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Avon - March 10, 2024: Kroger Supermarket. Kroger is one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States.
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Health

Kroger to close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by early April

Kroger to close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by early April Kroger announced last week that it will be closing all 18 locations of The Little Clinic in Georgia. The Little Clinic provides easy, affordable healthcare inside the grocery store that includes vaccinations, common illness treatment and even weight loss advice. A Kroger spokesperson told The Telegraph that the closures will be effective April 4. “We have enjoyed […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 25

A screenshot of the Zillow listing for a $30 million dollar property located on Sea Island.
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Community

Who is the mystery buyer of Georgia’s most expensive home sale?

Who is the mystery buyer of Georgia’s most expensive home sale? A mystery buyer purchased a Georgia oceanfront property earlier this month, and it is believed to be the state’s most expensive home sale. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Georgia couple Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher appear to be the duo behind the $30 million purchase.  Loeffler serves as the head of the Small Business Administration for the Trump […]

todayDecember 24, 2025 160 2

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Business

Trump-era wage cut slashes pay for thousands of Georgia migrant farmworkers

Trump-era wage cut slashes pay for thousands of Georgia migrant farmworkers A Trump administration policy change cut wages of thousands of migrant farmworkers in Georgia. The federal government slashed minimum hourly wages from $16.08 to $10.52 for the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The program allows migrant workers to come to the U.S. on a temporary visa to work in positions that farmers cannot fill […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 27 1

Blue lights glow in a server room inside a data center.
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Business

DeKalb residents push back on data centers as leaders weigh new regulation

DeKalb residents push back on data centers as leaders weigh new regulation As DeKalb County leaders work to regulate data centers, residents gathered at a town hall meetings to voice their concerns.  The county held its fourth town hall Wednesday, at which speakers shared concerns about health impacts, property values, and water resources, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. DeKalb resident Brandon Brown told GPB that he believes the community feels […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 22 1

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Business

Brazil’s Grupo Vialume to invest $4.4M, bring 150 jobs to Colquitt-Miller County

Brazil’s Grupo Vialume to invest $4.4M, bring 150 jobs to Colquitt-Miller County A São Paulo company plans to invest $4.4 million to establish its manufacturing operations in Colquitt-Miller County. Grupo Vialume, a family-owned transportation safety manufacturer, will create 150 new jobs over the next seven years at its new manufacturing and recycling hub in the City of Colquitt, according to a news release. “We are excited to welcome Grupo Vialume […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 28 1

Image of Alatoona Dam that created Lake Alatoona from the Etowah River in Georgia.
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Business

Georgia ranks sixth nationally for new clean energy jobs in 2024

Georgia ranks sixth nationally for new clean energy jobs in 2024 Georgia added 3,292 clean energy jobs last year, which was five times more than the rest of the state’s economy in 2024, according to a report by the nonpartisan business group E2.  Zach Amittay, E2’s Southeast Advocate, told Georgia Public Broadcasting that the report highlights the benefits of the clean energy sector. “That represents a growth rate that's five […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 64 1

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Business

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 28 5

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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 39 3

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Featured

Hemp vs. marijuana. What’s the difference, and why do we care?

Hemp vs. marijuana. What’s the difference, and why do we care? Although they look exactly the same, hemp and marijuana are two different plants. Lacey White with Frogtown Hemp said they test their plants regularly to ensure they are not going over the limit of THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. “With a hemp plant, you're looking at the genetics of the seed,” she said. “You're wanting a high CBD content and a […]

todayNovember 21, 2025 22 3