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Southern Pines Cafe & Catering in Camilla got a 100 on its food service inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Southern Shores Seafood in Valdosta got a 100 on its food service inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 19. $5k reward for information on Tifton murder of Jessie James “Bam” Harris II. Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT. Kim Espinoza, Harris’ mother, has spent over a decade wondering...
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Restaurant Report: “No thermometer for measuring food temperature” at Tifton hotel
CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) — Quality Inn Tifton got a 74 on its recent food service inspection on Friday, Aug. 28. They got a total of 6 infractions; all 6 were new violations. 4 of them were corrected while the inspectors were on-site; one of them had a correct-by date of 08/31/2026, and one had a correct-by date of 08/29/2026.
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Family’s five generations to bring Southern soul food to Crawford
The restaurant’s grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. It is located at 9 Callaway Drive and can be reached at 706-743-6080. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Opening Wright’s Southern Cafe is a dream come true for Brittanie...
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Georgia’s Enduring Farmlands Byway is a 65-mile escape through cotton fields and river towns
Middle Georgia has a 65-mile driving loop that connects four small towns most people have never heard of. The Enduring Farmlands Scenic Byway runs through Hawkinsville, Pineview, Rochelle, and Abbeville on quiet two-lane roads lined with farms and pine forests. You won’t find the crowds of Atlanta or Savannah out here.
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High student debt and low rural salaries are driving a large animal vet shortage in rural Georgia's agriculture economy
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This Stunning Georgia Park Has More Wildlife Than Most People Realize And It’s Absolutely Magical
There’s a park in southwestern Georgia that looks like it was designed by someone who wanted to prove a point about how beautiful this state can be, and that park is Seminole State Park in Donalsonville. Most people have never heard of it, which is a situation this article...
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South Georgia Pet of the Week: Daisy
CORDELE, Ga. – Meet Daisy! Daisy is a gorgeous 2‑year‑old Great Dane who’s ready to steal your heart, and maybe your couch!. This 95‑pound sweetheart is crate trained, enjoys a calm introduction when meeting new dog friends, and didn’t bat an eye at the cats. Daisy hasn’t been around many people yet, but she’s done great with the shelter staff and is learning that humans are pretty awesome.
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Add a Little Spice to Your Life on Salsa Wednesdays in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. – Dance classes are back at the AAAC! The Albany Area Arts Council, in partnership with the Sowega Council on Aging, presents a lively and welcoming senior-accessible salsa class that invites participants to engage with dance as both a creative practice and a shared cultural experience. Designed for all experience levels, the class introduces foundational salsa steps at a comfortable pace while encouraging personal expression, musicality, and connection through movement.
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South Georgia store sells $1 million Powerball ticket; several other big wins across the state
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Popular restaurant in Americus closes its doors for good
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) — A popular restaurant in Americus announced on Facebook Wednesday, Aug. 26 that it’s closing its doors at its current location. The Spot Latin Fusion Cuisine & Bar, located at 118 N Jackson St. in downtown Americus, says it’s “officially and permanently” closed at this location.
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This Georgia Attraction Is a Giant Folk-Art Environment Built by One Man from Bottles and Concrete
Orange, turquoise, and gold appeared through the Georgia pines, painted with faces and swirling circles that seemed to hum in the afternoon heat. I had turned off the two-lane road expecting my directions to have failed me, and instead I found seven acres of concrete, bottles, tin, and paint, the life’s work of a farm boy who went to New York, came back with visions, and spent three decades making them real.
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Restaurant Report: Chicken stored at improper temperature at Moultrie food spot
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) — Hook Fish and Chicken, located in Moultrie, got a 71 on its food service inspection on Monday, Aug. 24. They got a total of 9 infractions; 6 were repeat infractions, 3 were new violations, and 3 of those 9 were corrected while inspectors were on site.
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Collegium: A GSW Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition Opening in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. – The public is invited to join the Albany Area Arts Council at the Carnegie Library for the opening reception of Collegium: A Georgia Southwestern State University Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition. Collegium is “A group in which each member has approximately equal power and authority, working together...