Georgia local news

Rural Hospitals in Georgia Face Closure Risks Amid Medicaid Cuts

News Summary A report reveals that ten rural hospitals in Georgia are at immediate risk of closure due to proposed…

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New Home Furnishings Retailer Coming to Statesboro

News Summary A new national home furnishings retailer is set to transform the former Kmart location in Statesboro into a…

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Shooting Incident in Covington Leads to Search for Suspect

News Summary A tragic shooting in Covington has left David Gay dead, and his 16-year-old stepson, Jayden Daniel, is now…

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Georgia-Pacific to Permanently Close Cedar Springs Mill

News Summary Georgia-Pacific has announced the permanent closure of its Cedar Springs containerboard mill, impacting 535 employees. The decision is…

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Yamaha Donates Boats to Georgia Department of Natural Resources

News Summary Yamaha U.S. Marine has donated three G3 boats to the Georgia DNR to enhance their operational capabilities. These…

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Savannah Ranks as Top Retirement Destination

News Summary Savannah, Georgia has been named one of America’s best places to retire, according to Forbes. The city stands…

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Community rallies for local family facing deportation

News Summary Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a 19-year-old, and her father are in ICE custody after separate traffic stops in Dalton, Georgia.…

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New Buc-ee’s Location Opening in Glynn County

News Summary Buc-ee’s is set to open its third location in Georgia on July 1 in Glynn County, strategically located…

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Georgia’s Job Market Sees Positive Trends in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Georgia's unemployment benefits filings dropped last week, signaling a positive trend in the state's job market. With new…

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Savannah Metro Area Economy Shows Signs of Recovery

News Summary The Savannah metro area's economy has rebounded in the fourth quarter, with a 0.5% increase in the business…

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