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Georgia's Pre-Statehood Identity: A British Colony Named After a King. The establishment of the Georgia colony was spearheaded by James Oglethorpe, a British philanthropist and social reformer. Oglethorpe envisioned Georgia as a haven for debtors and the working poor, offering them a fresh start and an opportunity to rebuild their lives. This philanthropic motive distinguished Georgia from other colonies, which were primarily established for economic or religious reasons.

What Was Georgia Called Before it Became a State?

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We join a gold panning group to search for treasure. In August 1829, the Georgia Journal, a Milledgeville newspaper, announced that two gold mines had been discovered in Habersham County. The report onfirmed for the broader public a loosely held secret shared by a few new white settlers: the gold region of North and South Carolina extended into Georgia.

Georgia's Gold Fever: Prospectors Still Hunting after 100 Years

Washington State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Location: Angeles National Forest, Southern California. In a surprising turn of events, a search and rescue mission in the Angeles National Forest took an unexpected twist when the team stumbled upon comedian and former late-night host Jay Leno. The team was initially looking for a missing hiker, Mr. Yang, a 78-year-old experienced hiker who was separated from his group during a hike to the summit of Mt. Waterman.

Search and Rescue Team Accidentally Finds Jay Leno While Searching for Missing Hiker

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

The Spun

European sports reporters certainly seem to know how to go viral on social media. Earlier this month, Italian soccer reporter Giusy Meloni, who has a big following on Instagram, turned heads with a jaw-dropping swimsuit photo shared to her account. The prominent Italian sports reporter and actress ...

Italian Sports Reporter Shared Jaw-Dropping Swimsuit Photo

Atlanta, GA

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A tire explosion left two workers dead and another injured in a harrowing incident at a Delta Air Lines maintenance hangar at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning

Two killed and one injured as Delta plane tire explodes at Atlanta airport

Tallahassee, FL

A Florida State Seminoles cheerleader went viral during her team's big upset loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon. The Seminoles fell to the Yellow Jackets in the first game of the 2024 college football regular season on Saturday. Georgia Tech topped Florida State with a game-winning field ...

Florida State Cheerleader Goes Viral During Saturday's Big Upset Loss

Oklahoma State

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Two girls in a group of college students from Oklahoma believe they were possibly drugged at a resort in Cancun, Mexico with one of them remaining hospitalized after returning home. The two female college students can be seen in a photograph at the hotel bar passed out cold with their heads on the counter. Zara […]
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Female College Students Possibly Drugged At Mexican Resort, One Still In Hospital

Irvine, CA

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The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

The Standard

A Delta Air Lines worker and contracter were reportedly killed

Atlanta: 'Two killed after plane tyre explodes' at world's busiest airport

Insider

Popular tourist destinations in Greece, including Athens and Santorini, are struggling with overcrowding and economic strain.

Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

Whether we're talking about a short layover or a long layover, most people tend not to love having their travel plans delayed — no matter how much overbooked flight compensation cash an airline might offer for the trouble. But depending on the crowds, service, and food offerings at the airport you happen to find yourself stuck at, some layovers can be much worse than others. When you're stuck hanging around a terminal for an extra four hours, a good coffee shop and decent seating can go a long way in terms of misery mitigation.

The Absolute Worst Airports For Layovers In The US, According To Research

Travel + Leisure

Is it still possible to visit Santorini without having to fight your way past scores of selfie-takers? Yes, it actually is.

5 Tips for Visiting One of Greece’s Most Popular Islands — Without the Crowds

Cruises might sound like the perfect getaway, but they come with an unexpected catch that causes some to avoid taking a cruise. People getting sick happens more often than you'd like to think, whether it's the classic seasickness that clears up after a few miserable days or a sudden medical emergency that forces staff to kick you off the ship (to get medical attention, of course). Sure, everyone knows about norovirus, the infamous cruise ship plague also known as the stomach flu, but there's another illness causing severe tummy trouble: Food poisoning. Unfortunately, this is because not all the food served on cruises is as fresh as you'd hope.

Why Food Poisoning Is More Common On Cruise Ships (& The Best Way To Avoid It)

Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas is known as the city of lights, offering endless entertainment through casinos and top-rated attractions. The Fontainebleau is one of the city’s most luxurious 5-star resorts and provides a wave of sophistication and opulence to the famous Las Vegas Strip. With its prime location, world-class amenities, and top-notch service, the Fontainebleau is set to redefine the Las Vegas luxury experience. This location features several restaurants, an onsite casino, pools, and even a spa, which gives you all the reason to plan your next vacation with a stay at this upscale resort.

Have a Legendary Vegas Vacation with a Stay at the Fontainebleau

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A Georgia Red Lobster is closing — right up the road from Central Georgia: reports

JONESBORO, Ga. — Another Georgia Red Lobster is closing its doors, bankruptcy filings suggest, and it is right up the road from Central Georgia. Off of...

A Georgia Red Lobster is closing — right up the road from Central Georgia: reports

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