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Uncovered raw shrimp a tic against wings restaurant | Health Scores

Uncovered raw shrimp a tic against wings restaurant | Health Scores

All but one Ellis Street restaurant earned less than an A-rating in recent health inspections.
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Ryan Seacrest helps bring new football stadium home to Georgia high school

Ryan Seacrest helps bring new football stadium home to Georgia high school

After raising $1.5 million and receiving a donation by a well-known television show host, Dunwoody High School will finally build its first football stadium.
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Who Runs Elections in Georgia?

Who Runs Elections in Georgia?

A clear breakdown of who is responsible for administering elections in Georgia, from the Secretary of State to local county boards and poll workers.
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Metro Atlanta Couple Dies in I-85 Hydroplaning Accident in Franklin County

Metro Atlanta Couple Dies in I-85 Hydroplaning Accident in Franklin County

A Roswell couple, Khasan Umarov, 63, and Khalisa Umarova, 61, tragically died over the weekend after their car hydroplaned off Interstate 85 in Franklin County, Georgia. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when Mr. Umarov lost control of their white 2020 Toyota Camry due to hydroplaning. The vehicle then veered off the interstate and collided with a tree. Both individuals were transported to St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Friends and family have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral and burial expenses, which has already raised over $21,000.
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Victims killed in mass shooting at Georgia block party identified

Victims killed in mass shooting at Georgia block party identified

Officials have identified the two people who were killed in a shooting at a block party in Vienna, Georgia. Here's what we know.
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Trump approval hits record low in Georgia, latest US polls

Trump approval hits record low in Georgia, latest US polls

A record number of Americans disapprove of Trump. Here's how Georgia voters compare and how opinions have shifted over time.
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Political leaders pledge to increase funding for NC film grant program

Political leaders pledge to increase funding for NC film grant program

During a news conference at Cinespace Studios in Wilmington, political leaders pledged to add money to North Carolina's film grant program.
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Augusta Commissioners Approve Data Center Ordinance Amidst Calls for Stricter Oversight

Augusta Commissioners Approve Data Center Ordinance Amidst Calls for Stricter Oversight

Augusta, Georgia, has advanced its long-term regulations for data centers, with the city's 29-page data center ordinance receiving approval on its second reading by a 6-5 vote among commissioners. This ordinance aims to establish comprehensive rules for data center operations within the city. Planning Director Lisa Cameron clarified that while this is a significant step, it is not the 'final final' version of Augusta's data center rules. The regulations were initially part of a broader zoning rewrite but were separated to implement protections more quickly. The ordinance introduces a tiered system that differentiates between small server rooms and large campuses, with public hearings and commission approval tied to project size. It also mandates specific noise limits, substantial buffers between data centers and residential areas, closed-loop cooling systems, and prohibits private wells for cooling. Additionally, eight-foot security fencing is required, while routine telecommunications and broadband equipm...
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Westwin Elements to Invest $502 Million in Mississippi Nickel Refinery

Westwin Elements to Invest $502 Million in Mississippi Nickel Refinery

Westwin Elements to Invest $502 Million in Mississippi Nickel Refinery
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Asian Development Bank Signs Local Currency Loan to Boost Financial Inclusion for Georgian MSMEs

Asian Development Bank Signs Local Currency Loan to Boost Financial Inclusion for Georgian MSMEs

Asian Development Bank Signs Local Currency Loan to Boost Financial Inclusion for Georgian MSMEs
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Flood Warning Issued for St. Mary’s River in FL and GA

Flood Warning Issued for St. Mary’s River in FL and GA

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Flood Warning for the St. Mary’s River at Macclenny, affecting Nassau and Baker counties in Florida, as well as Charlton County in Georgia. As of Sunday, October 4, at 7:45 PM EDT, the river stage was measured at 10.2 feet. The river is forecasted to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet by late Monday morning and is expected to crest at 14.0 feet by Tuesday evening. This warning will remain in effect from Monday morning until further notice. Additional updates are expected to be issued on Monday evening at 9:00 PM EDT. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions as flooding is anticipated to impact low-lying areas and properties along the river.