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It's pomp, plumes and powder smoke as Falkland Islanders greet new Governor
Forces Network
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The Falkland Islands have welcomed their new Governor, Colin Martin-Reynolds, with a military parade and gun salute. The parade was attended by members of the Armed Forces, as well as volunteers from the Falkland Islands Defence Force - the...
Report: Georgia cities dominate list of top performing U.S. food manufacturing locations
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Food manufacturing is big business in the South Atlantic region of the U.S. and Georgia cities are among the country's best for quality of life and affordability. Nationwide, the subsectector includes 21,000 companies generating $1.9 trillion in...
Top BBQ Spot in Louisiana Makes Best in America List
Eagle 106.3 - Arkansas
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July 30, 2025
Lafayette, Louisiana (KPEL-FM) - When it comes to Louisiana cuisine, BBQ might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the state is home to some outstanding BBQ spots, and one has recently earned national acclaim. Recognized as one of...
‘A Moral Failure:’ Will Georgia Nursing Homes Close Due to The Big Beautiful Bill?
The Georgia Sun
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July 30, 2025
Georgia Democrats Wednesday criticized federal funding cuts to nursing homes included in President Donald Trump’s budget bill the Republican-controlled Congress passed early this month. But the head of an organization that represents Georgia...
Summer storms knock out power throughout metro Atlanta
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Severe thunderstorms rolled through metro Atlanta on Tuesday night, causing widespread damage. The series of storms knocked down trees and pulled down power lines, even prompting a temporary ground stop at...
Marjorie Taylor Greene skips Georgia governor race
Palladium-Item - Indiana
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Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is passing on running for Georgia governor after months of speculation that the MAGA-aligned lawmaker would enter next year's contest, but she left the door open for a future bid. "I am humbled and grateful...
2025 Report: Best Georgia Cities for Food Manufacturing
The Georgia Sun
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July 30, 2025
Food manufacturing is big business in the South Atlantic region of the U.S. and Georgia cities are among the country’s best for quality of life and affordability. Nationwide, the subsectector includes 21,000 companies generating $1.9 trillion in...
Atlanta officials point to heat as contributing factor in weekend violence
95.5 WSB - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
ATLANTA — Atlanta hit 100 degrees for the first time this year, and officials say the extreme heat may be playing a role in a recent wave of violence across the city. Following a string of weekend shootings, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens...
Trump ally running for office representing Georgia spells it wrong in ad campaign
Metro
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July 30, 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A pro-Trump lawmaker running for the Senate embarrassingly misspelled the name of his own state in his ad campaign. Congressman Mike...
Georgia Companies Invited for Red-Carpet Mission to Czech Republic, Opening Doors in Central Europe and Beyond
Global Atlanta - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
Up to five Georgia companies this October will have a unique chance to meet top Czech government officials, rub shoulders with European manufacturers and gain access to key business meetings during one of Central Europe’s largest trade shows. The...
Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene labels Gaza crisis a ‘genocide’ in break from GOP colleagues
WABE - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene became the first congressional Republican to use the word “genocide” to refer to Israel’s actions in Gaza on Monday, and a Democratic member of the Georgia delegation followed suit on Tuesday. “It’s the...
AMERICAS: Georgia Ports container throughput up 8.6% in FY 2025
Bunkerspot
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July 30, 2025
Details Written by Rhys Berry Published: 30 July 2025 The Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) in fiscal year 2025 (1 July 2024-30 June 2025), an increase of 8.6%, or 450,000 TEUs, compared to the...
Former Manager Charged with Embezzling $500,000 from Georgia Trucking Company
The Georgia Virtue
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July 30, 2025
A former operations manager at Tribe Transportation, Dustin Jarrard, was arraigned on federal charges after he allegedly embezzled more than half a million dollars from the company. “Jarrard allegedly stole more than $500,000 that was intended to...
A love letter to Six Flags Over Georgia
Atlanta Magazine
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July 28, 2025
Courtesy of Six Flags Over GeorgiaI’ve always been intrigued by worlds outside my own. As a kid, I was enamored with how worlds were created, spending my free time reading books and children’s magazines and playing video games—anything I could get...
Warnock backs housing bill to ease Georgia’s affordability crisis
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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ATLANTA - Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock is pushing forward a landmark bipartisan housing bill aimed at expanding affordable housing, tackling appraisal bias, and modernizing federal housing programs. The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream...
Lyft's discount rides to the polls violated Georgia law, State Election Board rules
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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Voters line up to cast their ballots on Nov. 5, 2024 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) ATLANTA - A new Georgia State Election Board ruling has found that ridesharing company Lyft violated state law by offering discounted...
Former Rep. Bob Trammell announces campaign for Georgia AG
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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Bob Trammell (Official website) ATLANTA - Former state representative and attorney Bob Trammell, 51, has announced he is running for Georgia Attorney General in 2026, pledging to challenge special interests and advocate for working families across...
Georgia lawmakers reopen study on casino, sports betting, and racing legalization
Yogonet International
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July 30, 2025
Georgia lawmakers have renewed discussions on legalizing and regulating gambling, forming a House Study Committee to evaluate the potential introduction of casino gaming, horse racing, and both in-person and online sports betting. The seven-member...
Georgia Engineering Magazine Names Four City of Savannah Leaders to 100 Most Influential Women List
The Savannah Tribune - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
Georgia Engineering Magazine has named four City of Savannah leaders to their annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in Georgia Engineering, recognizing women who are shaping the state’s infrastructure landscape through innovation and bold...
Urgent recall of America's third most popular energy drink after cans were accidentally spiked with alcohol
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
Celsius energy drink cans sold in several US states are being recalled after a labeling mix-up led to some being filled with alcohol. The affected cans are mislabeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition, but are...