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McIntosh County mandates special use permits for potential data centers

Potential data centers in McIntosh County will now have to apply for special use permits, per a zoning change approved by county commissioners on Tuesday. Special permitting allows the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission greater oversight, including the ability to enact restrictions about noise, water systems and electricity. Proposals would also have to undergo at least one public hearing.

Mcintosh County, GA · 2d

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Former Jesup Ridge employee alleges assault, firing after reporting resident neglect

JESUP, Ga. (WTOC) - A former Jesup Ridge nursing assistant says she was assaulted and fired after reporting that residents were neglected at the nursing home. Precious Daniels said residents were left unattended for hours and that some told her they had not been changed all day. She said she and other nursing assistants reported concerns nearly every day after she began working there in July.

Jesup, GA · 2d

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The Richland Distilling Company Announces New Brunswick Rum Distillery and Experience Center

Richland Rum plans to relocate its downtown Brunswick distillery to a new facility on Highway 99 at Interstate 95’s Exit 42, between the Margaritaville RV Resort and the Buc-ee’s Travel Center. The move will keep the distillery in Glynn County while positioning the company for greater visibility and access to visitors traveling along I-95.

Brunswick, GA · 1d

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Local Q + A – Raleigh Kitchen

Please tell us about your family: I’m married to my first-grade crush, Jacob Kitchen. We were married in 2018 and now have two wonderful children, Harper (5) and Caleb (2), who keep life full of adventure. Our Aussiedoodle, Kirby, rounds out the family and is convinced he’s one of the kids.

Saint Simons Island, GA · 1d

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Liberty County veteran and world record holder helps others with PTSD

LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Liberty County firefighter Trent Williams, a U.S. Army veteran who holds the world record for weighted tricep dips, is helping veterans and first responders recover from PTSD through an organization he runs called Team PIP, or Pain into Power. Williams said his most meaningful accomplishment...

Liberty County, GA · 2d

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Georgia DNR conducting prescribed burn in Glynn County

It is currently unknown what the nature of the fire is, but the coalition reported that the fire may be in Glynn County or southern McIntosh.

Glynn County, GA · 2d

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Second Harvest announces upcoming food distributions across Coastal Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The WTOC Holiday Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia this year, with donations accepted Nov. 19 at two Kroger locations. People can drop off nonperishable food items from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kroger on Mall Boulevard or the Kroger on Johnny Mercer Boulevard on Wilmington Island. Farah and Farah is sponsoring the food drive.

Savannah, GA · 1d

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Savannah native creates YEBO initiative to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - After walking dogs as a child and starting mobile businesses, 30-year-old Alix Baptiste Jr. will celebrate the grand opening of his first storefront and launch of a youth initiative in Hinesville on Saturday, Nov. 14. Savannah native Alix Baptiste Jr. joined Morning Break to breakdown the...

Hinesville, GA · 22h

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Georgia Ports Pour $5 Billion Into Savannah and Brunswick as Automakers Pile In

Georgia's ports are getting a $5 billion facelift over the next decade, with five new container berths planned for Savannah and a new Roll-on/Roll-off berth going up in Brunswick, as the state's auto-manufacturing sector keeps expanding. The investment comes as Hyundai, Kia, Rivian and Audi have all staked out ground in Georgia, pushing demand for port, rail and logistics capacity to new heights.

Brunswick, GA · 2d

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Preview: Richmond Hill goes up against North Paulding

Richmond Hill’s football team will enter the GHSA Class 7A playoffs Friday when the 20th-seeded Wildcats will travel to 13th-seeded North Paulding. But unfortunately, the Wildcats won’t enter the postseason on a high note. Richmond Hill (5-5) has dropped its last five games, the latest in a 49-12...

Richmond Hill, GA · 2d

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The King & Prince Golf and Beach Club to reopen following comprehensive transformation

(ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.) – The King & Prince Golf and Beach Club will reopen for member play the week of November 23, completing the first phase of a multi-year transformation of the historic St. Simons Island property. A fully reimagined golf course by acclaimed designer Beau Welling will...

Saint Simons Island, GA · 21h

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Georgia is emerging as national center of excellence for automotive manufacturing and logistics

Georgia Ports Authority hosted their annual State of the Port of Brunswick with CEO Griff Lynch and President Kevin Price presenting updates on market conditions and future plans. On the heels of the recent announcement by German-based Audi to build a factory in Georgia, Lynch and Price noted the success...

Georgia · 2d

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South Whitehall Cybersecurity Firm Lands $168M Federal Contract, Plans Hiring Spree

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Brunswick — Site Covered By Contract. A cybersecurity company based in South Whitehall Township says it has landed a nine-year deal with the Department of Homeland Security worth $168 million to handle IT and cybersecurity work at law enforcement training centers in four states. Netizen Corporation says it beat out 28 other bidders for the award, which covers Federal Law Enforcement Training Center locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Maryland and New Mexico.

Brunswick, GA · 2d