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‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ town faces questions over coal, water | Behind the Investigation

As data centers and other industries drive demand for electricity, Plant Scherer is set to remain open. Atlanta News First Investigates examines what that means for nearby Juliette residents.

Juliette, GA · 9h
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Milledgeville Homelessness: Ignored and Unnoticed

Those who live in Milledgeville have likely noticed the large population of unhoused people in the city, an issue whose severity many may not fully understand because of the way homelessness is often viewed: dirty, quiet and shameful. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, an estimated 17 out of every...

Milledgeville, GA · 2d
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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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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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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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Butts County voters pass two property tax relief bills

Butts County voters have approved two referendums that will reduce property taxes for homeowners in the county. Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 544, Act 614 Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 544, Act 614 passed with 8,329 “yes” votes and 1,002 “no” votes. This bill will provide a $70,000 homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for residents 62 years of age or older. To receive the exemption, the property owner must own and occupy the home as their primary homestead and apply for the exemption through the local tax commissioner. The exemption will then automatically renew annually if the occupancy status remains unchanged. Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 545, Act 615 Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 545, Act 615 also passed with 8,099 “yes” votes and 1,141 “no” votes. The bill will reduce the assessed value of a Butts County property owner’s homestead property by $50,000. This exemption applies only to Butts County county taxes and does not affect state or school taxes. After the property owner applies for the exemption through the tax commissioner’s office, the exemption will automatically renew each year as long as the property owner occupies the residence as their homestead. This

Butts County, GA · 2d

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Weekend Watch: Macon Burger Week, Christmas Made in the South and more happening in Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whether you’re ready to get a head start on Christmas shopping, try a new burger or enjoy a little music and entertainment, there are plenty of things to do across Middle Georgia this weekend. Several events are giving people opportunities to explore local businesses,...

Macon, GA · 1d

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Explore Eatonton’s Rich History & Heritage

Eatonton’s history is more than what meets the eye. Founded in 1808, the town has endless amounts of rich history to get lost in. From restored landmarks to war heroes, take a peek behind the curtain and learn about the town’s storied past. Back in the Day. Step...

Eatonton, GA · 1d

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Macon-Bibb OKs $7M for Audi deal, preps convention site, calls for OLOST vote

The Macon-Bibb County Commission agreed to pitch-in $7 million for its portion of the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority’s deal for the Peach County megasite that lured a $4 billion Audi of America manufacturing plant. The morning after Tuesday’s commission meetings, Mayor Lester Miller was priming the Chamber of...

Macon, GA · 2d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Georgia man’s $70M verdict may be slashed in landmark toxic gas case

A new trial will determine if a $70 million verdict in a landmark pollution case against the owners of a Covington sterilization facility should be reduced by two thirds.

Covington, GA · 16h

Macon Telegraph

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Macon-Bibb County Commission seeks to put penny sales tax on future ballots

The Macon-Bibb County Commission wants to ask voters to decide whether to renew an additional penny sales tax that Mayor Lester Miller credits with helping reduce property tax rates over the past five years. The OLOST — which stands for Other Local Option Sales Tax — is a penny-on-the-dollar sales tax first approved by Bibb County voters in 2021. The county commission voted during its meeting Tuesday evening to approve a measure that would allow voters to decide in March whether to renew it for another five years. The ballot item still must be approved by the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections. Miller said the OLOST has been used to help roll back the millage rate from 20.33 to 9.575 mills. “If it passes then, of course, we’ll continue to collect the penny sales tax and we’ll continue to use that to offset property taxes,” Miller said. “If we put this on the referendum and it fails, then we’ll revert back to the other rate or substantially cut the budget by millions and millions of dollars.” Commissioner Donice Bryant asked if there would be any public hearings or meetings on the matter. Miller replied that it would be against the

Bibb County, GA · 2d

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LIVE RESULTS | Baldwin County commission seats up for election as leaders navigate $15 million debt

Central Georgia voters will have multiple state legislative and county commission races to consider in the Nov. 3 general election. The contests include seats representing Baldwin County and surrounding communities, with candidates competing for positions in the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia State Senate. Three seats on the Baldwin...

Baldwin County, GA · 3d

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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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MAP: How Gwinnett County voted in key congressional, statewide races

Gwinnett County election results show Republican Rep. Rich McCormick winning Georgia's 7th Congressional District race following Tuesday's midterm election voting. McCormick earned more than 56% of total ballots across six suburban Atlanta counties to defeat Democratic challenger Tony Kozycki. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governor race, while local...

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d

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Rick Jackson, Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate, seen in line to vote on Election Day

Lines are starting to form outside polling places — including in Forsyth County, where Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson could be seen.

Forsyth County, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett County to host America Recycles Day event on Saturday

Gwinnett County residents will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle materials during an America Recycles Day event Saturday, hosted by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Residents should enter through the traffic light off Sugarloaf Parkway. America Recycles Day, commemorated annually on Nov. 15, is a Keep America Beautiful initiative that encourages recycling and raises awareness about its environmental benefits, including reducing waste, conserving natural resources and saving energy. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, a local Keep America Beautiful affiliate, is organizing the event as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability throughout the county. “At Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, we are all about Connecting People and Resources for a Sustainable Gwinnett,” said Schelly Marlatt, executive director of the nonprofit. “Each year, our America Recycles Day event serves as a shining example of our mission in action. We bring our neighbors together with Solid Waste Management, haulers, and a variety of recycling partners.” Marlatt noted that because the organization cannot hold these collection events every month, residents seeking disposal options for items not accepted

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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Fulton County reentry program offers affordable housing for former inmates

ATLANTA - A new Fulton County transitional housing initiative is opening doors for formerly incarcerated men and women striving to reenter the community and avoid homelessness. Fulton County transitional housing. What we know:. Social entrepreneur Keith Lewis launched Project Rebuild to help people transition from incarceration into secure living environments....

Fulton County, GA · 1d

Monroe Local News

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Walton County holds red in face of blue wave

Marc McMain won the District 46 state Senate seat Nov. 3. Contributed photo. Despite the rest of the state joining the national mood in swinging to the left, joining the current of a blue wave that swept Democrats into office across Georgia and the country, Walton County voters remained resolutely red in Tuesday’s monumental midterm elections.

Walton County, GA · 2d

WSB Radio

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Fulton County Commissioners approve $45 million design for special purpose jail facility

According to Assistant County Manager Steve Nawrocki, officials are hopeful it will be completed in the next five years.

Fulton County, GA · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants

Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 1d