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The Solar Solution: Infinite Energy Advisors
Every morning brings a sunrise and every evening a sunset, yet many of us overlook the beauty and benefits of the sun during the hours in between. Infinite Energy Advisors is dedicated to harnessing the sun’s power to brighten your day and your future. Switching to solar energy isn’t...
Forsyth County, Cumming agree on sales tax split
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County commissioners locked in an agreement on July 23 to share special purpose sales tax funds with Cumming after a round of last-minute wrangling over the split. The Forsyth County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) is a 1 percent sales and use...
Jehovah's Witnesses convention expected to draw 5,000 to Athens this weekend
Downtown Athens will have an influx of visitors this coming weekend when the Jehovah’s Witnesses host a three-day convention at the Classic Center. The convention is expected to draw about 5,000 persons to Athens. ...
Oriental Weavers promotes from within for chief commercial officer
Dalton, Ga. – Oriental Weavers has promoted Andy Brumlow to the role of chief commercial officer. Brumlow brings more than 15 years of experience with Oriental Weavers. He joined the company in January 2008 as vice president of the broadloom division. Under his leadership, Oriental Weavers launched its U.S....
Paul Finebaum Names The ‘Best Program In College Football’ This Year
On Friday's episode of The Paul Finebaum Show, Paul Finebaum was joined by 247Sports' college football analyst Carl Reed Jr. A few of the topics discussed included SEC media days as well as the commotion surrounding the Georgia Bulldogs' off-field troubles. Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas was ...
Sidewalk cafes coming to Hillside? Council considers DASH request
During the LaGrange mayor and council work session on Tuesday, the city discussed a request from DASH, a neighborhood revitalization non-profit, to allow for sidewalk cafes in Hillside similar to ones allowed in the downtown area. The request would establish a similar jurisdiction as the downtown area which allows for alcohol consumption on the right […] The post Sidewalk cafes coming to Hillside? Council considers DASH request appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Kirby Smart Shows He Just Doesn’t Get It With Latest Comments On Georgia Driving Offenses
The Georgia Bulldogs just can’t stop getting behind the wheel of a car and breaking the law. And if head coach Kirby Smart’s latest comments are any indication, that won’t stop anytime soon. Smart commented on the repeated troubles at SEC Media on Friday, and his answer showed that he’s entirely out of touch, Kirby […] The post Kirby Smart Shows He Just Doesn’t Get It With Latest Comments On Georgia Driving Offenses appeared first on BroBible.
Toccoa Municipal Court Hearing Results in Shutdown of Regency Inn
During a Toccoa Municipal Court session Thursday Morning, July 25, Judge Robert Sneed heard testimony from Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize and statements from City Attorney John Dickerson as well as testimony and comments from Gopal Pal, resident manager of Regency Inn on West Currahee Street in Toccoa, and Pal’s attorney James Irvin.
Athens to host “Milledge Mile,” the 2024 Southern Region One-Mile Championship race
The Road Runners Club of America has hosted a Southern Region One-Mile Championship race since 2017, and this year, Athens’s very own Milledge Avenue was chosen as the location for the 2024 race to take place on Saturday, July 27 from 7-9 a.m. The RRCA was formed in 1958...
JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Boy Raising Money For His Mom’s Funeral Gets So Much More
Rome, Georgia is home to the AWESOME today,. After the passing of his mother, 11-year-old Kayden wanted to help cover her funeral costs. For days he stood on the side of the road selling hot dogs with a sign that read, “Please Help Bury my Mama.” A passerby saw Kayden and shared his story on social media, which led to an outpouring of support from the community and beyond. His fundraising goal was $7,100. Thanks to the generosity of strangers from all over the country, the fundraising page has surpassed $80,000.
CORE to Offer Free Health Screenings at Lavonia Carnegie Library
The non-profit group, CORE which stands for Community Organized Relief Effort of Georgia has partnered with the Lavonia-Carnegie Library to offer a mobile health services day next week. According to CORE coordinator Amy Borton, they will be at the Library on Tuesday, July 30 from 10:30a to 5:30p. Borton said...
Pair of 5-stars predicted to commit to Georgia
Five-star defensive linemen Justus Terry and Elijah Griffin are both projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs. The two elite defensive line recruits are visiting the University of Georgia over the last weekend in July. “I think those are two five-stars that it is hard for us to not see them in Georgia’s class,” said recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong of On3. “Even when Justus Terry committed to USC, if you would have asked me a minute after he announced to USC, back during the spring. Where I thought he would sign come December I would have said Georgia.” “I just think right...
Georgia Lottery officials urge Powerball players to check tickets as $2 million prize is unclaimed
A winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million remains unclaimed in Georgia, it was reported, as the Georgia Lottery is urging players to check their mobile tickets to see if they have the winning one
Northwest Georgia Jobless Claims Rise in June
June was another month of contradictions for the area’s employment levels. The jobless rate jumped to the highest point in 13 months amid a 4,300-job surge in June compared to the same month in 2023. The latest state Department of Labor reports show Northwest Georgia also saw a jump from 3.3% in June 2023 to 3.9% last month. A county-by-county review shows: ...
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