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Walmart breaks ground on massive Georgia facility

Walmart has begun construction on a new supply chain facility in Carnesville that store executives say will create faster shipping and delivery of its products. A groundbreaking was recently held at the site for the $1.3 billion facility that is expected to create 1,000 jobs for northeast Georgia. Big Lots Rebounds: How many Big Lots remain in Georgia 2 years after filing for bankruptcy? A spokesman for Walmart said Wednesday that construction on the 1.5 million-square-foot facility is expected to conclude in 2029, but a timetable has not been set for the hiring of employees. A groundbreaking ceremony included Walmart executives, local elected officials, and others at the site was dedicated in Franklin County near the I-85 corridor. Walmart executives have reported the facility “will combine advanced automation and technology with Walmart associates to increase fulfillment capacity, improve efficiency and help get online orders to customers faster.” The center is an effort by Walmart to transform its supply chain, the store reported. The Georgia Governor’s Office announced in August that Walmart had decided to locate the new plant in northeast Georgia. Walmart and Sam’s Club have 209 stores in Georgia. There are already 11 supply chain facilities. The corporation employs

Carnesville, GA · 4d

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The Tiny Town In Georgia With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

There are bucket list items that require a passport, a long flight, and a questionable amount of travel insurance, and then there’s Blue Ridge, Georgia, which requires nothing more than a full tank of gas and a healthy appetite. This small mountain town in the northern corner of Georgia...

Georgia · 5d
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The Legend Behind North Carolina's Most Haunted Road

At the southern end of North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains, a paved two-lane byway winds 6 miles into the forested hills before stopping dead at the mouth of a dark, quarter-mile tunnel. This “Road to Nowhere” is Lakeview Drive, and not only has it stirred local controversy, but it’s also fueled tales of ghosts and haints, […]

Bryson City, NC · 5d

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Douda: We didn’t need a new grocery store

Clemson is rapidly developing. Before our eyes, our small, quaint town in Upstate South Carolina has transformed into a much larger, more developed area, with new businesses and chains popping up seemingly every month. As I’m sure most people reading this have already noticed, Clemson’s very own Harris Teeter grocery...

Clemson, SC · 1d
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This South Carolina Amish Market Has Prices So Low, People Drive Hours To Shop There

There’s a store in Seneca, South Carolina that has quietly convinced people from three different states to rearrange their entire weekend around a grocery run. Hochstetler’s Country Store is the kind of place that makes you question every shopping decision you’ve ever made, and it does it with a smile and a shelf full of fresh-baked bread.

Seneca, SC · 1d

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Georgia Visitors Keep Returning To This Mountain Town For Its First Snowfall Views

A whole lake drops to its lowest level each winter here, and the shoreline quietly reveals itself under fresh snow. That lake covers about 7,200 acres. Mountains ring it on nearly every side, and the highest peak in Georgia stands just down the road. The funny thing is, most people...

Georgia · 1d

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River otters a menace to trout

A highlight of my week is getting to read the latest edition of The Smoky Mountain News. I find the well-written articles to be informative, insightful, and thought-provoking. Your paper is a valuable resource for this region. Thank you for making it available to us and congratulations for having a great staff of excellent writers.

Waynesville, NC · 1d

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“Fear as a Teacher” exhibit on display at Museum of the Cherokee People

CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger”. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee People titled “Fear as a Teacher” examines this from a Cherokee perspective. Lilyan Huskey, a...

Cherokee, NC · 1d

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Smoky Mountain Storytellers to release anthology

Since its formation in August 2025, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers (SMS) series — held monthly at Outdoor 76 on East Main Street in Franklin — has become one of the most popular social gatherings for literary folks and the curious alike in Macon County and greater Western North Carolina.

Franklin, NC · 1d

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Of time and a river: two books, two reviews

Let’s kick off today’s book talk with Lance Holland’s “The Little Tennessee River: Following the Cherokee Path” (The History Press, 2026, 224 pages). In his story of this river, Holland takes an interesting approach to the past. He focuses our attention on the many transitions and developments in transportation and industry which the passage of time has brought to our mountains: the coming of the European settlers, the opening up of the mountains along the river with trails and rough roads, the railroads drawing in tourists and industry, the dams that provided electricity here and elsewhere, and most recently, the return of some of this land to an earlier state of wilderness.

