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Heavy Rains Cause Record Flooding in Georgia-Tennessee Border Towns, Dozens Rescued

Heavy Rains Cause Record Flooding in Georgia-Tennessee Border Towns, Dozens Rescued

Record flooding occurred in the twin towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, due to heavy overnight rains. The storms caused the Toccoa River to swell, reaching a record high of 18 feet in Copperhill, 2 feet above what forecasters consider 'catastrophic.' Some buildings were submerged to their rooflines, and emergency responders rescued at least 57 people in Georgia and 68 in Tennessee using swift water teams. McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley reported that the water reached 6-7 feet high in the downtown area, with one police car floating down the river. The flooding also led to cellphone and power outages, shut down McCaysville's water treatment plant, and prompted a boil water advisory. Residents returned to find significant debris and ruined businesses, with one store owner estimating $200,000 to $300,000 in inventory damage.
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Audi may boost size of new US auto plant by $3 billion, add 3,000 jobs

Audi may boost size of new US auto plant by $3 billion, add 3,000 jobs

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Volkswagen ​luxury unit Audi will receive hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax incentives and grants to build a $4 billion assembly plant in the state of Georgia and is considering a second phase, documents released on Thursday showed.
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Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms' family, including her husband and 4 kids

Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms' family, including her husband and 4 kids

Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has been married for more than three decades and has four children. Meet her family.
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Millie Bobby Brown Transforms Georgia Farm into Dog Rescue, Aids Over 250 Dogs

Millie Bobby Brown Transforms Georgia Farm into Dog Rescue, Aids Over 250 Dogs

Millie Bobby Brown Transforms Georgia Farm into Dog Rescue, Aids Over 250 Dogs
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Azerbaijan and Georgia Accelerate Border Delimitation Efforts Amidst Regional Shifts

Azerbaijan and Georgia Accelerate Border Delimitation Efforts Amidst Regional Shifts

Azerbaijan and Georgia have agreed to accelerate the delimitation and demarcation of their shared border, a process that has been ongoing since 1996 but remained largely unfinished. Nearly two-thirds of the 480-kilometer border, approximately 314 kilometers, is still undelimited. The main point of contention has been the Keshikchidag monastery complex, known as David Gareji on the Georgian side, which straddles the border. This issue has previously caused public outrage and stalled negotiations. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that Tbilisi urged Baku to expedite the process, and Azerbaijan responded positively. President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan approved a new composition of the State Commission on the Delimitation and Demarcation of the State Border between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia on October 10, indicating a renewed commitment to resolving the issue. Despite the unresolved border, both countries maintain strong economic ties, with bilateral trade growing by over 40% in...
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U.S. Flooding Events Cause Hundreds of Millions in Losses, Aon Reports

U.S. Flooding Events Cause Hundreds of Millions in Losses, Aon Reports

Recent widespread flooding across several U.S. states has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in economic and insured losses, according to a report from Aon. From October 31 to November 2, Arizona and Colorado experienced significant rainfall due to a low-pressure system originating in the Pacific Northwest. Flagstaff, Arizona, recorded 3.37 inches of rain on November 1, marking its third-highest daily total since records began, with a two-day total of 5.15 inches. Concurrently, heavy rainfall and flash flooding impacted the Florida peninsula from November 1-3, with southern Brevard County receiving over 24 inches of rain in approximately 24 hours. Additionally, storm clusters on November 4 affected the southern Appalachians, particularly Fannin and Gilmer counties in Georgia, where rainfall rates reached 2 to 3 inches per hour, accumulating 5 to 11 inches in total. The National Weather Service issued flash flood emergencies for several areas in Georgia, including McCaysville and Copperhill. Much o...
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Onelife Fitness Expands Across East Coast with New Clubs and Multi-Million Dollar Renovations

Onelife Fitness Expands Across East Coast with New Clubs and Multi-Million Dollar Renovations

Onelife Fitness Expands Across East Coast with New Clubs and Multi-Million Dollar Renovations
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Bartow County Residents Push Back Against Billion-Dollar Data Center Plan

Bartow County Residents Push Back Against Billion-Dollar Data Center Plan

Bartow County Residents Push Back Against Billion-Dollar Data Center Plan
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Meet the record 5 Black governors elected to lead states

Meet the record 5 Black governors elected to lead states

Four historic election wins, plus one reelection, mean a record five Black governors will serve simultaneously for the first time in U.S. history.
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Cobb County Details Election Certification Process Following November 3, 2026, General Election

Cobb County Details Election Certification Process Following November 3, 2026, General Election

Cobb County, Georgia, has outlined the comprehensive process for certifying election results after the November 3, 2026, General Election/Special Election. The county emphasizes that initial projections by news outlets are not official and that Georgia law mandates a series of reviews, verification procedures, and certifications. Following Election Day, Cobb County Elections & Registration staff engage in canvassing, which includes reviewing Election Day records, determining the eligibility of provisional ballots, verifying vote totals, and accounting for election materials. Military and overseas absentee ballots meeting Georgia's legal requirements may still be received, and voters with certain provisional and absentee ballot issues have until 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6, to submit required documentation. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a Pre-Certification Meeting on Friday, November 6, at 3 p.m. to review election matters before certification. Unofficial results may be upda...
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OpenAI Pledges Full Data Center Power Costs and Halts NDAs Amid Public AI Concerns

OpenAI Pledges Full Data Center Power Costs and Halts NDAs Amid Public AI Concerns

OpenAI Pledges Full Data Center Power Costs and Halts NDAs Amid Public AI Concerns
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Trulieve Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Citing DEA Registrations and NYSE Listing

Trulieve Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Citing DEA Registrations and NYSE Listing

Trulieve Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Citing DEA Registrations and NYSE Listing