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127 Yard Sale coming in August
Billed as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale,” the 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place next week, stretching 690 miles and spanning US Highway 127 across six states: Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. The 127 Yard Sale began in 1987 as the brainchild of Mike Walker, a former Fentress County […] The post 127 Yard Sale coming in August appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Ossoff: Congressional stock trading ban is ‘essential ethics reform’
(The Center Square) — A U.S. Senate committee's passage of a measure to ban stock trading by members of Congress is "essential ethics reform" and the first time such a piece of legislation has advanced, a federal lawmaker from Georgia said. The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed a measure "built off of" one that U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, proposed: the Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks — or ETHICS — Act. It bars members of Congress and their spouses...
Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
Health Officials Raising Concerns After 20 Cases Of Dengue Fever Confirmed In Georgia
Officials in the healthcare industry are expressing worry over a substantial surge in occurrences of dengue fever. At present, Georgia has reported a total of 20 cases, with the majority of them being in the metro Atlanta area. Healthcare providers are being warned by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Oconee residents upset about added fees, dead relatives on utility bills
OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a 41NBC investigation, some homeowners in Oconee say the city is putting their water bill in dead relatives’ names. They also say the city is adding a ground keeping fee on their water bill, but no one is cutting the city’s property grass consistently.
DAJC preparing to expand available lots in Louisville industrial park
With all available lots in the Louisville Airport Industrial Park either sold or occupied, Jefferson County’s Development Authority it looking to begin preparing the wooded acres at the back of the property for potential growth. Greg Sellars, Executive Director of the DAJC, appeared before the Jefferson County Commission in July asking for assistance...
Milledgeville church holds Back-to-School event
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — One of the best parts of back-to-school season for many students is showing off all their new supplies. Whether it's a new pencil pouch or a new backpack, it's the little things that can make students feel special and ready to learn. A church in Milledgeville...
Early morning shooting in Fort Valley leaves one injured
Fort Valley, Ga (WGXA) - Units responded to the 1100 block of E. Church St at 3:40 a.m. Saturday morning regarding a gunshot incident. Upon arrival, they were informed by dispatch that the victims were being taken to Peach County Hospital by their mother. Officers proceeded to Peach County Hospital...
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