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State seeks comments on environmental request for Crisp County bridge replacement

CORDELE, Ga. — A proposed bridge replacement on Booth Road in southern Crisp County is entering an environmental review period, giving residents an opportunity to comment on planned disturbance near waterways connected to North Branch Swift Creek. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s notice sets a public comment period beginning...

Crisp County, GA · 1d

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The Affordable Small Town In Georgia Where Retirees Are Quietly Moving Right Now

Wild chickens roam the streets here, and the town throws them their own festival. These birds are Burmese red junglefowl, and they strut around like they pay property taxes. The quirks don’t stop with the feathers. This south Georgia town was founded as a colony where Union and Confederate veterans settled side by side.

Fitzgerald, GA · 6d

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12 Things That Give Away Someone Who Grew Up in South Georgia

Spot a giant peanut along I-75 in Turner County, and you know you’re in South Georgia. If you grew up down there, details like that are second nature. Here’s what gives away someone who grew up in South Georgia. 1. Eye Gnats. Eye gnats thrive in South Georgia,...

Georgia · 2d

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Director asks Cordele City Council to replace water management system: “It no longer has any support and is very outdated”

Director of Utilities Treatment Debbie Wright told the Cordele Commission during its Nov. 3 meeting that the City needed a new SCADA system. With a system taking 8-12 weeks for […]

Cordele, GA · 1d

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Irwinville Invites South Georgia to Its 2nd Annual Fall Festival Saturday

IRWINVILLE, Ga. – It’s time for the 2nd Annual Irwinville Fall Festival! South Georgia residents are invited to spend the day with friends, family, and neighbors at an event designed to bring the community together for a great day of small-town fall fun. This year’s festival theme is...

Irwinville, GA · 1d

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These Central Georgia counties will begin to see funds from the Homeowner Tax Relief Grant this week

The Georgia Department of Revenue will began to distribute funds from the Homeowner Tax Relief Grant program to local governments, including Houston and Peach counties, according to Governor Brian Kemp's office. The "one-time" program gives eligible Georgia homeowners with an $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of their homesteads for...

Houston County, GA · 3d

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Formerly homeless Colquitt County man now helping others, pushing for change in Moultrie

COLQUITT COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) —A Colquitt County man who was once homeless is now working to help others experiencing homelessness in Moultrie while bringing awareness to the issue. From homelessness to outreach. Chris Gore was homeless in Thomasville four years ago. While there, he met two people who introduced...

Moultrie, GA · 2d

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Peach County Schools investigates KKK-style costume photo, calls behavior unacceptable

PEACH COUNTY, Ga (WGXA) — Peach County Schools is investigating after a photograph circulated on social media showing an individual on its school campus wearing what appeared to be a Ku Klux Klan-style costume during an after-school activity. The incident was first brought to WGXA News' attention Tuesday when...

Peach County, GA · 19h

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Albany moves forward with underground cable upgrades to improve power reliability

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Albany city commissioners approved a $388,800 contract to replace aging underground power lines across the city, outsourcing the labor to improve infrastructure and prevent prolonged outages. The contract allows a company based in Buford, Ga. to install new cables and protective piping to help prevent...

Albany, GA · 22h

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Recall petition against Leslie Mayor Corey Capone dismissed

The recall petition against Leslie Mayor Corey Capone was dismissed as legally insufficient on Nov. 5. The recall petition application was submitted more than 15 days after the sponsor received […]

Leslie, GA · 1d

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Twiggs County Public Schools to erect monument at former school

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Twiggs County Board of Education says they’re working with an organization to install a memorial at a former Twiggs County school. According to Interim Superintendent Tyrone Bacon, the purpose of the monument is to honor the former students and staff who walked...

Twiggs County, GA · 1d

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In rural Georgia, a mother fights for her daughter's care

More than 130 million Americans provide care to a family member or loved one. Half of them experience financial strain because of it. In rural southwest Georgia, one mother is living that reality. Cassenda Nelson's daughter was diagnosed with diabetes during COVID. She now also has epileptic seizures and takes mental health medication. Nelson's day starts with a medication routine, followed by appointments, work and the constant logistics of managing her daughter's care. She is a community health worker, a breast cancer educator and a doula. After the midterms, she wants elected leaders to understand what families like hers actually need by hearing from the people living it. "The unknowing in the beginning put me in a state of depression for myself, so I was not able to proactively get to work and do the things that I needed to do, along with navigating her care and dealing with my own personal mental health," Nelson said. Nelson lives in Camilla, Georgia, and pointed out the care her daughter needs is not available nearby. She travels to children's hospitals out of state in Jacksonville and Tallahassee and has doctors in Columbus and Macon. She added she has received almost no financial

Georgia · 2d

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Behind the collapse of the Republican coalition in Georgia

Not a single Republican won a statewide race in Georgia on Tuesday. Is it a temporary backlash to Donald Trump? Or the start of a political realignment?

Georgia · 11h

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Seminole County and Terrell County meet Friday with playoff stakes in Week 12

DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) — As of now, Seminole County holds the final postseason spot at No. 32 and plays at Terrell County on Friday night in Dawson. Thirty-two teams make the postseason, and Terrell County is outside the field. Seminole County holds on to final spot. Seminole County has...

Dawson, GA · 19h

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I-75/I-16 Traffic Shifts in Macon: November 6–7, 2026

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) reports that contractors will continue construction activities this week as part of the I-75/I-16 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon-Bibb County. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, motorists should expect two overnight traffic shifts beginning Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026. Friday, November...

Macon, GA · 2d

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Challenger, Anthony Patterson, defeats incumbent in Dougherty Co. Commission District 4 race

Anthony “A.J.” Patterson, 30, defeated incumbent Russell Gray in the Dougherty County Commission District 4 race. His win shifts the commission to a 6-to-1 Democratic majority.

Dougherty County, GA · 1d

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Rep. Sanford Bishop says high voter engagement ahead of Midterm Election Day is a positive sign

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., who represents Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District, said high early voter turnout is a sign voters feel invested in the 2026 Midterm Election. Bishop said “there’s a lot of excitement” and “a lot of energy.” He said people are concerned about...

Albany, GA · 3d

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Colquitt County Flag Football Beats Irwin County 26-7 on Senior Night

Colquitt County capped Senior Night with a 26-7 win over Irwin County, fueled by four touchdown passes from three quarterbacks and a defense that held the Lady Indians to minus-6 rushing yards. The victory moves the Lady Packers to 9-8 as they work to strengthen their playoff position. Colquitt County...

Colquitt County, GA · 1d

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Laurens voters pass tax relief referendum

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Laurens County voters overwhelmingly approved a one-cent sales tax Tuesday designed to offset local property taxes. The referendum on the new floating local option sales tax, or FLOST, passed with 64 percent of vote. In its first full year, the new tax is projected to cut county commission taxes in half and do away with property taxes altogether in Dublin, East Dublin and the county’s five other municipalities.

Laurens County, GA · 2d

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Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority to scale back paratransit ridership in 2027

Funding constraints, rising costs for fuel and maintenance and driver shortages make it difficult for MBCTA to keep up with current demand.

Macon, GA · 3d

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