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Georgia fall is here. When will mornings finally hit 50 degrees?

Georgia fall is here. When will mornings finally hit 50 degrees?

It is officially fall, but Georgia may wait weeks for its first 50-degree mornings. Here's when cooler weather is forecast.
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Smyrna Designated as 'Bee City' to Promote Pollinator Conservation

Smyrna Designated as 'Bee City' to Promote Pollinator Conservation

Smyrna has officially received the 'Bee City' designation from a national conservation group, recognizing its efforts to attract and protect bees and butterflies. This initiative is spearheaded by Keep Smyrna Beautiful, a nonprofit organization working in conjunction with the city. The Executive Director of Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Julie Barwig, highlighted the success of their Pollinator Pocket Gardens, noting that these areas, once bare ground, now consistently attract pollinators. The organization attributes the decline in bee and butterfly populations to excessive development and pesticide use. To combat this, Smyrna has established two Pollinator Pockets and plans to create seven in total. Keep Smyrna Beautiful's Eloise Holland emphasized the importance of educating the public about the harm caused by spraying pesticides. While West Nile virus has led to human cases and one death in Georgia, most metro area municipalities, including Smyrna, avoid spraying to kill adult mosquitoes, opting instead for lar...
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Savannah to propel "critical" flood modeling with new funding

Savannah to propel "critical" flood modeling with new funding

Savannah secured new grant funding to complete flood modeling for all 24 drainage basins to improve city resiliency.
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Why Georgia’s fall foliage is arriving later each year | Exclusive

Why Georgia’s fall foliage is arriving later each year | Exclusive

Warmer temperatures are delaying Georgia's fall foliage, causing less vibrant colors and unpredictable timing.
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Georgia foster care audit sparks transparency fight

Georgia foster care audit sparks transparency fight

A new audit links Georgia's foster care budget crisis to rising costs, but lawmakers still demand transparency.
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Atlanta-based firm makes $10 million buy

Atlanta-based firm makes $10 million buy

An Atlanta firm bought three Savannah properties for $10 million, including two multi-family zoned properties and a closed Denny's.
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Are Georgia families vaccinating their kids? Emory expands tracker

Are Georgia families vaccinating their kids? Emory expands tracker

Vaccination rates for some illnesses have risen across Georgia, while others have fallen, an expanded Emory tracker shows.
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Augusta veterans cemetery lands $13.6M grant, project moves ahead

Augusta veterans cemetery lands $13.6M grant, project moves ahead

Georgia has secured over 13 million dollars in federal funding to build a new veterans cemetery in Augusta.
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Water Main Break Causes Closures of Jones County Schools and Government Buildings

Water Main Break Causes Closures of Jones County Schools and Government Buildings

A water main break over the weekend has led to significant water outages in Jones County, Georgia, prompting the closure of schools and several government buildings. The Jones County School System canceled in-person instruction for Monday and Tuesday due to the lack of reliable water service. Additionally, the county Government Center, Courthouse, and Library are affected by the outages and have been closed. The Gray Fire Department has issued a boil water advisory for the city. While many facilities are closed, the animal shelter, water department, public works, parks and recreation, and the golf course remain operational. Residents experiencing low water pressure are advised to conserve water and boil any water intended for drinking or cooking until the issue is resolved.
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Driven to give? We found 20 GA license plates that donate to charity

Driven to give? We found 20 GA license plates that donate to charity

Georgia offers over 200 license plate designs. We found 20 that donate to charity when you buy it and every time you renew it.
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Three Georgia cities land on list of country's best places to live

Three Georgia cities land on list of country's best places to live

U.S. News & World Report put three Georgia cities in the top 100 on its list of the country's best places to live.
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Who owns the most land in Georgia in 2026? It owns 10.4 million acres

Who owns the most land in Georgia in 2026? It owns 10.4 million acres

This company owns more land in the state than any other, with more than 10 million acres of timberland.