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MTG v. Trump looms over Georgia congressional special election
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (1746+ words) DALTON, GA " Sitting by himself, Carl Hunter enjoyed his breakfast " an omelette served with toast and hashbrowns " at the Perfect Cup, a neighborhood nook that patrons say serves some of best soup in downtown Dalton, Georgia. Early voting just started…...
ICE is not coming to Augusta Correctional, Augusta supervisors confirm
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (106+ words) Dozens of people concerned about the future of Augusta Correctional turned out for the Feb. 12 Augusta supervisors meeting. ICE is not coming to Augusta Correctional, Augusta supervisors confirm VERONA " "Now we're going to come to a little bit more of…...
Bug Busters Expands Service Footprint With New Carrollton, Georgia Branch
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (872+ words) Founded in 1984 by Neil Parker, Bug Busters USA has grown from a one-man operation in Acworth, Georgia to a trusted pest control provider with multiple locations across Georgia and Tennessee. The company remains true to its roots'valuing personal relationships with…...
Georgia billionaire enters crowded governor race. Who is Rick Jackson?
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (249+ words) A surprise new candidate entered Georgia's 2026 governor's race earlier this week, and he's bringing serious money with him. Here's everything Georgians should know. Rick Jackson, 71, a Republican health care executive and billionaire founder of Jackson Healthcare, formally announced his candidacy…...
Did Georgia groundhog see his shadow? 'Beau' Lee's 2026 prediction
2+ week, 3+ day ago (358+ words) It will be a longer winter, General Beauregard Lee has declared. The Georgia-based groundhog, who bears a distinctly southern name, cast his Groundhog Day prediction early on Feb. 2 in a live stream on the Facebook page for Dauset Trails Nature…...
Campbell Vaughn: February good month for lovers of Camellias in Augusta
2+ week, 6+ day ago (104+ words) On Saturday, Feb. 7, the genus Camellia spp. will be the star attraction at the Augusta Camellia Show, sanctioned by the American Camellia Society and presented by a host of local garden clubs. Campbell Vaughn: February good month for lovers of…...
Live Updates. Winter Storm 2026 in Georgia. Ice Storm hits state today
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1753+ words) A severe winter storm, nicknamed Fern by The Weather Channel, is wreaking havoc along the Southeast, and Georgia is right in the path of the snow and ice. Georgians need to prepare for thick ice, power outages and, likely, an…...
Will there be church on Sunday? Winter storm plans for Augusta places of worship
3+ week, 5+ day ago (232+ words) Many Augusta-area religious leaders are using the phrase "an abundance of caution" in announcing worship delays and cancellations. Will there be church on Sunday? Winter storm plans for Augusta places of worship Here is a list of Augusta-area places of…...
Need some heat? See where you can find warming shelters in Augusta
3+ week, 5+ day ago (189+ words) In anticipation of the incoming winter storm, Augusta is opening warming shelters for Saturday and Sunday to help those needing an escape from the extreme cold. Individuals seeking overnight shelter must obtain a shelter clearance. Beginning at 5 p.m., a deputy will…...
See which Augusta area schools will be closed on Monday
3+ week, 5+ day ago (169+ words) Expecting severe winter weather this weekend, some Augusta area school systems are planning to keep their doors shut on Monday as other activities are cancelled or will be rescheduled. Also in Richmond County, public meetings to be hosted by the…...