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Small Business Saturday drives major support for local shops across Georgia

Small Business Saturday drives major support for local shops across Georgia Customers across the state participated in Small Business Saturday, a day that has brought more than $200 billion for local businesses since it started in 2010.  Andrea Worthy, the economic development director for the city of Smyrna, told WABE that “Shop Smyrna Saturday” is an effort to promote local businesses. “We think it’s a perfect way for folks, employers […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 27 5

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Community

Giving Tuesday spotlights critical support for service members facing unexpected crises

Giving Tuesday spotlights critical support for service members facing unexpected crises When Hurricane Helene hit Fort Eisenhower in Augusta in 2024, many of the 1,300 sailors and Marines stationed at the post were displaced.  The nonprofit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provided more than $600,000 in emergency aid, including temporary housing, essential needs, and home repairs. Bob Ruark, the president and CEO of the nonprofit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, said this […]

todayDecember 2, 2025 23 2

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Health

Audit finds Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit brings millions but falls short of growing needs

Audit finds Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit brings millions but falls short of growing needs A Georgia tax credit provides millions of dollars to struggling rural hospitals, but it’s not enough to fund growing needs in these communities. A recent state audit conducted by the Fiscal Research Center at Georgia State University found that Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit program has generated more than $432 million for rural hospitals since […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 65 3

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Technology

Georgia awards $24M to expand electric vehicle charging network statewide

Georgia awards $24M to expand electric vehicle charging network statewide The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced Thursday that it is awarding more than $24 million to expand Georgia’s infrastructure for electric vehicles. The funds from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be used to build fast-charging stations for electric vehicles at 26 locations, mostly in rural areas. GDOT identified 33 potential NEVI locations to close gaps […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 37 3

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Community

With Giving Tuesday approaching, the Red Cross is asking Georgians to remember them

With Giving Tuesday approaching, the Red Cross is asking Georgians to remember them Giving Tuesday is approaching, and the Red Cross is asking donors to remember the organization after the holidays. In 2025, more than 500 Red Cross volunteers in the Georgia Region assisted families who needed support after devastating home fires, storms, tornadoes, and other disasters.  The Red Cross also distributed over $4 million in financial assistance to households […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 18 1

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Community

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers Two separate reports submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission found that Georgia Power’s request to expand its capacity could harm consumers. Professional staff for the PSC submitted written testimony Nov. 12 that said the expansion could require $3.5 billion in new revenue by 2030, which would result in about $20 a month for the average household consumer. […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 22 2

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Community

State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins

State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins Winter Weather Preparedness week is set for December 1 through 5, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) have informational sessions planned throughout the week to inform Georgians how to protect their families and homes. “As we saw earlier this year, the impacts of winter weather can be felt across the entire state of Georgia,” […]

todayNovember 26, 2025 21 2

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Politics

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates. Although it’s been less than a week since U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation, candidates are already lining up to take her place. Greene announced her resignation in a video post on X, citing recent conflicts with President Donald Trump and frustrations with politics in Washington. She will be stepping down Jan. 5, […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 118 7

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Community

‘I couldn’t separate them’: GA adoption story underscores need for support

‘I couldn’t separate them’: GA adoption story underscores need for support A Georgia man decided to adopt two brothers in 2022. He first adopted the little brother, Brody. After inviting the older brother, Christian, to Christmas, Sean Lee knew the boys needed each other. "When I saw the kids together on Christmas morning, I made sure Christian had a lot of presents as well," Lee said. "The boys were just […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 27 5