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Lawsuit accuses Southern Co. of failing to protect private data in 400,000-account breach

Utility customers often have little choice but to share personal information.

Georgia · 11d

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'Feeding the People of Georgia' Voters Decide Whether to Expand Farmland Property Tax Break

Georgia voters will decide whether to expand a property tax break for farmland, a change supporters say would help family farms keep up with rising costs. The proposed amendment would double the amount of land an owner can enroll in the Conservation Use Valuation Assessment program, known as CUVA, from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.

Georgia · 10d

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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...

Albany, GA · 13d
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Georgia and North Carolina stove deal takes aim at costly hurdle to ditching gas

A standard three-prong outlet is enough to power a battery-backed induction range — and for households replacing a gas stove, that can mean avoiding the costly electrical work another electric model might require. A group purchase campaign in parts of Georgia and North Carolina is offering $300 off one...

North Carolina · 9d
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Georgia Power faces questions as data center demand surges

It’s two words that have become a hot-button issue: data centers. Georgia has emerged as one of the nation’s leading hubs for new data center development. Proponents point to the economic impact these facilities can have on communities, including job creation and promised community benefits. Opponents counter that these facilities burden electricity customers, increase water use, add noise, and raise heat emissions.

Georgia · 12d

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PSC Dismisses, In Part, Complaint From Retail Supplier Against Utility In Case Of First Impression, Denies Monetary Relief, Orders Consideration Of Broader Communication Issues

The Georgia PSC dismissed in part a complaint filed against Atlanta Gas Light Company by SCANA Energy Marketing, LLC ("SCANA") in which SCANA sought to be relieved of Operational Flow Order ('OFO') imbalance penalties, as SCANA alleged that AGL did not provide an avenue for SCANA to mitigate the imbalance.

Georgia · 10d

The City Menus

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JUST UPDATED: New Restaurants and Retail coming to West Georgia

Our pinpointed coverage area includes the cities of Bremen, Bowdon, Carrollton, Heflin, Griffin, LaGrange, Newnan, Peachtree City, Sharpsburg, Oxford, AL; Temple, Valley, AL; and Villa Rica. We are no longer providing new fuel station coverage as of June 15, 2026. Everything below is currently either under construction or opening soon. Items from the list are […] The post JUST UPDATED: New Restaurants and Retail coming to West Georgia appeared first on The City Menus .

Georgia · 13d

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South Georgia nurse launches guide, mentorship to fill rural nursing shortage

Dr. Courtney Jackson is turning her nursing journey into a resource for others with the release of her book From Dream to RN: Your Guide to Becoming a Registered Nurse. She believes early exposure is critical, especially for students in rural counties who may think an advanced nursing career is out of reach.

Georgia · 11d

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Commissioners Approve Agreement to bring Costco to Macon-Bibb County

A new Costco is coming to Macon-Bibb County thanks to the partnership of the consolidated government, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA), and the Bibb County School District (BCSD). On Tuesday, October 20, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved a resolution requesting the Industrial Authority (MBCIA) issue revenue bonds up to $30 million primarily to assist with preparing the site and roads in the area for development.

Macon, GA · 12d

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The 'Loyalty Tax' Is the Hidden Penalty Quietly Inflating Your Home Coverage

Being a loyal customer typically is a good thing, but when it comes to insurance, it may behoove you to shop around every so often.

Macon, GA · 11d

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$22.3M Air Traffic Control Tower Awarded to Advon Corp, USACE Savannah District

Modernizing airfield operations, replacing aging flight-line infrastructure, and enhancing aviation safety across critical logistics hubs, Advon Corp. has been awarded a $22,301,940 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction (MILCON) project finances the complete construction of a new, state-of-the-art air traffic control tower at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Contract Details: At...

Robins Air Force Base, GA · 10d

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Augusta leaders question Rick Jackson’s refinery investment, gas relief

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Some Augusta leaders are raising questions about whether Republican governor candidate Rick Jackson would work to lower gas prices in Georgia. Augusta-Richmond County Commissioner Jordan Johnson and State Representative Sheila Clark Nelson say Jackson invested $20 million in a Texas oil refinery that is set to ship American-produced diesel to India, instead of keeping that fuel in the U.S. for domestic use. The claim comes from a recent Bloomberg report cited by the leaders.

Augusta, GA · 12d

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AGCO Names Georgia Educator Ben Brand Inaugural Ag Mechanics Teacher of the Year

DULUTH, Ga. — AGCO named Ben Brand of Social Circle High School in Social Circle, Georgia, the inaugural Agricultural Mechanics Teacher of the Year. AGCO is the title sponsor of the new award, which recognizes educators preparing students for careers in agricultural mechanics and ag technology. Brand has taught...

Social Circle, GA · 11d

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Collins receives Georgia Farm Bureau award

MACON, Ga. – Columbia County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Chairman Cliff Collins was honored for his agricultural advocacy during the recent Georgia Farm Bureau 4th District Annual Meeting in Madison. The Appling resident received the Georgia Farm Bureau 4th District Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture...

Columbia County, GA · 11d

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Norfolk Southern to serve new Audi plant in Georgia

MACON, Ga. — Auto manufacturer Audi will build its first U.S. factory at a Norfolk Southern-served site near Macon, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp  announced on Saturday, Oct. 24. The $4 billion facility will create approximately 4,500 new jobs. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with full production of about [...] Read More...

Macon, GA · 14d

The Coconut Mama

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Georgia food-and-beverage packaging plant closes, affecting 168 jobs

A Middle Georgia factory that made glass containers for food and beverage companies has shut down, extending a wave of food-packaging plant closures that have eliminated manufacturing jobs elsewhere. The…

Warner Robins, GA · 13d

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This Family-Owned Georgia Shop Has Been Selling Affordable Finds Since 1936 And Is Still Going Strong

A store named after socks started out selling factory seconds from a knitting mill right across the street. That was back in 1936, and the same family still runs it today. The fourth generation now keeps things going. I love that a weekend side hustle turned into a shopping stop people have visited for decades.

Georgia · 13d

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MBCAHF marks ribbon cutting for Villa Esta homes, sets Saturday tour for buyers

MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund (MBCAHF) celebrated the completion of five new homes on Villa Esta Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning. The MBCAHF kicked off the event with a ribbon-cutting at 760 Villa Esta Avenue, directly across from Bruce Elementary School.

Macon, GA · 11d

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GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Mayor Miller and Macon Chamber President Walden discuss Audi facility’s impact on Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A new Audi manufacturing facility planned for the Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County is generating excitement and anticipation among local leaders and business owners. Macon Mayor Lester Miller called the project “very transformational,” adding, “This is probably the single biggest transformative project that we’ve ever had.”...

Macon, GA · 11d