditions will change
As the holiday season arrives, the traditional images of loved ones crowded around a dinner table groaning under the weight of the holiday feast may look a little different this year: The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted rising fears that holiday gatherings may accelerate the spread of the virus. The Centers for Disease […]