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Downtown Tifton bakery facing backlash after social media comment sparking allegations of racism

Tifton, GA · 6h

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This Georgia Restaurant Has A Buffet So Legendary That Locals Guard It Like A Secret Treasure

Some secrets are hard to keep, especially when the secret involves an entire buffet line of General Tso’s chicken. That’s the situation happening over at Chow Town Grill & Buffet in Valdosta, Georgia, a spot locals talk about like it’s a hidden treasure they’d rather not share with the whole internet.

Valdosta, GA · 8d

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We Found 10 Georgia Buffets Where Your Money Goes Further At Mealtime

One Georgia buffet lines up more than 70 different dishes at the same time. Seventy. I would need a map and a nap just to get through the first row. Another spot in the state serves all-you-can-eat catfish on Fridays, and you can pick it with or without bones. A third runs its buffet out of a restored 1885 Victorian house.

Macon, GA · 6d

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‘Line up to pick cotton’: Tifton bakery faces backlash over Facebook comment

TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) — Mi-Lady Bakery in downtown Tifton is facing criticism on social media after a Facebook comment was made by Kyle Rhodes, who is listed as the company’s secretary in Georgia business records. The comment, posted from a profile named Kyle Rhodes under a post on...

Tifton, GA · 7h

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Restaurant Report: Pest activity noted at Tifton food spot; Coffee County pickle spot earns 100

COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Wing Addiction in Tifton got a 78 on its food service inspection on Thursday, Nov. 5. They got a total of nine infractions, and they were all new violations. Two of the nine infractions were corrected while inspectors were on-site. Below is a summary...

Coffee County, GA · 1d

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Long Before You Were Born, These 7 Small-Town Georgia Taverns Were Already Pouring Beer And Flipping Burgers

Some of the best burgers in Georgia are not served in big cities, but in small towns where the local tavern is the place everyone ends up after a long week. These spots sit in old brick buildings, on riverbanks, and beside historic town squares, and many of them carry the kind of history and character a new chain restaurant can never copy.

Georgia · 2d

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Happy birthday to the best! Shirley Banks turns 93, and everyone’s invited

LAKELAND, Ga. — If you know Shirley Banks, you may have a favorite story, a fond memory of her fudge or a newspaper clipping she saved because she thought you ought to read it. Now her family is inviting everyone to bring those memories — and their birthday wishes...

Lakeland, GA · 1d

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Walk with a Doc for Better Health in Valdosta Saturday

VALDOSTA, Ga. – The public can take a step toward better health with a walk led by SGMC Health‘s Medical Education program. Participants will meet at the Valdosta Middle School Track from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14th, for a fun, casual opportunity to get moving, connect with local physicians, and see how every walk is a win for their health. This month’s event is in partnership with the 100 Black Men of Valdosta.

Valdosta, GA · 1d

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Petition renews attention to Lanier kitten-cruelty case; animals’ fates remain unknown

LAKELAND, Ga. — Nearly a month after authorities announced an arrest in a Lanier County kitten-cruelty investigation, an animal advocacy organization is renewing public attention to the case — reporting a second arrest while a central question remains unanswered: What happened to the kittens?. The question is particularly...

Lanier County, GA · 1d

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Food Lion to replace Winn-Dixie stores in Valdosta, Lake Park

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Two Lowndes County supermarkets are preparing for a change in ownership and name, with Food Lion planning to purchase the Winn-Dixie stores on North Ashley Street in Valdosta and Lakes Boulevard in Lake Park. The stores are among five South Georgia locations included in an agreement...

Valdosta, GA · 1d

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Thomasville's Cassidy Park set to reopen with nearly $1 million in improvements

Cassidy Park is getting a new look after months of construction. Neighbors say improvements could bring more opportunity for exercise, fishing and family time

Thomasville, GA · 20h

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These 9 Restaurants Help Explain Why This Georgia Town Ranked Among America’s Best Food Destinations

One restaurant on this list has been feeding the same small Georgia town since 1916. That’s more than a century of dinner rushes on one downtown street. The surprises keep stacking up. A Cajun kitchen now fills a restored train depot. A cheese shop serves full lunches and dinners....

Thomasville, GA · 4d

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Pack Your Appetite And Hit The Road For This Must-Try Small-Town Georgia Restaurant

There’s a small town in Middle Georgia quietly hiding one of the most satisfying meals you’ll ever put in your mouth. Yoder’s Deitsch Haus in Montezuma, Georgia is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time eating anywhere else. Let’s talk about...

Montezuma, GA · 4d

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Alapaha Station Celebration Kicks Off Saturday Morning

ALAPAHA, Ga. – Alapaha Station Celebration kicks off bright and early on Saturday November 14th, with a scenic 5K race at 8:00 a.m. The 3.1-mile race will begin at the historic train depot (address = 80 George Street). Come enjoy the little town with a big heart’s quiet country roads and beautiful scenery. Whether you’re running or walking, it’s gonna be fun. Got questions? Contact Alyssa at alapahastationcelebration5k@gmail.com.

Alapaha, GA · 3d

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Downtown Cairo hosts first-ever chili cookoff at fall festival to support community

CAIRO, Ga. (WCTV) - Downtown Cairo held a fall festival Saturday, featuring its first-ever chili cook-off to raise money for the community. Downtown Development Authority and Main Street put the event together. In addition to games for kids and live music, people could buy a ticket to sample chili from...

Cairo, GA · 5d

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9 Georgia Restaurants Serving Generous Home-Cooked Meals Without Breaking The Bank

A small Georgia cafe opened inside a building that appeared in a 1991 movie. Today it still serves the fried green tomatoes that gave the film its name. I love that a movie set turned into a real lunch stop for hungry people. That odd bit of history sent me...

Georgia · 6d

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"A community hub" The Slice Pizzeria to be featured on America's Best Restaurants

"We're really here to support our community." The owner of The Slice Pizzeria in Hahira says the restaurant will be featured on America's Best Restaurants Roadshow.

Hahira, GA · 7d

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South Georgia pizzeria to be featured as part of America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow

HAHIRA, Ga. (WALB) — A pizza place in Hahira is going to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) Roadshow. The Slice Pizzeria, located in Hahira, will host a visit from America’s Best Restaurants as part of the roadshow. During the visit, the team with ABR Roadshow will do an extensive, on-camera interview with the owner of The Slice, Estel Powell, about the restaurant’s place in the community.

Hahira, GA · 8d

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Restaurant Report: Wing spot in Lakeland gets 65, popular Albany lemonade truck gets 100

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —M & B’s Wings in Lakeland got a 65 on its food service inspection on Wednesday, Oct. 28. They received a total of 8 infractions, and they were all new violations. Most of the violations were corrected immediately as the food was discarded. Below is...

Albany, GA · 9d

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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 · 9d