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Demolition on Eisenhower Parkway Opens Area for New Development

Eleven more acres of prime property along Eisenhower Parkway is being prepared to become part of the ongoing rejuvenation of the entire corridor as the former Macon Flea Market and neighboring strip of vacant shops is demolished. Work began in late October, and the buildings are already significantly demolished. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) acquired the property in 2024 to help have more purposeful and strategic development in the area, and to market it in a way that would complement other projects in the area.

Macon, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia teacher dies over the weekend

When students at a Georgia school returned on Monday morning, they were missing a beloved teacher.

Fort Valley, GA · 3d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Political ads surged in Georgia during the midterms. Here’s who benefited.

Georgia television stations enjoyed a substantial boost from the flood of campaign cash.

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From boom to backlash: Ga. election brings a reckoning for data centers

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Georgia once courted data centers as the future. Now, they’re the fight. In the same election that ushered in a national wave of Democrats promising to crack down on AI and data centers, Georgia voters put two key levers of power into the hands of skeptics:

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‘Downright Liberal for a Georgia Republican’: Liberals Celebrate Election of GOP State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, Hoping for a More Bipartisan Senate

Liberal-leaning voters in Georgia have recently seen State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick as a hope for a more bipartisan legislature. Kirkpatrick is a Republican who represents the 32nd District, located in northwestern Metro Atlanta and including parts of Cherokee County, Cobb County, Canton, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Woodstock. Georgia recently...

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USA TODAY

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How many veterans live in Georgia? These counties have most who served

Today is Veteran's Day when the country celebrates the service of millions of men and women from every state across the decades. From World War II to the Gulf Wars, families will honor the servicemembers who are — and aren't — still with us this year, including thousands who call Georgia home. There are more than 600,000 veterans living in the Peach State, as of 2024, or about 5,300 veterans per 100,000 people. Across all 159 counties, that means veterans are your neighbors, teachers, service workers and more. Here's a look at the Georgia counties with the highest number of veteran residents, according to Stacker . Where are veterans living in Georgia? Alaska, Virginia and Montana have the highest concentration of veteran residents, but Georgia has no shortage of former servicemembers. Here's a look at the top 5 counties for veteran residents, as of 2024 U.S. Census data. The rankings are determined by percentage of the county's total population, not total number of veterans: Liberty County (19.5%) Korean War: 73 Vietnam War: 1,486 Gulf War (1990-2001): 3,440 Gulf War (post-2001): 4,328 Chattahoochee County (18.9%) Vietnam War: 64 Gulf War (1990-2001): 86 Gulf War (post-2001): 248 Quitman County (17%) Vietnam War:

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Governor Brian Kemp delivers new property tax relief as Georgia homeowners receive $18,000 assessment reduction

Atlanta, Georgia – For eligible Georgia homeowners, the latest round of state tax relief will show up where it matters: on the property tax bill. The benefit reduces a home’s assessed value by $18,000 for the 2026 tax year, lowering the amount owed. That figure is the reduction...

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The 10 Most Affordable Towns In Georgia Where Living On Social Security Alone Is Possible

Curious about the most affordable towns in Georgia where your Social Security alone can cover the bills?. These 10 towns offer low costs and real charm that make retirement genuinely enjoyable!. 1. Augusta. Augusta is a city that the whole world knows for the Masters Golf Tournament, but the people...

Georgia · 3d

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Lake Lanier and other reservoirs get lower; drought operations kick in

As unusually dry conditions drag on in Georgia and neighboring states, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun drought operations affecting dams along the Chattahoochee River, including Buford Dam on Lake Lanier. The Corps has limited the amount of water it releases from Lanier for months, according to James...

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The Mary Sue

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Georgia woman films her neighbor blasting an air horn at her dog in their shared yard and says ‘Keep it up.’ The neighbor replies ‘I will’

A Georgia woman’s latest video shows her neighbor sounding an air horn at her dog in the yard shared by their adjacent townhomes. The 6:40 a.m. incident is far from the first neighbor’s outburst caught on camera and shared online. Dog owner Lauren Eckhoff posted the clip on Instagram and TikTok, according to Atlanta Black […]

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Weekend Watch: Festival of Trees Gala, Dust and Denim Fall Trail Ride and more happening in Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Middle Georgia has several events offering food, music, entertainment and opportunities to connect with the community. Festival of Trees Gala. The Festival of Trees is celebrating 40 years with its annual gala Friday, November 13.

