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Here’s how Butts County residents can get assistance from FEMA after recent storms
A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Friday, Jan.27 in Butts County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or […]
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The Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee returns this weekend after two years
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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10 Smart Ways To Beat Eggflation (Hint: One Includes Buying Organic!)
The cost of eggs is higher than ever, but it’s hard to do away with them. We need them for a healthy breakfastand as an ingredient in so many recipes. So what to do? Luckily, though, there are smart ways to save money on eggs and beat the eggflation, and get back to your favorite breakfast scramble. Because of the egg […]
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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 […]
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Which Georgia Players Will Be Selected in the 2023 NFL Draft?
We’re roughly 10 months removed from Georgia setting the modern-draft record for players taken, when 15 Bulldogs were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. Jalen Carter, Broderick Jones, Kelee Ringo, Stetson Bennett, Darnell Washington, Warren McClendon, Warren Ericson, Nolan Smith, Christopher Smith, Kenny McIntosh, Jack Podlesny, Robert Beal, and Kearis Jackson are all players who could […]
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Here’s what Woodstock’s mayor had to say about Little River Park and the City Center project
WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell delivered his 2023 State of the City Address on Friday morning at the Woodstock Arts City Center Theater. The event was hosted by IN WDSTK. Over 170 IN WDSTK members and guests were in attendance for the annual breakfast and networking event. In his speech, the mayor highlighted the […]
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Georgia sets rules for low-THC cannabis oil
The state commission in charge of Georgia’s medical marijuana program adopted a rules Wednesday for the manufacture and sale of low-THC cannabis oil to patients suffering from a variety of diseases. “We’re all proud to have some rules in place,” Sid Johnson, chairman of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, said following the unanimous […]
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Here are Brian Kemp’s plans for his second term
With a bruising but successful re-election campaign behind him, Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to build on the successes of his first term in education, public safety, economic development, and health care. “The campaigns have all been run … and the people have spoken,” Kemp told a joint session of the Georgia House and Senate […]
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The DeKalb District Attorney has recused her office from ruling on the investigation into the officer involved shooting at ‘cop city’
DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston announced today that she is recusing her office from ruling on the investigation into the officer involved shooting at “copy city,” the site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Manuel Esteban Perez Teran was shot and killed by a Georgia State Trooper last week after officers say he shot […]
