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Former investigator enters Burke County sheriff’s race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There’s a new candidate in the Burke County sheriff’s race. Brad “Cap” Capitosti will be running against incumbent sheriff Alfonzo Williams, he announced in a news release. Capitosti will be a write-in candidate due to the late withdrawal of the previous republican...
City of Warner Robins hosts first ever Burger Week in September
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The City of Warner Robins announced their inaugural Burger Week in September, according to a press release. The event brings 25 local restaurants together to showcase their “creativity and culinary skills” with limited-time burger creations. Eight restaurants have already signed up to participate...
Strike for a cause at CSRA EOA’s bowling fundraiser
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. (CSRA EOA, Inc.) is hosting its inaugural bowling tournament. It’s Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Northside Bowling Lane. The goal is to generate crucial unrestricted funds to support various programs that serve 22 counties within Georgia and […]
Badcock furniture stores in Athens, across Georgia are closing
Badcock Home Furniture & More, which has two stores in Athens and several in northeast Georgia, will be closing, according to employees at multiple stores. “It’s hard to say, but the Badcock name will be pretty much gone,” Tim Mullen, manager of the store in Toccoa, said Friday to the Athens Banner-Herald. ...
Fried chicken, fresh groceries and frozen yogurt, oh my ... Albany sees new business uptick
ALBANY – Take one quick drive around Albany and you’re sure to see new construction, “coming soon” and “open now” signs. The Good Life City is seeing an uptick in business development since the COVID-19 pandemic. From May 2023 to June 2024 Albany’s Planning and Development Department saw 492 Occupational Tax Certificate applications come through, Angel Gray, the department's planning manager, ...
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—Two new dining options will open in the Midland Commons area next month under the same roof. The grand opening for Saladworks and Frutta Bowls will be Tuesday, August 6, at 6835 Midland Commons Boulevard, Suite G, Columbus, GA, 31909. According to officials, throughout the opening week,...
Dual-brand Hilton hotel coming to site of former Dawson Road Sears outlet
ALBANY – In about 24 months or less, a new hotel is expected to sprout in northwest Albany at the site of the former Sears store at the Albany Mall. The dual-brand hotel at 2601 Dawson Road will feature extended-stay suites and conventional rooms for travelers. “It’s going to be a Hilton brand hotel,” Hitesh Patel with HNC Investments LLC, which is developing the property, said. The ...
Midland residents seeing growth and popularity around the area
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Immense growth has been seen in recent months across northeastern Columbus; more specifically, in Midland. The increase of residents, businesses, and restaurants is largely due to Midland Commons. Locals say the area fits that of a “live, work and play” community, built with an amphitheater, retail shops, restaurants, and lofts.
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