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United Digestive's 5-year recap: 20+ moves
Atlanta-based United Digestive has more than 60 clinics, 22 ASCs and 300 physicians across Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. . Here are more than 20 updates from the company since 2019:. 2024. 1. Two ASCs affiliated with United Digestive were named among U.S. News & World Report's top ASCs...
Bear necessities: Human/bear interactions in Georgia grow more common
ALBANY‒ The black bear (Ursus americanus) is without a doubt the largest game animal in the state of Georgia with adult males exceeding 500 pounds. The chronicles of early explorers and colonists indicate that the species was initially prevalent across the state. However, when the early colonists crossed the Atlantic, they brought their long-standing European love-hate relationship with bears to Georgia. During this period, bears were killed not only for their meat, fat, and fur but to hinder their impact on crops and livestock. ...
Appealing tax assessment won't freeze values starting next year
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in April signed a bill to limit large annual property tax increases that have plagued homeowners in Metro Atlanta suburbs for the better part of a decade. While the legislation should help property owners in counties like Fulton, DeKalb and Forsyth, it will...
In Georgia, a space for country line dancing welcomes all
There's a safe space in Alpharetta, Georgia, for LGBTQ line dancers. Phillis Welden travels an hour and a half to be there.Welden, a 73-year-old straight ally from Winder, Georgia, puts in 200 miles of driving on Mondays for line dancing and ends her day at Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern."It's fun and you don't need a partner," said Welden. "You just get out there with a room full of people and have a blast." Welden, who only started dancing in her sixties, is one of the most popular people at Brimstone's line dancing night, one of many venues in the region...
Another chain with broken links: Hooters closes more than 40 restaurants, five in Georgia
Many Georgians will have to find a new spot for wings and memorable game-day views. Hooters has closed five locations across the state as part of a nationwide downsizing of the company's restaurant collection. Here are the closed Georgia spots, according to USA TODAY:. Hoots Wings by Hooters in Atlanta...
Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable aims to mobilize, engage voters
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - The Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable meets this weekend at the Marriott Macon Center. It’s an initiative of The Georgia Coalition For The People’s Agenda, emphasizing the power of making your voice heard. During the conference, they will be stargazing ways to get more...
Here are the results for the Georgia June 18 congressional runoff audits
GEORGIA, USA — Georgia's Secretary of State Office revealed the results of the June 18 congressional runoff audits. The Risk-Limiting Audit focused on the Republican District 2, Republican District 3 and Democratic District 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Officials said the audit started on Wednesday. It...
Judge weighing injunction in Georgia organized online retail crime bill
(The Center Square) — A federal judge is weighing whether to grant a preliminary injunction to halt a Georgia law targeting organized online retail crimes set to take effect on Monday. Earlier this month, NetChoice filed a lawsuit over Senate Bill 472, the "Combating Organized Retail Crime Act." Proponents of the measure, which Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed on May 6, say it protects businesses against organized online retail crimes. ...
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