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Milledgeville's Christmas in July market brings holiday cheer and deals this weekend
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — The Milledgeville Downtown Development Authority is celebrating Christmas in July with a holiday market this weekend. According to a release, the 2024 Downtown Milledgeville Christmas in July Market is promising 30 vendors with food trucks featuring Glo's Thighs and Pies, Devereux Crab Shack and Kona Ice this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Annex located at 127 East Hancock Street.
The Gorgeous, Little-Known River Is One Of The Most Underrated Fishing Spots In Georgia
Even many residents of our largest cities, like Atlanta and Columbus, love to spend time outdoors. It’s one of the things that make Georgians so unique. Some love hiking or geocaching, others love wildlife photography or hunting, but one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Peach State is undoubtedly fishing. Many of us have spent many a morning or afternoon relaxing on the water, pole in hand, waiting for a nibble. Like the old saying goes, even a bad day fishing is better than a good day at the office! If you’re looking for a new fishing spot near Rome, GA, you may want to check out the mighty Coosa River, which flows all the way into Alabama. Check it out:
Best Savannah Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in GA
We highlight three of the best Savannah Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants: The Cuban Window, The Ordinary Pub, and Treylor Park. Each of these establishments showcases the distinct flavors and inviting atmospheres that make them standout destinations for both locals and visitors. Savannah, GA boasts a vibrant and diverse food scene, where hidden culinary gems offer unique and unforgettable dining experiences.
Meet the new judge assigned to Georgia rapper Young Thug’s trial
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new judge has been assigned to take over Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial in Atlanta. According to the Fulton County Superior Court, Shukura Ingram is an appointee of former Gov. Nathan Deal who won reelection in May after running unopposed. She served on Fulton County’s magistrate court from 2015-2018. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University and a law degree from Georgia State University.
Health inspections: See which restaurant has 'fruit flies and live roaches'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 5 and 11, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Are you making this watering mistake in your garden?
Summer storms can be frustrating at times, drenching our lawn and gardens with buckets of water -- or bypassing our area and leaving us high and dry! When providing consistent water to the garden, bear in mind some potential pitfalls when hydrating the vegetables and flowers.
DNR survey: Eagle nesting strong in state
SOCIAL CIRCLE — Chalk up another solid season for bald eagles nesting in Georgia. Annual surveys by the state Department of Natural Resources rated nest success for the national bird above average in most areas checked, according to survey leader Bob Sargent. “The findings were even better than last year’s good results,” Sargent said. “That’s most encouraging when you consider the beating that nesting coastal eagle took in 2022 because...
New hunting opportunities for mobility-challenged hunters in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced new events being planned for mobility-challenged hunters this upcoming season. Starting July 15, adaptive hunters will have the opportunity to apply for one of seven New Adaptive Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunting events on public properties across the state through their Outdoors Beyond […]
MWA mulls future of public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake
MACON, Ga. — With tens of millions of dollars in projects on the horizon for the Macon Water Authority, its board members are doing a doubletake on spending and missed revenue. At this month’s meetings, the authority learned of an $8,000 operating deficit for public fishing at Javors Lucas...
The History Behind the Georgia Peach
KENNESAW — William Thomas Okie opened his Saturday lecture at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History with one question: “What’s the deal with all the peaches?” Okie, a history professor at Kennesaw State University, spoke about his 2016 prize-winning book, “The Georgia Peach: Culture, Agriculture and Environment in the American South” and the history of the state fruit. The speech was part of the museum’s Adult Speaker...
Friends of Georgia Radio to honor WCLK's GM Wendy F. Williams
Friends of Georgia Radio has announced its new Hall of Legends Class of 2024 and WCLK's very own General Manager, Wendy F. Williams, will be inducted. The 3rd Annual Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 24 at the City Springs - Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The Hall of...
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