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Timber Industry Pushes More Biomass Power
If there’s one thing Georgia has a ton of — actually a billion tons — it’s trees. The state leads the country in acres of private timberland and volume of timber harvested. Some in the timber industry think we should turn more of that wood into electricity.
Georgia Playlist: Yacht Rock Revue
What started as a tribute to the greats, has taken on a life all of its own. Yacht Rock Revue harnesses the nostalgic soft rock vibes of the ‘70s and ‘80s, taking the term “tribute band” to a whole new level. Whether on the road, or at their own venue Venkman’s in Atlanta, Yacht Rock Revue take their audiences on a voyage to sounds of the past.
State AgrAbility program offers farm family a new path forward
DEARING -- When a half-ton bale of hay fell off a wagon in 2019, striking the back of Donald Adams’ head, the future of his family farm fell into immediate uncertainty. More than 200 head of cattle are worked on the land at Coastal Acres, a Dearing operation that involves intense manual labor.
Georgia to expand all-terrain wheelchair program to 20 chairs, increase access to state parks
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced at the end of June that it expanded its Outdoors Beyond Barriers program, nearly doubling the number of all-terrain wheelchairs it had across the state.
Baby Season Is Busy Season For Wildlife Rehabilitators
It’s springtime in Georgia. The weather is warming, gardens are blooming and animals, well, they’re having babies. Lots and lots of babies. Sometimes, those babies need help. “It’s going to be non-stop this month,” wildlife rehabilitator Kim Wright said. She lives in the city of Byron.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys DC Condo: What We Know
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, purchased a Washington, D.C. condominium in 2023, as confirmed by a recent House Financial Disclosure Report. 🏠 Why It Matters: Greene is an elected official representing the Georgia 14th district. It is of interest to voters to know where...
Post Michael, Georgia Pecan Farmers Take Stock
It could take years for some of Georgia's pecan crops to recover after Hurricane Michael tore through the southwest part of the state on Wednesday. Tim Brown is with Apollo Pecan Nursery and Groves in Preston, Ga., about halfway between Columbus and Albany. He says many of their trees are...
Wells Fargo removing ATMs from Georgia QuikTrips
ATLANTA - Georgia QuikTrips are making a big change inside their stores. A sign at one of the gas station chain's DeKalb County stores says that Wells Fargo will no longer operate ATMs inside of Georgia QuikTrips. While the sign says that the ATMs will be removed "soon," it did...
Moderate drought across the CSRA causing loss of crop for local farmers
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - A stretch of heat and dry weather has put many areas across Georgia and South Carolina into a moderate drought. Leaving many local farmers that rely on the crop, to suffer the consequences. It's been five weeks without a soaking rain. “It's been in the...
Southwest Georgia Counties May Not Have Power Through Weekend
More than 200,000 utility customers remain without power after Hurricane Michael. Most of these residents are in the southwestern part of the state. Georgia Power expects to restore power in Central and West Georgia this weekend. But the Albany area will have to wait until Monday, and the Bainbridge area until Wednesday at midnight.
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