Labor Day is often mistaken as just another long weekend for barbecues and last-minute summer getaways, but it’s important to remember that it’s a day dedicated to the labor movement and the countless workers who have fought for the rights we sometimes take for granted today, such as the 40 hour workday, Saturday and Sundays […]
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Speed Limits Lowered on 3 Roads in Milton: Here’s Why
Residents of Milton may notice a change while driving through the city, as speed limits on Batesville, Hamby, and Hickory Flat roads were officially reduced to 40 mph this week. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety across the city. The Details: New signs reflecting the reduced speed limit were […]
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Faster and More Reliable Network from Comcast to Power Cities of Monticello, Mansfield and Town of Newborn
The cities of Monticello, Mansfield and the Town of Newborn in Georgia are now equipped to meet tomorrow’s connectivity needs with the recent completion of a project extending reliable, high-speed Internet access. More than 2,000 residents in the area have access to the company’s full suite of Xfinity services. Businesses and local government buildings also […]
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First Responders Can Get Free Admission to LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
Throughout the month of September, LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta is extending a special offer to first responders and healthcare workers as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and service to the community. From September 1 to September 30, these professionals are invited to enjoy free entry to the popular family attraction located at Phipps […]
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Amanda Verdin – 2024-08-30 08:49:44
Internet speeds faster than a gigabit available to homes and businesses in the area The cities of Monticello, Mansfield and the Town of Newborn in Georgia are now equipped to meet tomorrow’s connectivity needs with the recent completion of a project extending reliable, high-speed Internet access. More than 2,000 residents in the area have access […]
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Scattered Thunderstorms Roll Into Georgia For Labor Day
Residents in North and Central Georgia should prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions over the next several days. The National Weather Service has issued an alert highlighting the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms, with a specific focus on the risks associated with these weather events. Today and Tonight: This afternoon and evening, scattered thunderstorms are expected […]
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DeKalb County Water Main Break: What We Know
Residents near Clairmont Terrace and Clairmont Road dealt with low or no water service as DeKalb County Watershed Management crews worked to repair a broken water main Thursday. The water main was damaged during a contractor’s efforts to replace and repair fire hydrants in the area, resulting in a break to a service line. This […]
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Kamala Harris Ends Two Day South Georgia Campaign Swing With Savannah Rally
Vice President Kamala Harris capped a two-day campaign swing through South Georgia late Thursday afternoon with a rally in Savannah. The newly minted Democratic presidential nominee pulled no punches in describing the race against Republican former President Donald Trump as an uphill battle. “This is going to be a tight race until the very end,” […]
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A Wells Fargo Worker Died At Her Desk And Was Discovered 4 Days Later
In a and deeply unsettling episode that has been getting attention across the country today, a Wells Fargo employee in Tempe, Arizona, was found dead at her cubicle four days after she had clocked in for work. The employee, Denise Prudhomme, 60, had apparently died shortly after arriving at her desk on August 16, but […]
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6 Presidential Candidates Will Be on The Georgia Ballot
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Thursday finalized a list of six presidential candidates whose names will appear on the state’s ballot Nov 5. Besides former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, Georgia voters will get a choice of four other third-party and independent candidates. Independent Cornel […]