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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 · 7d
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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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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 · 3d
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Ray City complaint procedures remain unexplained after public dispute

RAY CITY, Ga. — A complaint against a Ray City councilwoman received an extended public airing during Ray City Council’s regular October council meeting. What happened afterward—and what procedures govern such complaints—remains unexplained to the Lanier County News. The newspaper requested records from City Clerk Alisha...

Ray City, 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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Vacationers have a voice in Tennessee mountain forest proposal

LAKELAND, Ga. — For South Georgians who head to the Tennessee mountains for cooler air, wooded trails and a change of scenery, a federal forest proposal offers a reason to look beyond the next vacation reservation. The Cherokee National Forest’s Watauga Ranger District is seeking public comments on a...

Georgia · 1d

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A short stack with a salute: Hahira pancake breakfast to benefit veterans

HAHIRA, Ga. — Patriotism is coming to the breakfast table in Hahira, where a plate of pancakes and sausage will serve a purpose beyond satisfying a Saturday morning appetite. American Legion Post 218 will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Hahira Community...

Hahira, GA · 1d

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Walmart beats verdict under Georgia’s new lawsuit rules

Walmart is the first company to successfully appeal a jury verdict under a new Georgia law aimed at limiting lawsuits and easing insurance rates.

Georgia · 2d

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Lowndes County DUI Accountability Court named Georgia model court for 2027-2029

VALDOSTA, Ga. -- Lowndes County’s DUI Accountability Court has been selected as a Model Court for the State of Georgia for 2027–2029, a designation that recognizes the program’s work in treatment, accountability, public safety and long-term recovery. The Council of Accountability Court Judges selected the program after...

Lowndes County, GA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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As City Commission flips progressive, Williams-Cox’s watch party goes on

In a night that local progressives surged , moderate Dianne Williams-Cox defeated Dot Inman-Johnson and maintained her position on Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5. While votes rolled in, the incumbent held a watch party at Tallahassee Nights Live . “I appreciate folks who came and vouched for me and closed the case for me, who came to talk about me and what it is that I've done, and who I really am,” Williams-Cox said in an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat as the night began. “I really want people to understand that I'm here working for us, not for me, not for any special group, all of us.” The vibes were high throughout the night, as the party of around 100 people featured a DJ and catered food. The event began at 7 p.m. and lasted until approximately 10 p.m. While she has regularly traded barbs with Matlow on the commission dais before voting him down 3-2, Williams-Cox shared a conciliatory message Tuesday night. “My priority is to meet my new commission, who I'll be working with, and get to understand what's important to them, so that we can become more unified and be able to work together and move

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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New Florida Wildlife Corridor trailhead planned for St. Marks

A new Florida Wildlife Corridor trailhead is coming to St. Marks, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy. Completion is expected by December 2027.

St Marks, FL · 1d

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Byron Donalds Closes Florida Governor Bid With Family, Protesters in Bonita Springs

Byron Donalds brought his wife and three sons to an event at Sugarshack Downtown in Bonita Springs on Monday as he concluded his Republican campaign for Florida governor. Erika Donalds and the couple's three sons, Damon, Darin and Mason, joined the candidate for the event, according to The News-Press. Protesters...

Bonita Springs, FL · 3d

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Leon County Schools reacts as voters approve half-cent sales tax, 1-mill levy for teacher compensation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Two ballot measures in Leon County will bring millions of dollars to schools and potentially thousands to teacher salaries. Voters passed both measures — a half-cent sales tax and a 1-mill levy for teacher compensation— on Tuesday and both the school district and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) are celebrating. They say they’re thankful for the community’s support to improve our classrooms.

Leon County, FL · 2d

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Tallahassee's changing commission could reshape how city decisions are made

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- For years, a 3-2 split has shaped some of the biggest decisions at City Hall. Tuesday’s results brought a new look to the commission, with Matlow elected mayor and Perez winning Matlow’s former seat. Matlow said his early focus goes beyond who votes with whom....

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Tallahassee holiday staple, Project Annie, pausing amid business transition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A holiday tradition in Tallahassee’s Frenchtown neighborhood is coming to a halt this year. Annie Johnson, the founder of the non-profit Project Annie, said her annual Thanksgiving community meal is canceled this year. For nearly three decades, the event has fed more than 2,000 people...

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Florida A&M professor Christopher Daniels shares insight into Tallahassee city races

Florida A&M professor of political science Christopher Daniels shares his insight into Florida's U.S. Senate race and Tallahassee city races.

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Quincy moves to repair deteriorating electrical substation

QUINCY, Fla. — Years of neglected maintenance have left one of Quincy's most critical electrical facilities in alarming condition, with failed safety equipment, deteriorating transformers and a control building that officials say is literally rotting away. Now, city leaders are moving toward a $500,000 overhaul of the Southside electrical...

Quincy, FL · 2d

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Addition Financial surprises Tallahassee, Thomas County teachers with $1,500 classroom grants

THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - Addition Financial Credit Union is lending a hand in support of some local teachers in Tallahassee and Thomasville. Addition Financial Credit Union awarded $1,500 in classroom funds to nine teachers in North Florida and South Georgia through the Addition in Action Grant Program, according to a press release.

Tallahassee, FL · 3d

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Florida state parks unveil new manatee experiences

The beloved manatee is a Florida icon, and several of our state’s award-winning state parks provide both critical habitat for manatees and educational experiences and programs to help park visitors create connections with these gentle giants. November is Manatee Awareness Month — Former Gov. Bob Graham first made the designation in 1979 — and the Florida State Parks Foundation celebrated the occasion by announcing a new wave of manatee-related resources for four state parks, all of which are no more than a day trip from Tallahassee. The Jacksonville-based Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds, a longtime partner of the Foundation, donated $250,000 to help bring these new resources to fruition. “Mrs. Weaver made an incredible investment in Florida’s state parks and manatees,” Florida State Parks Foundation CEO Julia Gill Woodward said. “We are thrilled to see that these projects have come to fruition through her generosity.” Want to check out the new features and experience Florida’s manatees this month? Start down the road in Levy County, where Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs state parks have each received new signage to inform visitors about Florida’s manatees and how to best share our state’s waterways with them. Farther down U.S. 98 at Ellie

Florida · 1d