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The 20th annual Paddle Georgia adventure, a week-long canoe and kayak journey, will traverse Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama in June 2025, offering more than 300 participants an 80-mile exploration of the Tennessee River basin’s waterways and natural landmarks.

Join the 20th Annual Paddle Georgia Adventure

by News DeskNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

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AAA Offers ‘Tow to Go’ to Stop Thanksgiving DUIs

by B.T. ClarkNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

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.

Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a low-interest emergency loan program to help farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene.

State-run Farm Hurricane Relief Program Taking Applications

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Georgia Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson died Sunday at the age of 59, eight months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Georgia Labor Chief Bruce Thompson Dies at Age 59

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

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.

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Frying Fowl: Thanksgiving Day Known for Spike in Cooking Fires

by B.T. ClarkNovember 24, 2024November 24, 2024

Atlanta City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving: We're not really sure who tries to go to city hall on Thanksgiving, but practically every city and county in Georgia announces that their offices will be closed for major holidays. Here are the city of Atlanta's closures:

Around Georgia: Who’s Going to City Hall on Thanksgiving, Anyway?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

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Around Georgia: Hats Off to Involved Parents

by B.T. ClarkNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024