Glynn County residents have a chance to weigh in on a plan that will impact how goods move through their community for years to come. 🚚 What We Know: Transportation planners have released a draft freight plan for public review that will guide future transportation investments in Glynn County. The plan identifies needs for future […]
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Frost Advisory Tonight: Bundle Up as Winter Takes One Last Swing at Georgia
Temperatures will drop into the mid-30s tonight, triggering a frost advisory for several Georgia counties. The advisory runs from 11 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday morning. 🥶 Why It Matters: Frost can damage sensitive plants and crops, so gardeners should take precautions to protect vulnerable vegetation. The sudden cold snap comes as many residents […]
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Man Arrested for Stalking Women at Georgia Walking Track
A 31-year-old Augusta man faces stalking charges after allegedly following multiple women at the Diamond Lakes walking track, authorities announced Thursday. The Details: Tyrone Bernard Gaynor Jr. was arrested Thursday afternoon after Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies found him at the popular walking trail. Investigators connected him to reports of a man following women at uncomfortably […]
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Lake Wind Advisory: High Gusts Advisory for Parts of Georgia
A lake wind advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. Thursday as powerful gusts create dangerous conditions for small watercraft across east central Georgia and central South Carolina. 🌬️ What We Know: West winds will blow between 15 to 25 mph with gusts reaching up to 35 mph overnight. Thursday will bring continued gusts up […]
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Famous Georgians With March Birthdays
Below is a list of well-known living individuals who either hail from Georgia (born in the state) or currently reside in Georgia, and who celebrate their birthday in March. The list spans several fields – entertainment, music, sports, politics, and business. Entertainment and Arts Music Sports Politics and Public Service Business
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Will Cuts in Washington Lead to Federal Buildings Closing in Georgia?
The feds can’t seem to make up their mind. A list of over 400 federal federal buildings marked for potential sale or closure appeared Tuesday from the General Services Administration, only to shrink hours later and completely disappear by Wednesday morning. Several Georgia buildings were included in the original announcement. 🏛️ Why It Matters: Georgia […]
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Lawmakers in Georgia Shouldn’t Bail Out Facebook and TikTok
Today, our children are growing up with easy access to all the information the internet has to offer. And while new technology comes with its benefits, our rapidly changing, increasingly online world presents a range of new dangers – from mental health issues linked to rising social media use to explicit and pornographic content promoted by adult […]
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Renaming Fort Benning Isn’t Fiscal Conservatism: It’s Expensive, Offensive Partisanship
Ft. Benning – which, until this week was called Ft. Moore, GA – is once again Ft. Benning. It’s an unnecessary, confusing, costly mess. And your tax dollars are gonna pay for it. According to estimates by The Military Times, during the Biden Administration it cost the nation $39 million to change the names of […]
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Should Lucy McBath Run For Governor?
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, filed paperwork Wednesday creating an exploratory committee for a potential race for governor next year. “Georgians deserve a governor who understands what’s at stake because they’ve lived it,” McBath wrote in a prepared statement. “As a mom and breast cancer survivor, I’ve seen first hand how regular people are too […]
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Why is Fort Benning Being Renamed Again?
(The Center Square) – Two years after the sign at Fort Benning was changed to Fort Moore, the sign at the Army base in Georgia will be changed again. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the name will be Fort Benning again. “The new name pays tribute to Corporal Fred G. Benning, who was awarded […]