Athens officials report that Lay Park playground has been removed for nearby construction work. Improvements at Memorial Park will start in June with some parking reductions expected. Residents are advised to check alternative playground locations.
There were 3,675 VA home purchase loans issued in Georgia in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, totaling $1.3 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs…
The third quarter of 2025 brought in $3.9 billion in individual income tax revenue for Georgia, a 17.4% decrease from the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Census…
Governor Brian P. Kemp signed seven bills aimed at strengthening Georgia’s workforce on May 12. The new laws cover scholarship expansion, regulatory reform in licensing boards, nursing grants, construction licensure…
Commissioner Gail Hambrick has announced details for this year’s June Jam music event scheduled for June 20 at Flat Shoals Park in Riverdale. The festival will feature several artists and…
The Champions Foundation has announced its selections for the 2026 Athens Athletic Hall of Fame class. Inductees include standout athletes from local high schools who went on to achieve success…
Glynn County will open Coast Guard Beach Park’s new parking lot on Memorial Day as part of ongoing renovations. While visitors can use the lot starting May 25th, other upgrades—including…
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed on a rookie contract with sixth-round draft pick Anterio Thompson. The defensive lineman joins several returning players as well as new additions on defense.
Representative Lydia Glaize has been appointed by Governor Brian Kemp as a delegate for Georgia at the Southern Regional Education Board’s annual legislative work conference. The event will address major…
Georgia State University’s GSPN gives students hands-on experience producing live TV broadcasts of campus events aired nationally by ESPN. Alumni credit this training with helping launch their careers at top…
The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department will host an information session for lenders about its Down-Payment Assistance Program on June 3. The event aims to guide participants through program…
Saint Joseph London announced plans to dedicate its Centennial Garden on June 25 as part of its hundredth anniversary celebrations. The new space aims to offer comfort through quiet reflection…
Glynn County will open the Coast Guard Beach Park parking lot to the public starting May 22 while broader park upgrades continue through early 2027. The multi-phase project includes expanded…
Clayton County has announced an upcoming Affordable Housing Summit scheduled for June. The event seeks input from residents and stakeholders interested in improving access to affordable homes.
CHI St. Vincent has received a $5 million matching donation from Boots and Alan Warrick toward its new cardiac care center at its Little Rock infirmary campus. The upcoming facility…
Glynn County has scheduled Logic and Accuracy Testing of voting equipment ahead of the June primary runoff. Early Voting dates have been set at three locations with details available online.
The Effingham Library Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on June 1 in Springfield. The county continues to see rising school enrollment and demographic changes among its…
The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation will hold its annual Dueling Pianos fundraising event on October 15 in Marietta. Proceeds benefit student scholarships while local businesses are invited to sponsor various levels…
Sope Creek Elementary School in Marietta will host its annual Meet-n-Greet event on July 30. Families can meet teachers by grade level throughout the day while learning about key programs…
Morgan County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will close on July 4 for America’s semiquincentennial. Residents can participate in Free Trash Saturday on July 11; C and D disposal fees rise…
Sope Creek Elementary School has released its open house schedule for the upcoming academic year. Parents can meet teachers during designated evening sessions in late July and August. The school…
Archbold has been approved by state authorities to develop an adult open-heart surgery program at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. The initiative aims to expand local access to…
West Jackson Elementary School has received recognition from the Georgia Department of Education for its exceptional arts integration initiatives. The designation reflects ongoing efforts within Jackson County Schools to provide…
The Dade County Board of Commissioners reviewed two new statewide property tax relief options during its June meeting. Officials say more analysis is needed before deciding if either program fits…
The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department has released key details about absentee ballots, early voting sites and hours ahead of the June 16 General Primary Election / Nonpartisan Runoff. The update…
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