Cherokee, NC · 1d

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3 Small-Town North Carolina Pie Shops Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in western North Carolina is marked by changing leaves, cooler mountain mornings, and a renewed appetite for homemade pie. Apple harvests are underway, and scenic drives through the Blue Ridge Mountains are especially beautiful this time of year. Some of the best pie shops in North Carolina are tucked into smaller communities, away from […]

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Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: More redevelopment happening in downtown Lawrenceville

A longtime eatery on the Lawrenceville Square is moving? A bakery/coffee shop may be going in the Lawrenceville Train Depot? There’s a lot happening in the heart of Lawrenceville. After the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit concluded last week, Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington gave the Daily Post a tease of some redevelopment that is happening in the city’s downtown and depot districts. One bit of redevelopment is actually a relocation. Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery is planning to move off the Lawrenceville Square and head a couple of blocks up North Clayton Street to a new location in the Depot District. Blue Rooster has been on the square, directly across from the north entrance to the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, for years, but that will change in the not too distant future. The bakery is currently renovating an old business space at the corner of North Clayton and Born Streets with plans to move into that location once the renovations are finished. “They’ve torn all of the stuff off the sides of the building,” Warbington said. “It looks like a shed now but they’re actually going to be upgrading that. That will be our first food concept down there

Lawrenceville, GA · 2d

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Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Day

McCray's Tavern in Lawrenceville is having a Thanksgiving buffet starting at 3 pm with reservations only. Frankie's Steakhouse in Duluth is currently taking reservations for Thanksgiving day. Versailles at Chateau Elan is holding its annual Thanksgiving buffet where tickets can be purchased to join in on the holiday feast. Bellfire...

Lawrenceville, GA · 3d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker’s incorporation

Local No. 7 restaurant owner Luis Finley reflected on the establishment's long-standing role in supporting Tucker's community development and city incorporation ahead of the city's tenth anniversary celebration. The post Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker’s incorporation appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 1d

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Zach Top Turns Fan Sign Into Showstopping ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Duet in Duluth

A handmade sign in the pit earned Brayden Frasure the night of his life. During the Oct. 29 stop of Zach Top's Cold Beer & Country Music Tour at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, Top spotted the young singer-songwriter in the crowd, read his sign, and invited him onstage. When Top asked what he wanted to sing, Frasure didn't hesitate: “Tennessee Whiskey.”

Duluth, GA · 2d

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13 Bathroom Habits in Georgia That Could Make Other Americans Uncomfortable

Bathroom etiquette in Georgia can change sharply between a mountain campsite, a private home and a Korean spa in Duluth. The awkward moments usually begin when a visitor assumes that every setting works like the bathroom back home. These thirteen practices are tied to published guidance or named facilities. They...

Georgia · 4d

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Fill An Entire Shopping Cart For Just $25 At This Unbelievably Massive Georgia Thrift Store

Nobody ever walked out of Southern Thrift Market in Norcross, Georgia feeling like they got a bad deal, and that’s not an accident. The whole place is built around a single, beautiful idea: fill your cart, pay a flat rate, and go home happy. It sounds almost too simple,...

Norcross, GA · 3d

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Skip The Chains And Bite Into Georgia’s Best Italian Beef Sandwich At This No-Frills Deli

Georgia has a lot of surprises tucked into its neighborhoods, and Skip’s Chicago Dogs in Avondale Estates might just be the most delicious one you haven’t found yet. This little spot is doing something that most restaurants in the South wouldn’t dare attempt, and it’s pulling it off beautifully.

Georgia · 6d

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This Little Georgia Restaurant Serves Authentic Lao Street Food That’s Worth Going Out Of Your Way For

A Georgia strip-mall restaurant earned a spot in the MICHELIN Guide by serving Lao jerky, crispy rice salad, and sticky rice you eat with your hands. That alone got my attention. The owners call their food exclusively, proudly Lao. Some ingredients come from a network of local grandmas who help...

Duluth, GA · 1d