Furman Deal Cobb Sr.
Hunter Funeral Home announces the passing of Furman Deal Cobb Sr. He was born on May 12, 1930, and died on January 1, 2020. A service is planned for Saturday, […]
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Clara Hood Savo
Beck Funeral Home announces the passing of Clara Hood Savo. She was born on November 22, 1944, and died on January 2, 2020. The family will hold a private service.
Read moreFinal Holiday Count for 2020 New Year’s Travel Period
Traffic crashes across Georgia during the New Year’s holiday travel period resulted in two traffic deaths. This year, the holiday travel period was only 30-hours long. It began at 6pm […]
Read moreFlowery Branch Road Bridge over I-85 to close January 6
As part of the I-85 Widening, Phase 1 project, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) construction partners will close the Flowery Branch Road Bridge over I-85 to perform bridge demolition […]
Read moreGeorgia launches the 2020 Census Campaign
On Thursday, Jan. 2, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the official launch of Georgia’s 2020 Census campaign – Every. One. Counts – led by the state’s Complete Count Committee. Every. […]
Read moreNFPA encourages prompt removal of Christmas Trees
If you’re having trouble parting with your Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate you: Nearly one-third (29 percent) of U.S. home fires that begin with Christmas trees occurs in […]
Read morePiggly Wiggly rescued by Dillard Couple
A Dillard couple has rescued the Piggly Wiggly. On Dec. 31, 2019, the regional owners of the grocery store on Highway 441 North in Dillard planned to close the doors […]
Read moreGeorgia Bulldogs win Sugar Bowl
The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the No. 8 Baylor Bears 26-14 in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday night. With the win, Georgia improves to 12-2 on the season. The […]
Read moreMust be 21 to purchase Tobacco Products
On Dec. 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 […]
Read moreIt’s Not too Late to Vaccinate
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to get vaccinated against the flu now. Flu activity is widespread in the state, and more than 400 people have […]
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