Brunswick residents won’t need to stew about anything this weekend, when the Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee returns after a two year hiatus. The Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee will finally make its return to Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Due to the event, the Brunswick Farmer’s Market will not be open this Saturday, but will be back open for […]
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NFL Conference Championship Games: How to Watch 49ers vs. Eagles & Bengals vs. Chiefs
And then there were four. The teams competing in Super Bowl LVII are determined with the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games on Sunday, January 29. First up is the NFC Championship (3/2c on Fox) pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Eagles in Philadelphia. The No. 1 seed Eagles flew past the New York Giants in the Divisional […]
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66% of Georgians want Casino gambling in Georgia
A new poll shows most Georgians would like to bring casino gambling to the Peach State. The survey of 800 likely Georgia voters, conducted mostly via cellphones Nov. 1 through Nov. 3 by national polling firm Public Opinion Strategies, found 66% in favor of legalizing casinos. The poll found even stronger support – 85% – […]
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Security increased at Harlem High School due to threat written on wall
HARLEM — Security has been increased at a high school in Columbia County today after a threat found written on a wall in a student restroom. Columbia County School District officials say the message was left on a bathroom wall at Harlem High School. The school’s principal says the school does not believe the threat […]
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These Are the Stocks Nancy Pelosi Lost Big Money On
If this is indeed the last quarter Congressional members will be allowed to trade and hold stocks then Rep. Nancy Pelosi (R-CA) is leaving the stock market on a sour note. Nancy and husband Paul Pelosi reported a stock value decline of $2.5 million in their year-end financial disclosure form. The losses were led by […]
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Frigid temperatures cause Atlanta to open warming centers
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta will open two emergency warming centers in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The centers will open Thursday, January 26, at 8 p.m. until Friday, January 27, at 6 a.m. The warming centers will be located at: Transportation will be provided to both locations beginning at 8 p.m. from the Gateway […]
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Georgia foster children are staying in hotels due to the state’s health care problems
A legislative hearing about the “hoteling” of foster children in Georgia zeroed in the problems children in state custody face in getting health care. So far this fiscal year, more than 400 children have spent the night in hotels or state offices because appropriate placements could not be found for them, Audrey Brannen, a complex […]
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SK Battery hub will bring 200 high-tech jobs to Roswell
ROSWELL — Governor Brian Kemp today announced that SK Battery America (SKBA) will open a regional IT hub facility in Roswell, creating 200 high-tech jobs and investing approximately $19 million over the next few years. “We’re proud of SK Battery America’s continued growth here in the No. 1 state for business,” Kemp said. “This innovative […]
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Whataburger opens in Woodstock Thursday. When is the burger chain coming to your area?
Woodstock Whataburger fans have a new spot to curb their cravings as the metro’s second restaurant at 9766 GA-92 in Woodstock is set to open on Thursday, January 26, at 11 a.m. City officials are already warning motorists of anticipated heavy traffic near the new location. Drivers can expect heavy delays and Woodstock police are reminding those […]
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Here’s why traffic is backed up in Forsyth County this week
Road crews in Forsyth County are continuing the widening of Browns Bridge Road and the Highway 9 intersection in North Forsyth, which is causing some traffic disruptions and lane closures. Here’s what you can expect: On Thursday: Contractors are paving Browns Bridge Road at the Bridgetown intersection.On Friday: Contractors are paving Highway 9, South of […]