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Mulliganz workking on golf course
The City of Hazlehurst took a major step toward returning the city-owned Twisted Pine Golf Course to a useable condition by agreeing to lease the course to Mulliganz Golf Club LLC, created by four local men. The action came last week at a called meeting of the City Council. Mulliganz...
Girls rec stars win state championship
Jeff Davis Recreation Department’s 17 and under softball team defeated Lanier Lanier County 7-0 in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association state championship game. Jeff Davis started out strong in the first inning with a triple by Cori Mims, followed by a double from Ava Bohannon to give the Jackets a 1-0 lead. The ladies went on to add a run in the third after Mims doubled to bring in Jazmine Villasenor bringing the lead to 2-0. Jaqueline Villasenor earned the win for Jeff Davis, giving up 3 hits and 0 runs over 7 innings.
Beaufort Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating two shootings
BEAUFORT COUNTY, Sc. (WTOC) - Two shootings in Beaufort County are still under investigation. One last night, that left four people injured one of those bullets hitting a home in the area. The second one around 1am this morning, that hit a home but no injuries were reported. The first...
‘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.
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