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Chick-fil-A dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, report says
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, according to USA Today. The Atlanta-based fast food restaurant was crowned No. 1 on the publication’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years. However, this year, the restaurant dropped to No. 3.
FLHSMV implements legislation requiring driver licenses and identification card numbers to change
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin implementing legislation that amends Florida Statute 322.14 (1)(a) and requires the distinguishing numbers assigned to a driver license or identification card to include at least four randomly generated numbers. This new system aims to improve security and safeguard individuals’ identities.
Emory University and Emory St. Joseph hospitals in Atlanta rank highest in Georgia
Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph are Georgia’s No. 1 and 2 hospitals, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Emory University Hospital was also nationally ranked for their cancer care. U.S. News offers rankings and ratings in three dozen different health care services, including...
Maxwell Frost Challenges GOP to Say What They Love More: Trump or Guns
A Florida Democrat issued a call to action Friday for House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on legislation that would ban assault weapons, suggesting that the Republican Party should reverse its yearslong course of enabling mass shootings in light of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.Representative Maxwell Frost, a Democrat who represents Florida’s 10th district, shared his letter to Johnson in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “This past weekend, we saw that the need to act against political violence is not a partisan issue; it is a matter of public safety and common sense,” Frost...
Scott leads polls, fundraising in Florida U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) — If recent polls and fundraising totals are to be believed, Florida incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott will likely keep his seat in the GOP column. Scott is leading in both the polls and fundraising efforts against his Democrat challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ahead of the general election on Nov. 5. According to the Federal Election Commission website, Scott has raised almost $30 million between 2019 and 2024...
Washington County Native Allisha Gray Wins WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge
Washington County native Allisha Gray has made a life and career out of making history. On Friday night, the former WACO Lady Hawks Basketball standout notched another bit of prominence to her ever-growing lore when she became the first player – man or woman – to win the 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge in the same season.
Jerry Seinfeld performing new comedy set at Macon City Auditorium this November
MACON, Ga. — Jerry Seinfeld will be bringing the laughs to the stage at the Macon City Auditorium in November, according to a press release from Oak View Group. Seinfeld is bringing his newest stand-up routine to Macon. He has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.
Warner Robins working to develop a stronger brand and identity
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WPGA) - The City of Warner Robins is the works of forming a stronger sense of identity through a new branding project. There have already been focus groups and outside branding experts were invited to tour the City. One goal is to help identify the things that make Warner Robins unique and stand out from other areas.
COLUMBUS: New waste collection policy coming in September, city says current collection system is ‘inefficient’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government has announced significant changes to waste collection in the city. Beginning Sept. 9, CCG says all household waste must be in a city issued black or brown cart. All bulk waste not in the city issues carts will require citizens to call 311 to schedule a pickup. The […]
Augusta area blueberry growers share their love of the popular Georgia superfood
After setting up shop at the Aiken County Farmers Market for 15 years, Cathy and Ed Kvartek decided it was time to venture out on their own. “It took us a while to find a property," Cathy Kvartek said. "We wanted a place that made people want to come back.”
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