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Long County assigns FY2026 tax proceeds to fire, EMS and roads
A 5-0 vote designated Long County’s FY2026 insurance premium tax proceeds for fire protection, emergency medical services and roads serving primarily unincorporated…
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Emory, Georgia Tech Announce $1.175 Billion AI Investment
Emory University and Georgia Tech announced a combined $1.175 billion investment in artificial intelligence, with the stated goal of strengthening Atlanta’s competitiveness.
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Curaçao Wants Savannah Bananas Game, Mayor Van Johnson Says
Curaçao has asked the Savannah Bananas to play there under a friendship agreement. Mayor Van Johnson says he will take the request…
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Four Crumbl Cookie Locations Have Closed in Georgia
Crumbl closures have been reported in Savannah, Augusta, Douglasville and Suwannee as the chain contracts nationally. Georgia still has several locations.
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Claxton Man Weighs Heart-Medicine Options as Mail Rules Approach
George Kircher says his heart medication costs $144 for three months through a Canadian pharmacy, compared with $750 in the United States…
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Missing 17-year-old from Americus may be in Savannah
Alecia Lawrence, 17, has been missing from Americus since June 10. A spokesperson says she may be in Savannah; sightings can be…
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Food safety scores
The latest inspection dates, scores and findings from local restaurants.
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K & L BBQ scores 96 on Appling County food-safety inspection
K & L BBQ received a 96/A on its October 19, 2026 food-service inspection.
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store earns perfect 100 on Chatham County food-safety inspection
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store received a 100/A on its October 19, 2026 food-service inspection.
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Elizabeth on 37th scores 82 during routine health inspection
Elizabeth on 37th in Chatham County received an 82 B grade during a routine inspection on October 19, 2026.
Local weather
Conditions, forecasts and alerts for the places you live and work.
Politics & government
Decisions, elections and public policy affecting Southeast Georgia.
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Liberty County approves 120-day pause on data center development
Liberty County commissioners approved a 120-day moratorium on data center applications in unincorporated areas while officials review development regulations.
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Greene challenges Trump on campaign promises after email
Former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene posted an apparent campaign email and answered it with accusations about Trump’s promises and policies.
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Ossoff, Collins split over tariffs, immigration and Iran in final scheduled debate
Georgia’s U.S. Senate candidates offered competing accounts of household costs, border security and the war in Iran during their second and final…
Upcoming events
Plan ahead with public events and community activities.
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Mammography screenings available Oct. 21 at mobile unit in Savannah
St. Joseph’s/Candler will bring its mobile mammography unit to 1430 E. Victory Dr. in Savannah on Oct. 21. Screenings are scheduled from…
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U-Haul ribbon cutting set for Oct. 21 in Hinesville
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a noon ribbon cutting at U-Haul Moving & Storage, 941 W Oglethorpe Hwy.
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Free Fitness Thursdays Continue at Howard Coffin Park
Adults and teens can take part in free weekly workouts offered by Brunswick Recreation and Parks.
Business spotlight
Paid business spotlights from the region.
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News Now Georgia Reviews Web of Fears: A Lengthy Walk Through the Darkness
JESUP, Ga. — A long, suspenseful journey through the woods is the biggest draw at Web of Fears, where this year’s “Death…
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News Now Georgia Reviews Screamz 2.0: Creative Scares and Memorable Extras in Patterson
PATTERSON, Ga. — Strong performances, thoughtfully built scenes and a few unexpected extras made Screamz 2.0 a worthwhile Halloween outing for News…
Obituaries
Remembering members of our communities.
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Tina Wilkerson Fuentes — April 9, 1979–September 21, 2026
Tina Wilkerson Fuentes of Jesup died September 21, 2026. Born April 9, 1979, she was a Wayne County native and a member…
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Jimmy Lee Crowley — December 2, 1940–September 9, 2026
Jimmy Lee Crowley of Fleming died September 9, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah. He was born December 2, 1940. Crowley…
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