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Augusta commissioners approve temporary moratorium on new data centers
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (140+ words) Augusta commissioners approved a temporary moratorium for new applications for data centers at their meeting on Tuesday. .. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) " Augusta commissioners approved a temporary moratorium for new applications for data centers at their meeting on Tuesday. This moratorium, which…...
Georgia charter school advocates push for more facility funding after legislative session
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (269+ words) ATLANTA (WJBF) " Now that the 2026 legislative session has wrapped up, some education advocacy groups are shifting their focus toward next year's budget discussions, calling for increased funding support for Georgia charter schools. Charter schools in Georgia are tuition-free public schools…...
Salvation Army of Augusta holds annual 'Compassion in Action' Luncheon
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (42+ words) The Salvation Army of Augusta hosted its "Compassion in Action" awards luncheon on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Kroc Center. The Salvation Army of Augusta hosted its "Compassion in Action" awards luncheon on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Kroc Center....
Data centers under discussion at Augusta Metro Chamber luncheon
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (60+ words) Thursday afternoon, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted an economic luncheon where members learned more about data centers from experts, including how data centers impact the communities they're in. Thursday afternoon, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted an…...
Pizza Hut turns back time with retro look at these Georgia locations
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (175+ words) Pizza Hut wants to take customers down memory lane with a retro look now available at 155 stores around the country. The list includes several in Georgia. The popular pizza chain says guests will get the full experience with the classic…...
Sports with Sam: Georgia Tech earns no. 2 seed in NCAA Baseball Tournament, Bulldogs make history
1+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) Georgia Tech secures its highest seed since 2005 and will host the Atlanta Regional. Georgia Bulldogs celebrate their first SEC tournament title and prepare to host in Athens. Georgia Tech secures its highest seed since 2005 and will host the Atlanta Regional....
An Angler's Paradise: Georgia Mountain Retreat Where You Can Fish From the Front Porch Is Listed for $709 K
1+ week, 1+ day ago (496+ words) In the North Georgia mountains, where trout streams wind through the forest, a newly relisted creekside retreat is offering a fisherman's dream: the chance to quite literally make the catch of the day from your own front porch. Located at…...
9 dead in Georgia Memorial Day weekend crashes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) The Memorial Day Travel Period is still going and the Georgia Department of Public Safety says the number of arrests on state roads have, too. As of Monday morning, Georgia State Troopers and other officers made 259 arrests for driving under…...
Data center accused of muddying Georgia county's drinking water
1+ week, 3+ day ago (204+ words) (News Nation) " As massive data center projects continue to expand across the United States, one development in Georgia is drawing scrutiny over allegations it has contaminated a town's drinking water. The issue caught the attention of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N....
This Thug's Life': Tupac Shakur's brother to visit Augusta for book signing event
1+ week, 4+ day ago (142+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) " The brother of legendary, slain rapper Tupac Shakur, is set to visit Augusta in June. Mopreme Shakur, Tupac's older brother, released a book detailing the Shukur family in February of 2026. "This Thug's Life" reveals never-before-told details about…...