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PRESS RELEASE: Downtown Macon Restaurants Compete in French Fry Fight, Presentd by Sysco
Macon, GA –Downtown Macon restaurants are competing for the title of best fries during the Downtown Macon French Fry Fight, presented by Sysco, on Wednesday, July 10 in honor of National Fry Day. Twenty restaurants have developed creative culinary takes on the classic side. NewTown’s Main Street Macon board...
In pictures: Independence Day in downtown Augusta
It was an evening of music, food and fireworks at the Augusta Common July 4 as residents celebrated Independence Day. Mike Adams has won multiple Georgia Press Association awards for his photography including eight at the 2024 awards ceremony. Subscribe to the Augusta Good News newsletter here. Like this:. Support...
Evans Towne Center BOOM! In the Park Independence Day Celebration had something for everyone to enjoy
BOOM! The park was a success, with over 30 food, beverage, and dessert vendors with live music from Whiskey Run and Ryan Trotti leading up to the fireworks and first-ever laser show.
19 Suspected Fentanyl Traffickers Arrested in Northwest Florida
Earlier this week, a group of 19 suspected fentanyl traffickers were arrested in the northwestern region of Florida. ““The Fentanyl epidemic, an urgent and indiscriminate threat, is dangerously pervasive,” FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner said. “FHP is proud to be part of the effort to clear the streets of this poison, and, along with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to work together to protect our citizens by bringing to justice the criminals who sell it.”
Lower Atlantic region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.29 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.26 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has fallen about...
Families spend their July 4th holiday at Lake Tobesofkee
MACON, Ga. — The Fourth of July brings fireworks, and lots of them. This year folks across Central Georgia gathered at Lake Tobesofkee for the Sparks in Our Parks event. Many people spent the day on the water before enjoying the big light show. "Everyone should have been at...
Friday’s forecast calls for dangerous heat, isolated storms
Friday morning update: We are wrapping up the week with more heat as temperatures climb to the upper 90s. Heat advisories are in effect for a majority of the CSRA from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Heat indices (how it feels when you combine the actual temperature and humidity) up to 110 degrees are possible. With that being said, you want to take precautions to stay safe. Stay hydrated, wear bright-colored clothing, and take breaks indoors. We can’t rule out a stray shower or storm, but most of the area will remain dry.
Valdosta summer youth program to give a look at various City departments
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta hosted Hype Up Your Summer Youth Program to give a behind-the-scenes look at different City departments. The City of Valdosta hosted Goodwill’s Hype Up Your Summer Youth Program, providing participants with an in-depth look at the inner workings of various City departments on Thursday, June 27. The program’s agenda included educational presentations, site visits and direct interactions with City leadership, offering valuable insights into the functioning of local government and potential career paths for the youth.
‘Street takeovers and house parties’ prompt stricture measures in Quincy to ensure public safety
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -The Quincy Police Department has implemented stricter measures in response to concerns about street takeovers and unpermitted house parties. The stricter measures also come in response to new Florida laws that took effect Monday, according to QPD’s Wednesday press release. In the Quincy Police press release,...
He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.
Vernon Reffitt got $30,000 to leave the Army in 1992. It was a one-time, lump-sum special separation benefit offered to service members when the U.S. had to reduce its active-duty force. Now, more than 30 years later, the federal government wants that money back. In May, the Department of Veterans...
Bulloch County’s Anna Clifton selected for Georgia Foundation for Agriculture scholarship
Bulloch County native Anna Clifton has been named a recipient of a Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) Scholarship. Clifton is one of eight students statewide selected to receive a $2,000 GFA Rising Junior/Senior Scholarship. The GFA scholarships recognize deserving and outstanding college students pursuing agriculture or ag-related degrees at a college in the University System of Georgia, Berry College or Emmanuel College, or a school in the Technical College System of Georgia. “Georgia Farm Bureau is proud to support the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture’s programs,” said GFA Board Chairman and GFB President Tom McCall. “The foundation offers these scholarships as an investment in...
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