Lilburn just added something special to its city park: a bridge where people can remember and honor their pets. The spur bridge on the Camp Creek Greenway Trail at Lilburn City Park has officially been renamed Lily’s Bridge, after a rescued pup once found at the park. Starting August 28, which was Rainbow Bridge Remembrance […]
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Savannah Kicks Off ‘912 Day’ With 9-Day Citywide Scavenger Hunt
Savannah is throwing a citywide party for itself and you’re invited. Starting September 3, the city will launch the “9 Days of 912” scavenger hunt, leading up to Savannah Day (aka 912 Day) on September 12. Think of it as a nine-day adventure that gets you exploring local landmarks, snapping selfies, and showing love for […]
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Roswell is Dismantling Historic Doc’s Café
To save a landmark, Roswell is taking it apart. City officials announced they’ve begun “careful deconstruction” of Doc’s Café, a longtime Groveway fixture and a touchstone of Black community life in Roswell. The plan,according to city officials, is to dismantle the building piece by piece, document what matters, and store it for a future still […]
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New Chapel at Lake Lanier Islands Honors a Family Legacy
Lake Lanier Islands Resort is expanding its footprint with a new chapel and garden, a project rooted in family memory as much as hospitality. The Williams Chapel, set to open September 21, honors Sara D. Williams, the late wife of resort owner Virgil R. Williams. The surrounding gardens are dedicated to their daughter, Mendy Williams […]
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Costco’s New Shopping Rules Start This Week
Shoppers at Costco are about to notice a big change at the doors. Starting this week, only those paying for the company’s top-tier plan will be allowed inside during the first hour of the day. What’s Happening: Costco says the new rule gives its Executive Members—who pay twice as much as standard members—exclusive access from […]
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Lilburn Trash Pickup Delayed One Day This Week
LILBURN — If you’re planning to roll your trash bins out this week, don’t forget: pickup will be running a day late across Lilburn due to the Labor Day holiday. The city announced that all trash and recycling routes will shift forward by one day. That means: The adjustment is a standard holiday schedule change […]
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Man Fatally Shot on Harrison Road in Macon
MACON — A Sunday morning shooting in Macon has left one man dead, and investigators are asking the community for help. What happened Who was the victim The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Nelson Reynolds Crenshaw of Fort Valley, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley. His family has been notified. The investigation The […]
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Georgia Man Brings Drugs to Jail to Bail Out Friend
If there were a handbook titled “How Not to Bail Out Your Friend,” this story would be the first chapter. According to the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, a man showed up at the county jail last week with the noble mission of bonding out a buddy. What he brought with him: a suitcase and duffle […]
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Savannah Invites You to Preserve Local History
If you’ve ever lived in Savannah’s District 4, the city wants your stories. The City of Savannah Municipal Archives is hosting a District 4 Community Archiving Event on September 12 and 13 at the Savannah Fire Department Training Center (280 Agonic Road). Residents from neighborhoods like Kensington Park, Ardsley Park, Chatham Crescent, Habersham Woods, Oakdale, […]
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Red Flag Warning on Tybee: Rip Currents Make Labor Day Risky for Swimmers
If you’re heading to Tybee Island this Labor Day, lifeguards have one big message: the ocean is not safe right now. Tybee Island Ocean Rescue says red flags are flying today, meaning dangerous rip currents are present along the beach. These currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. Tide schedule for Monday, Sept. […]