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‘There’s gators everywhere.’ Mass alligator gathering investigated in Georgia canal
A rarely witnessed congregation of American alligators was recorded in southeast Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, and researchers are trying to figure out why it happened. Video of the terrifying mass gathering was shared July 16 on Facebook by boater Marty Welch and it had been viewed more than 415,000 times as of July 23.
State regulators to weigh Georgia Power request to increase use of fossil fuels at Coweta plant
A battle over the state’s energy future resumes Wednesday with utility regulators hosting a hearing on Georgia Power’s plans to significantly expand fossil fuel generation over the next several years. The Public Service Commission has scheduled hearings starting Wednesday for Georgia Power’s application to fast track the construction of three methane gas-burning units at Coweta […]
How to stop those never-ending political calls, texts
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Four and a half months to go, and more barrages of political ads and messaging are on the way. If you’re a registered Republican or Democrat, the information you’ve provided to the Georgia Secretary of State is public record. And if a political campaign didn’t get it there, it paid a data company for your cellphone number.
Meet The 10 Semifinalist Startups for the Fintech South Innovation Challenge
As the annual conference dedicated to financial innovation, Fintech South is the place where anyone can learn about the newest fintech ideas. Each year at Fintech South, the Innovation Challenge rewards the most innovative early-stage company based or founded in Georgia that focuses on financial technology with an annual $25,000 prize.
Georgia Secretary of State gives Chatham County elections clean bill of health
The Chatham County Board of Elections underwent an election systems health check Monday, and the state's top elections official was on site for the event. Election systems health checks will be conducted in each of Georgia's 159 counties in the run up to this year's presidential election on Nov. 5. The health...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
United States Department of Agriculture Restricts PACA Violators in California, Georgia, and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). Direct from the USDA Agricultural Marketing...
The Largest Buc-ee’s In Georgia Will Span A Whopping 74,000 Sq. Ft.
According to a report by the Savannah Morning News, construction has begun a new Buc-ee’s location in Georgia. And the biggest news: it’s going to be the largest Buc-ee’s in the state. Just how large will this new Buc-ee’s location be? It’ll be a massive 74,000 square feet.
North Central Florida river task force reactivated following raw sewage spills across Georgia state lines
The Sante Fe River was familiar with Joanne Tremblay, with their morning routine, lying still as she waded calf-deep to collect a sample of its water. It was a warm shade of tangerine. She knew children would play on the riverbank come midday, bright and alive like the blue E....
List | Participating Dairy Queen locations ahead of Miracle Treat Day
MACON, Ga. — Nothing satisfies more on a hot day than a nice, cold serving of ice cream. It’s a chilling and refreshing way to beat the heat during the sweltering summer heat. But on Thursday, Dairy Queens across Central Georgia are helping kids beat cancer as part...
Manager Devontae Beach Shot And Killed After EST Gee Concert
Devontae Beach, the manager of rapper EST Gee, was shot and killed after a concert in his hometown of Louisville. Beach, 31, was found dead in a car near the KFC YUM! Center with multiple gunshot wounds. According to WLKY, the shooting was reported in the early hours of Sunday, July 21, and police arrived at around 1:30 a.m. Beach was declared dead shortly after by medical personnel. There are no known suspects at this time, and it is unclear if Beach was targeted.
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