Georgia sets tourism records for second straight year

ATLANTA – Georgia broke tourism records last year for the second year in a row, setting an all-time high for visitors, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. The number of domestic and international visitors to the Peach State increased by 5 million in 2023 to a record 171 million.

Carr: Kemp can’t be forced to hold hearing on State Election Board

ATLANTA - Georgians do not have the authority to demand that the governor convene an administrative hearing to take up accusations against members of state boards, Attorney General Chris Carr wrote in a legal opinion issued Friday. Gov.

Cadets complete FROG week

DAHLONEGA, GA - The University of North Georgia’s (UNG) 220 newest cadets began their time in the Corps of Cadets with Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) Week from Aug. 4-10. One of the freshman who completed FROG week was Hartwell’s own Nicole Whaley.

Ossoff to address regional voters in Comer

On Sept. 21, Georgia’s U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff will address regional voters along with other local Democratic candidates at Yarbrough Park in downtown Comer. Madison County Democratic Chairman Abby Sjoberg Weaver says she’s excited the community will be able to hear from Senator Ossoff in person.

St. Mary’s Home Health expands services

St. Mary’s Home Health announces the expansion of it’s service area to include Banks and Elbert counties. The expansion allows the hospital group to meet the growing demand for home care services in rural communities. St.

Investors want Chemours to stay out of Okefenokee

ATLANTA - Two years ago, chemical producer The Chemours Company stated publicly it had no plans to mine titanium near the environmentally fragile Okefenokee Swamp. Now, 20 investors representing nearly $700 billion in assets are asking Chemours to make that commitment permanent.

Democrats sue State Election Board over rules changes

The Democratic National Committee and Democratic Party of Georgia are suing to block rules changes the plaintiffs say would let the State Election Board (SEB) delay or prevent certification of election results in November.

Georgia Power teeing up four battery storage projects

ATLANTA - Georgia Power will build battery energy storage systems (BESS) at four sites across the state, adding 500 megawatts of electrical generating capacity to help meet a growing demand for power primarily by large industrial customers.

Essentials for the ultimate tailgate

For many sports fans, the kickoff to football season means the time to tailgate has returned as well. Tailgating evolved from informal fan gatherings by the tailgate of a supply wagon preceding the earliest college football games.

5 notable games on the 2024 college football schedule

College football fans spend a good portion, if not all, of the summer anticipating the return of their favorite sport. Each college football season is full of excitement, and the coming campaign is sure to provide its share of thrills.