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WinShape Foundation Hosts Five-Day Summer Camp in Fayetteville
The WinShape Foundation hosted a five-day camp from June 17-21 at One Church in Fayetteville to offer children opportunities to cultivate their skills and talents in a mix of outdoor and indoor activities in their own city. The camp is part of a traveling nationwide summer camp initiative.
Local Food Pantry Continues to Give Back
With about 12 to 20 volunteers, the Compassion Ministry Food Pantry gave away food to dozens on June 22, a bi-weekly undertaking to provide food for community members in need. The events aim to curtail hunger in the community, and the giveaways take place at Fayette Friends Community Church, located at 847 New Hope Road in Fayetteville, every Tuesday and Saturday.
National Blueberry Month: Learn more about the berry that’s so popular in Georgia
Peak blueberry harvest season in Georgia is from late May to mid-July, making Georgia the best place to be for National Blueberry month. Blueberries are considered one of the top 10 most popular crops by value in the state, experts say. “There are around 30,000 acres of blueberries in the...
Benedictine honored with top boys’ athletic program in region by Georgia Athletic Director’s Association
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Athletic Director’s Association awarded Benedictine as South Georgia’s top boys’ athletic program. Benedictine earned 582 points, the most of any school in the region. All athletic programs in the GHSA are eligible for the award, A through 7A. With a continued...
Dry skies, high buys: Firework safety ignites concerns as sales soar in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — America celebrates its 248th birthday on Thursday, and while the day is sure to end with a bang, authorities are also hoping it doesn't end with a wildfire. The Tennessee Division of Forestry is reminding residents that dry land can be dangerous. According to the Climate...
A surprise Braves-Blue Jays trade to replace Orlando Arcia backed by insider
The Atlanta Braves have long been connected to starting pitchers and outfielders in the trade market because of the injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. These two holes are obvious for Atlanta to need to address ahead of the deadline. But that's not the only pair of...
Rusty Taco Announces First Georgia-Based Location
Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant known for its fresh ingredients and flavorful menu, announced its first Georgia location in the Atlanta neighborhood of Summerhill. The restaurant will be operated by MBC Concessions, a group of well-experienced restaurant operators, and will be located at 572 Hank Aaron Drive SW in Atlanta.
Audit: Georgia agencies can improve call center operations
(The Center Square) — Georgians who turn to some state agencies' call centers for help cannot always reach representatives and sometimes face long waits when the departments are experiencing high call volumes. The findings were included in a new audit from the Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts, which examined six state agencies' customer service approaches and call center technologies. The review included "limited reviews" of chatbots, email and websites. ...
Georgia HEART program has record-breaking year
ATLANTA — The Georgia HEART 2023 annual report reveals how, through the Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit program, concerned Georgia citizens have helped enhance the financial stability, operational capacities, and health care outcomes of rural hospitals throughout the state. During the seven years of its existence, the Georgia HEART Hospital Program has generated an impressive $358 million in ...
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