New law saves Griffin water heater plant

U.S. Rep. Brian Jack has only just gotten settled into his Washington D.C. office, but he’s already delivered a big win for his constituents, helping to preserve hundreds of jobs at the Rinnai America Corporation factory in Griffin.  The Japanese-owned plant is...

Savannah’s River Street revival

Nearly 50 years ago, Savannah leaders kicked off a major revitalization project on River Street, its famous waterside boulevard, that kicked off a spree of redevelopment that helped turn the city into the beacon of Southern hospitality and tourism that it stands as...

Athens Twilight Criterium draws a crowd

Athens can handle a crowd just fine – see about seven fall Saturdays a year for proof.  But this past weekend it drew a crowd for a very different sport; bicycle racing.  The annual Twilight Criterium is an Athens tradition, and this past weekend celebrated its...

Vampires bring big business to Covington

Tourists from all over the world are flocking to Covington, in Newton County, for one reason: vampires!  Not real ones (we hope) but to visit scenes and locations from the CW show “The Vampire Diaries” which ran from 2009-2017.  The show became a cult classic,...

Masters Week in full swing in Augusta

Monday’s practice round at the 2025 Masters Tournament was cancelled due to stormy weather – unfortunate for anyone lucky enough to score tickets!  But the good news is conditions are expected to be ideal for the rest of the week, with highs in the 70s and...

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