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Construction Begins On New 32 Crossing Leesburg Subdivision

A new subdivision is under construction along a large tract of land in Leesburg. Learn more about this unique homebuilding project.

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Bates Gas Company

Bates Gas is the greater Albany area's hometown propane authority, and a family-owned business with experts deeply connected to the communities they serve.

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Monster Trucks Invade Albany Civic Center In Double Stunt Show

Monster trucks roared back into the Albany Civic Center for an electric family-friendly performance that kicks off the 2026 season of events from the Flint River Entertainment Complex.

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Georgia State’s telescope array spotted exploding stars with higher resolution than ever — twice

A team of astronomers were able to capture images of two stellar explosions in 2021 and published the research this month.

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New stamp honoring Jimmy Carter unveiled on the late former president’s 101st birthday

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a new forever postage stamp that coincides with the release of a documentary.

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Major Demolition Underway For Proposed Leesburg Apartment Complex

A major construction project under consideration by Leesburg officials includes a new apartment complex and mixed-use business center.

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Asking ChatGPT About Opening a Dave & Buster’s in South Georgia – The Reply I Didn’t Expect

What are the chances of a Dave & Buster's opening in South Georgia? I asked ChatGPT and got a lot more than I bargained for.

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Deadly deer disease case confirmed in South Georgia by state DNR

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed Thursday that a hunter-harvested deer has tested positive for the state’s first identified case of the deadly Chronic Wasting Disease.