This holiday season, residents of Milton will shop locally and celebrate community spirit, with dozens of small businesses offering an array of unique gifts, services, and experiences. The initiative is led by the city an aims to support local businesses. Through the 2025 Small Business Holiday Specials promotion, the city has compiled a list of […]
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Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?
Holiday shopping is off to a strong start, with 183.4 million people expected to shop online or in stores from Thanksgiving and Black Friday through Cyber Monday. This projection, from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, sets a record, surpassing last year’s 182 million. Just the Facts: • Top Days for Shopping: […]
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State-run Farm Hurricane Relief Program Taking Applications
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a low-interest emergency loan program to help farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene. The application period for the SAFETY 24 Hurricane Helene Relief Loan Program, a partnership of the agriculture agency and the Georgia Development Authority, opened on Friday on a first come, first served basis. Farmers […]
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Around Georgia: Water Outages and Pet Gifts
Is Your Water Out in Temple? Here’s Why: The City of Temple is installing new water lines today, which may cause water outages or low pressure in areas from Sage Street at Montgomery Street to Webster Lake Subdivision. Work is scheduled to begin around 11:30 a.m. and is expected to last 2-4 hours. Crews are […]
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How Does the Charlotte Airport Strike Impact Travelers in Georgia?
Airline support staff at Charlotte Douglas International Airport walked off the job Monday, pressing for higher wages and better treatment during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. For Georgians flying through this major hub, delays or disruptions could put holiday plans in jeopardy. ✈️ Why It Matters: Charlotte is a critical stop […]
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Georgia Labor Chief Bruce Thompson Dies at Age 59
Georgia Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson died Sunday at the age of 59, eight months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Thompson, a Republican from North Georgia, was elected to head the labor department in 2022 and took office at the beginning of last year. Before that, he served for eight years in the state […]
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Wanted for Carjacking in Richmond County: Terrell Crawford Jr.
Authorities in Richmond County are actively searching for Terrell Crawford Jr., 25, who is wanted in connection with an attempted carjacking and a subsequent vehicle theft on Hunter Street. Crawford, described as 5’10” and weighing 220 pounds, is considered armed and dangerous. Just the Facts: • The incident occurred on November 24, in the 1400 […]
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Runaway Donkey Rescued in Toombs County
Meet Gus — Toombs County’s newest four-legged fugitive-turned-local-celebrity. Gus, a donkey with an apparent wanderlust, decided his pen was just a suggestion this past weekend. Naturally, he saw the great outdoors as his personal playground. But Gus’s big day out was cut short thanks to Deputies Perez and Colbert from the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office, […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Hold Steady Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Boom
With Thanksgiving travel starting this week, Georgia’s gas prices remain unchanged, offering drivers a welcome reprieve at the pump. As of today, the state average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline stands firm at $2.93 per gallon right in the range it has been for about three weeks now. Just the Facts: • State […]
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Frying Fowl: Thanksgiving Day Known for Spike in Cooking Fires
Thanksgiving is a day for gratitude and indulgent meals, but it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. Deep-fried turkey, a popular centerpiece, has been linked to a rise in fire-related incidents, turning what should be a joyous occasion into a potential hazard. Just the Facts: • According to FEMA, […]