Macon, GA · 1d

WJBF

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Gov. Kemp, Sens. Warnock and Ossoff release Veterans Day messages

GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, as well as U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock, released messages honoring America’s veterans and service members. Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp “On behalf of the State of Georgia, it is our honor to recognize Veterans Day and honor the men and […]

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Cook to Serve on Middle Judicial Circuit Superior Court

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed the Honorable Paul K. Cook of Vidalia to serve as a Judge on the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial Circuit which satisfied Georgia House Bill 1215 passed in the 2025-26 regular session of the Georgia General Assembly to add a third Superior Court Judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit. The Bill authorizes the Governor to make the appointment to the new seat with subsequent successors chosen in nonpartisan judicial elections.

Vidalia, GA · 3d

WSAV News 3

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Georgia Secretary of State launches investigation after unreported votes flip lead in state house

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has launched an investigation into Seminole County election results after hundreds of Election Day votes were left out of the county’s initial election results, changing which candidate was leading a closely contested State House District race. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, the […]

Seminole County, GA · 3d

Crafting Your Home

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Georgia HOAs Will Have to Register With the State Each Year as New Homeowner Rights Take Effect Jan. 1

Under Georgia's SB 406, HOAs must register with the Secretary of State each year starting Jan. 1, 2027 or lose the power to collect fines, record liens or foreclose.

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Thanksgiving dinner giveaways and turkey drives across South Georgia

SOUTH GEORGIA — Families across South Georgia can find free Thanksgiving meals and turkeys at several upcoming community events. Here is a list of giveaways in the region. New Mt. Zion of Crossland will serve free Thanksgiving meals on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the food runs out. The church is located at 179 Sandy Cemetery Road in Norman Park.

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GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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New report names 31 'best nursing homes' in Georgia

"Choosing your nursing home is a huge decision and they typically come at pretty difficult times," U.S. News & World Report senior care researcher Jordan Derk said. While predominantly used by older adults, skilled nursing facilities provide vital care to adults of all ages, from young people recovering from major surgeries or trauma to seniors needing daily assistance.

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WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia’s next school superintendent wants major changes to how schools are funded

Georgia’s incoming state school superintendent says addressing the teacher shortage, strengthening special education accountability and updating how the state pays for public education will be among her top priorities when she takes office. State School Superintendent-elect Lydia Powell sat down with Channel 2 Action News to discuss what she heard from voters during the campaign and what she plans to tackle first. Powell brings 26 years of experience in education, including 11 years in educational leadership. When asked what Georgia families and educators told her needs the most urgent attention, Powell pointed to several areas. “The first thing is special education accountability,” Powell said. “Also, teachers looking at cost-of-living increases and teacher salaries in the state of Georgia.” She also identified student behavior as a concern but said schools need to make sure children have access to services that address their underlying needs. Powell said she wants schools to provide “whole child experiences” and stronger wraparound services rather than simply viewing students as behavioral problems. Tackling Georgia’s teacher shortage The state’s teacher shortage will also be a major focus. Powell said larger metro Atlanta districts often have extensive human resources departments and recruiting operations that smaller rural school systems cannot

Georgia · 3d

Macon Telegraph

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Japanese students visiting Macon get a taste of the American South

Students from Macon’s “sister city” of Kurobe, Japan visited Bibb County to take in the sights and meet American students this week, though many of the students were also eager to try American foods and do normal things like grocery shopping or dressing up for Halloween. Macon’s cultural exchange program with Kurobe, a city of roughly 40,000 near the Sea of Japan, has been going on for almost two decades now, with Japanese students visiting the United States nine times. The student swap is an extension of Macon’s sister-city relationship with Kurobe City, which began in 1977 and promotes a cultural exchange between the cities tethered by the Japanese zipper manufacturer YKK. While the first student exchange in 2008 brought only nine students to Macon, this year’s cohort included 20 students along with four members of Kurobe’s board of education, who got to spend time in town and learn about the American — and Southern — experience. Students got glimpses of everything from local music productions to Georgia’s renowned breakfast eatery, Waffle House. To Japanese junior high student Reiji Tanaka, everything in Macon is bigger. He said he also noticed that people felt more comfortable being themselves, whereas in Japan

Macon, GA · 23h

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Georgia Latino voter turnout surges 78% amid economic, immigration issues

DALTON, Ga. – The number of Georgia Latinos who cast a ballot this year dwarfed 2022’s midterm turnout, with the high cost of living and the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics top of mind for many of them.

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