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Local hemp businesses face new THC limits
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —A provision in a federal funding law that caps THC in most hemp-derived consumer products takes effect Dec. 11, and an Albany shop owner says it could cost his business about half of the products customers come in to buy. The cap is 0.4 milligrams per...
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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...
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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.
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Nominations Open for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award
TIFTON, Ga. – Nominations are open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. The state winner will be announced at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, in Tifton, Georgia. The award is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Farm Credit Associations of Georgia.
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These 7 Georgia Country Stores Still Serve Lunch Behind The Counter
Some of the best lunches in Georgia come from places that also sell ice, jerky, and propane. Across the state, small country stores still keep a kitchen or deli counter going in the back, and folks line up at midday for sausage sandwiches, fried chicken, pork chops, and burgers. These...
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MetroPower to Host Annual Apprentice Competition
MetroPower, Inc. will host its Annual Electrical Apprentice Competition November 2–3 at the company’s Albany campus. The two-day event will bring together 15 electrical apprentices from 8 MetroPower branches throughout Georgia, Florida, and Alabama to demonstrate their technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and professional readiness. To qualify for the...
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Farmer of the Year award winner keeps family’s winning tradition alive
When Woody Larson accepted the honor, it was a full circle moment for his family and a history-making one for a decades-long program honoring farmers across the Southeast. On a warm morning at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga., Larson spoke with Farm Press about his life, his family and being honored as being the overall winner of the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award.
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Retirees Keep Moving To This Affordable Georgia Town And The Reasons Add Up
A spring here pours about 70,000 gallons of crystal-clear water into a river every single minute. That alone would grab my attention. Add a median home listing price that sits far below what most of the country pays, and I’m hooked. This southwest Georgia city mixes small-town pricing with...
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WALB returns to TV and streaming after early-morning power hit
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — WALB experienced a power hit early Tuesday morning, affecting operations at the station. According to the station, only one generator is currently working, providing power to the station’s computers. Despite the disruption, WALB is working to keep viewers informed. Brittanye Blake and Quinlan Parker...