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Athens Banner-Herald
The Augusta Chronicle
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USA TODAY
Publix opening new stores in these states in November. See where
Publix is set to open several new stores in November, bringing its iconic green logo to more communities in Georgia and South Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-headquartered grocer is opening two new stores in the second half of November: one in Mableton, Georgia, and another in Florence, South Carolina. The upcoming locations follow three openings at the beginning of the month in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Publix has roughly 1,440 supermarkets in the Southeast, with locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia as of June 27, 2026, according to the company's second-quarter financial results . That's up from 1,411 locations a year ago. Publix reported $31.9 billion in sales for the six months ending June 27, 2026, up 1.5% from a year ago. Here is what to know about the grocery store chain's upcoming openings. Where is Publix opening new stores? The following stores are set to open on Nov. 18. 5015 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, Georgia 3435 W Palmetto St., Florence, South Carolina Publix’s upcoming stores come shortly after the grocery chain opened three locations this week: 1500 Placida Road Suite C, Englewood, Florida 105 Lake Country Blvd., Eatonton, Georgia 6460 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel, North Carolina Fernando
Macon Telegraph
After fire destroys Billy's Clubhouse in Macon, regulars and business owners reflect
On Monday night, the parking lot of 20’s Pub in Macon was filled with more cars than usual. Inside, a few more barstools were occupied than on your typical weeknight. The bar on Riverside Drive was still serving its ordinary patrons, but there were some additional drinkers in the crowd. They were there to mourn the loss of one of their favorite local watering holes — a spot just five minutes up the road owned by the same folks that run 20’s Pub. Billy’s Clubhouse, located on Forest Hill Road just off Northside Drive, was destroyed early Sunday morning in a fire that also razed other businesses in a shopping plaza. The cause of the inferno was unclear as of Monday evening, as was the bar’s future. But regulars from Billy’s Clubhouse made their way to 20’s Pub instead, using the sort of sister location as a de facto headquarters to imbibe and remember the spot on Northside Drive. “When you look at the parking lot tonight, it is nothing but packed and it’s double the size, but when you walk in, it’s all Billy’s people,” said Danielle Bone, a regular at both Billy’s Clubhouse and 20’s Pub. When word
hoodline.com
Peach Cobbler Factory Set for Saturday Soft Opening in Evans, Georgia
A new dessert shop is about to start serving up Southern comfort food in Evans, Georgia. The Peach Cobbler Factory is holding a soft opening Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 10 p.m. at its Evans Town Center Plaza location, bringing cobblers, cookies, brownies and cheesecakes to the Augusta metro area.
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41nbc.com
Weekend Watch: Macon Burger Week, Christmas Made in the South and more happening in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whether you’re ready to get a head start on Christmas shopping, try a new burger or enjoy a little music and entertainment, there are plenty of things to do across Middle Georgia this weekend. Several events are giving people opportunities to explore local businesses,...