Oxford Seeks Up to $1 Million Grant to Replace Aging Water Lines on 11 City Streets
Oxford is considering a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $1 million to replace aging water lines on 11 streets.
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Jasper downtown project moves toward one-way Wall Street and added parking
Hensley Plaza announced the next phase of improvements behind Main Street, including a heritage mural, about 12 diagonal parking spaces and a planned August public event.
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Georgia enters 2026 election cycle without legislative fix for vote-counting system
Georgia lawmakers ended the 2026 regular session without resolving how the state will comply with a law barring barcode-based official vote tabulation after July 1.
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Savannah Tentatively Sets 3% Property-Tax Increase for 2026
Savannah’s tentative 2026 millage rate would require a 3% property-tax increase. Residents can submit evidence before an Aug. 13 hearing.
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Georgia’s amended statewide water-management plan takes effect after unanimous Senate vote
Georgia’s General Assembly has enacted amendments to the state’s comprehensive statewide water-management plan, with the legislation taking effect July 1, 2026.
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Buford-area proposal for 83 homes draws traffic and environmental concerns near Patrick Elementary
A developer has proposed 83 homes on 33 acres near Camp Branch Road and Kilgore Road in Buford. Residents have raised concerns about traffic and environmental effects, with a major vote expected in June 2026.
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Calhoun County Schools posts 2026-2027 calendar for Edison students and families
Calhoun County Schools has posted its 2026-2027 school calendar, giving Edison families and district employees an official schedule to use for planning.
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Georgia Begins Rural Health Grant Rollout After $218.9 Million Federal Approval
Georgia has posted its first FY2026 rural-hospital support award as the state begins implementing a federally approved $218.86 million Rural Health Transformation program.
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Georgia shoppers warned about recalled iceberg lettuce linked to Cyclospora outbreak
Georgia shoppers should check Mexico-origin Taylor Farms and Marketside iceberg lettuce against recalled product descriptions and best-if-used-by dates through August 3, 2026.
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FBI assigns 260 staffers to Georgia 2020 election records probe
An FBI memo obtained by AP describes a nationwide surge of 260 analysts and specialists reviewing Fulton County records, but it does not establish fraud or charges.
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Savannah police employees investigated over alleged Flock camera misuse
Six Savannah police employees are under investigation over alleged misuse of Flock camera data as the city expands its network and Georgia agencies face growing questions about access, audits and public disclosure.
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Georgia school phone restrictions begin shaping the 2026-27 academic year
Georgia’s K-8 bell-to-bell device restriction is active for the 2026-27 school year. District rules vary, while a statewide high-school mandate begins no later than July 1, 2027.
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Okefenokee becomes Georgia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. What changes now?
UNESCO’s July 25, 2026 inscription puts Georgia’s Okefenokee in a global conservation spotlight, but ownership, federal management and everyday refuge rules remain in place.
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Atlanta declares 2026 World Cup effort a success, turns attention to future events
Atlanta officials and local reporting have characterized the city’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting effort as a success, with attention now turning to future major-event planning, including a 2028 Super Bowl target referenced in local coverage.
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Georgia recorded 158 refugee arrivals through June 30, federal data shows
Federal refugee-arrival data lists 158 arrivals in Georgia during the first nine months of fiscal year 2026. The state’s refugee program coordinates public and private resources for refugees.
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Kemp signs Georgia nonpartisan-election law as Atlanta weighs proposed $3B budget
A Georgia law signed May 12 requires nonpartisan elections for most local officials in five populous metro Atlanta counties beginning in 2028, while Atlanta’s proposed FY2026 budget totals $3 billion.
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Augusta posts 2026 election information as candidate qualification nears
Augusta-Richmond County’s official election materials set an Aug. 17-21, 2026 qualification window for candidates for mayor, State Court judge and the Augusta Commission.
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Augusta leaders extend moratorium on new data centers while weighing regulations
Augusta Commission members extended a moratorium on new data centers as they continue debating a regulatory framework for the industry.
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Highline Warren plans $170 million investment in Henry County, Kemp says
Gov. Brian Kemp announced July 14 that automotive-products company Highline Warren plans a multiyear $170 million investment in Henry County.
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Georgia says audit confirmed reported results in two June primary runoff contests
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a risk-limiting audit involving election officials in all 159 counties confirmed the reported vote count in the Republican U.S. Senate and Democratic lieutenant-governor runoffs held June 16, 2026.
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Augusta Planning Commission set to meet Aug. 3 on development and zoning matters
Augusta’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a pre-meeting at 2 p.m. and its regular meeting at 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Augusta Municipal Building.
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Atlanta cites estimated 442,000 hotel room nights during 2026 World Cup hosting period
An Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau estimate cited by Axios Atlanta put hotel room nights booked from June 13 through July 16 at 442,000 as city leaders reviewed the city’s World Cup hosting period.