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Gov. Kemp appoints new superior court judge to handle cases in Washington, Toombs, Emanuel and Candler Counties

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a new Superior Court judge for the Middle Judicial Circuit, overseeing cases in Washington, Jefferson, Emanuel, Toombs and Candler counties, according to a release from Kemp's office. Paul Cook was appointed to the vacancy by the governor, Kemp's office announced in a release on Friday.

Candler County, GA · 3d
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The Legend Behind Georgia's Most Haunted Bridge

For more than 40 years, folks have claimed that drivers who set a candy bar on their hood inside Concord Covered Bridge in Georgia will hear the footsteps of ghost children clamoring for the sweet treat. Drivers, of course, use the bridge by day to make their way between Smyrna and Mableton, but come nightfall, […]

Georgia · 9d

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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 · 2d
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Cochran to be assigned new building inspector following complaints

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Following months of complaints from Cochran builders, the city will be assigned a new inspector, a representative announced. Brett Hanes, who serves as the Director of Development Services at Falcon Design, made the announcement during a work session on Thursday. “We will have a...

Cochran, GA · 2d
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Georgia House Seat Flips After Votes Found on Memory Card

A memory card containing hundreds of Election Day votes went uncounted, sparking a state investigation.

Georgia · 4d

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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

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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 · 2d

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More Than 100 People, 25 Dogs Rescued After Historic Copper Basin Flooding

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Tennessee emergency officials say more than 100 people and 25 dogs were rescued after heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the Copper Basin region of Southeast Tennessee and neighboring North Georgia. According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the latest rescue count...

Tennessee · 3d

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Bottoms has 8 weeks to prepare for a new era in Georgia

Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms is tapping some of the same leaders who helped her find her footing at City Hall to do the same at the Georgia Capitol. Why it matters: Over the next eight weeks, Bottoms must simultaneously learn the government she's inheriting, build the government she wants and keep the existing government humming along. When she takes office in January, Bottoms will become Georgia's first Democratic governor in more than 20 years. She has a team of familiar faces and big names to help. Zoom in: Named Georgia's Promise , the transition initiative is a mix of public and private sector leaders. It includes: Rashad Taylor, a former state lawmaker and former Bottoms senior adviser Jon Keen, Bottoms' former chief operating officer for Atlanta who now works in clean energy Richard Cox, a longtime Delta Air Lines senior executive and another former City Hall COO Carmen Chubb, Bottoms' former chief of staff and a 25-year veteran of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Vicki Palmer, a retired Coca-Cola Enterprises executive who chaired Bottoms' 2017-18 mayoral transition Carter Center board chair and former state Sen. Jason Carter, Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, filmmaker Tyler Perry and former Walgreens Boots

Georgia · 3d

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Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE andGrist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Beginning in January, three of the five officials on the Georgia Public Service Commission will be Democrats. It will be the first time the party has controlled the powerful energy regulation board in 30 years.

Georgia · 2d

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Veterans Day closures, trash schedule changes, and more in Big Bend and Georgia

Government officials in the area announced that they will close administrative offices in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Tallahassee, FL · 3d

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Macon Army veteran receives vehicle from Progressive

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon Army veteran who has been relying on rideshares and public transportation is receiving a vehicle from Progressive to help support his family and grow his businesses. Markwan “Chef G” Gordon, a U.S. Army veteran, father and small-business owner, has been relying on alternative...

Macon, GA · 1d

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Affordable Housing Fund to Celebrate Completion of Five New Homes

“Villa Esta is more than building houses,” says MBCAHF Executive Director Natalie Bouyett. “It’s about opportunities for families to create their homes and encourage growth and investment in Macon-Bibb County.”. Each of the five new homes features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with floor plans ranging from...

Bibb County, GA · 2d

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Subcontractors, Vendors, & Suppliers Sought for New Macon Arena Construction

Macon-Bibb County and Barton Malow + Sheridan Construction are inviting subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers interested in working on the new Macon Arena to its second information and pre-qualifying registration session. The event will be held on November 17 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Macon Centreplex (200 Coliseum Drive).

Macon, GA · 2d

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Choosing Macon: Why Young Professionals Are Building Their Futures in the City

When Aurora Estabrook first came to Mercer University from Maynard, Massachusetts, she expected to return home after graduation. She loved growing up in a small town, but she was eager for a new adventure. Her interest in community service led her to Mercer, where the University’s Mercer On Mission program caught her attention.

Macon, GA · 2d

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Georgia's Former Army Base Is Now A National Monument With Civil War Relics And Historic Trails

There are historic war sites, and then there are sites where major battles occurred. This monument to the past stands today in much of its former glory.

Georgia · 3d

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Jim Webb's Middle Georgia Live Music Report (11/9-11/15)

Broadway fans, dance enthusiasts, and live music fanatics have a busy week ahead in Middle Georgia. Patrons at the Piedmont Grand Opera House have two chances to see a performance of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical this Thursday and Friday, and a Decemberists Tribute Band, The Novemberists, will be performing at Centenary Church on Saturday. Jim Webb has once again been hard at work compiling the following mostly comprehensive list of live music shows taking place this week in the heart of Georgia.

Macon, GA · 1d

Macon Telegraph

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Peanut butter on a hot dog? Even Mayor Miller is getting involved

Well, Macon, I’ve apparently started a controversy. And of all the things I could have possibly become known for in this wonderful city, I never imagined it would involve a hot dog, a jar of peanut butter and the Mayor of Macon! But here we are, and apparently my taste in hot dog toppings has become a matter of public discussion. Who knew that something so delicious could cause so much commotion? It all started during a recent episode of my Let’s Eat podcast about Macon Burger Week. One of my fellow Burger Squad members mentioned that cream cheese was an incredibly underrated topping for hamburgers. As we talked about unusual toppings, he suggested cream cheese might even be delicious on a hot dog. That’s when I casually mentioned that my absolute favorite hot dog topping is peanut butter. You would have thought I’d suggested putting motor oil on pancakes! The reactions were priceless, and apparently there are people walking among us who believe peanut butter belongs exclusively on sandwiches, crackers and celery sticks. To those people, I have just one thing to say. You’re missing out! I was recently on The Creek 100.9 on the morning show with Charles

Macon, GA · 5d

Macon Telegraph

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A long road to motherhood: Inside Georgia's maternity care deserts

Until recently, the thought of a long drive never bothered Storm Savage. When the 23-year-old and her boyfriend left metro Atlanta and moved to Peach County, she made peace with their decision to settle into a rural home with goats and cattle within earshot. But now, she’s in her third trimester of pregnancy, and the highway is becoming grueling. Her twice-monthly, 60-mile roundtrip drives to Macon to see her OB-GYN are exhausting. Soon enough, she’ll have to make the trek every week. With each mile, a worrying scenario plays out in her mind: What if she goes into labor at home in Peach County and has to navigate the drive herself? Savage lives in what March of Dimes calls a maternity care desert — one of 69 Georgia counties with no birthing facilities or dedicated obstetric clinics, according to the nonprofit’s most recent report . With recent hospital closures and a dwindling number of physicians, Georgia finds itself among the worst places to have a child, especially for Black women, like Savage. It’s a problem that Mercer University’s School of Medicine has been working hard to combat for more than four decades. Yet, despite the school’s efforts, experts warn the

Georgia · 4d