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Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road

Read full article: Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road

The Icemen released their schedule for next season on Thursday, with their 2025-26 year starting on the road against the Greensboro Gargoyles on Oct. 18 and 19.

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Republican Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter launches Senate bid

Read full article: Republican Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter launches Senate bid

Congressman Buddy Carter has become the first Republican to jump into the race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.

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US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed

Read full article: US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed

U.S. regulators have concluded a monthslong review of their environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, finding that no changes are needed.

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Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local ports

Read full article: Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local ports

Just 24 hours after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on foreign imports, including a 25% tariff on foreign cars and auto parts, communities that rely heavily on ports are preparing for potential long-term economic effects.

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St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities

Read full article: St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities

St. Patrick’s Day has been marked in cities across the country with boisterous parades and celebrations.

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For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally

Read full article: For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally

A U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia.

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Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars

Read full article: Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars

A Georgia judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines or even jail time for people who leave guns in unlocked cars.

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Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counseling

Read full article: Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counseling

Survivors of a deadly walkway collapse at a state-operated ferry dock in Georgia say state officials should help them pay for funerals for the seven people killed as well as medical bills and counseling for those who lived.

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What led to a deadly gangway dock collapse in Georgia? Investigators are trying to find out

Read full article: What led to a deadly gangway dock collapse in Georgia? Investigators are trying to find out

A maritime expert is asking questions about what happened at Sapelo Island when seven people were killed after a gangway dock collapsed.

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VIDEO: A thief takes 12 guns from a Georgia gun shop

Read full article: VIDEO: A thief takes 12 guns from a Georgia gun shop

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are offering up to $10,000 for information about stolen firearms.

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Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fight

Read full article: Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fight

Donald Trump is again criticizing the Biden administration’s financial support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan

Read full article: Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan

Donald Trump has pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs.

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Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

Read full article: Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

A judge is weighing whether a Georgia city can fine or even jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars.

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Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options

Read full article: Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options

Hyundai is aiming to broaden the appeal of its Ioniq 5 electric SUVs with 2025 models boasting improved battery range and additional charging options.

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Harris and Walz reach out to voters in GOP strongholds in southeast Georgia bus tour

Read full article: Harris and Walz reach out to voters in GOP strongholds in southeast Georgia bus tour

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, dropped in on a high school band practice as part of a two-day bus tour through southeast Georgia.

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Get Crafty: Design Your Own Hats at the Nostalgic Mess Hall Truck Shop

Read full article: Get Crafty: Design Your Own Hats at the Nostalgic Mess Hall Truck Shop

Step into Mess Hall Truck Shop! Immerse yourself in an interactive hat-making experience that channels the nostalgia of a camp-themed cafeteria. Here, the menu doesn’t feature mashed potatoes; instead, it’s all about setting the mood.

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Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update

Read full article: Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update

Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina.

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Tropical rains flood homes in an inland Georgia neighborhood for the second time since 2016

Read full article: Tropical rains flood homes in an inland Georgia neighborhood for the second time since 2016

Residents of one Georgia neighborhood are cleaning up homes flooded by tropical weather for the second time in eight years.

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Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.

Read full article: Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.

The extreme weather seen in places across the United States shows it doesn’t take a catastrophic hurricane to cause significant damage.

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Tropical Storm Debby is expected to send flooding to the Southeast. Here's how much rain could fall

Read full article: Tropical Storm Debby is expected to send flooding to the Southeast. Here's how much rain could fall

The Debby storm system could cause historic rainfall and flooding in parts of the Southeast, including Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.

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Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast

Read full article: Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast

Tropical Storm Debby has drenched coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina and is not finished bringing heavy rain to the eastern U.S. Debby was centered just east of Savannah on Tuesday afternoon.

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Port of Brunswick closing gap with Baltimore, the top US auto port

Read full article: Port of Brunswick closing gap with Baltimore, the top US auto port

The Georgia Ports Authority says it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in the 2024 fiscal year, bringing it neck-and-neck with the top U.S. auto port.

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Dutch king and queen get a red-carpet welcome in Georgia, and a chance to show off their dance moves

Read full article: Dutch king and queen get a red-carpet welcome in Georgia, and a chance to show off their dance moves

The king and queen of the Netherlands are taking a day of their U.S. trip to visit Savannah, Georgia — a city that is both a historic gem and a growing powerhouse in global trade.

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Georgia’s auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore

Read full article: Georgia’s auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore

The Georgia Ports Authority says a surge of auto imports rerouted from Baltimore led to its busiest month ever for car and truck shipments.

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Georgia's auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore

Read full article: Georgia's auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore

The Georgia Ports Authority says a surge of auto imports rerouted from Baltimore led to its busiest month ever for car and truck shipments.

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Make your own custom hat at Mess Hall Truck Shop

Read full article: Make your own custom hat at Mess Hall Truck Shop

Step into Mess Hall Truck Shop! Immerse yourself in an interactive hat-making experience that channels the nostalgia of a camp-themed cafeteria. Here, the menu doesn’t feature mashed potatoes; instead, it’s all about setting the mood.

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Weekend weather outlook: Fun activities happening in Jacksonville this weekend

Read full article: Weekend weather outlook: Fun activities happening in Jacksonville this weekend

There's plenty to do both indoors and outside in Jacksonville.

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Savannah Bananas will take over Dunkin’ restaurant, give away tickets during return to Jacksonville this weekend

Read full article: Savannah Bananas will take over Dunkin’ restaurant, give away tickets during return to Jacksonville this weekend

The ticket lottery for the Savannah Bananas games in Jacksonville closed Dec. 1, but if you didn’t get a spot in the ballpark, you’ve still got a shot.

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Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species' second fatality since January

Read full article: Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species' second fatality since January

Government scientists say a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has been found dead off the coast of Georgia, marking the rare species' second fatality in the past month.

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WATCH LIVE: US Rep. Buddy Carter holds moment of silence in honor of soldiers killed in Middle East drone strike

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: US Rep. Buddy Carter holds moment of silence in honor of soldiers killed in Middle East drone strike

Shock and grief are rippling across Georgia after the U.S. Defense Department announced three Army Reserve soldiers from the state were killed in a weekend drone strike in Jordan.

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Immigration fuels uptick in US population growth

Read full article: Immigration fuels uptick in US population growth

Immigration powered population gains in the United States for a second year in a row.

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Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief program

Read full article: Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief program

A Jacksonville attorney was convicted for illegally obtaining funds from a federal COVID-19 relief program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia.

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Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025

Read full article: Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025

Construction of Hyundai's first U.S. plant dedicated to making electric vehicles is moving quickly.

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A $1.4 million speeding ticket surprised a Georgia man before officials clarified the situation

Read full article: A $1.4 million speeding ticket surprised a Georgia man before officials clarified the situation

A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine.

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Savannah Bananas returning to Jacksonville next March

Read full article: Savannah Bananas returning to Jacksonville next March

The Savannah Bananas are coming back to Jacksonville.

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Holiday Weekend Weather: Sunny and Breezy

Read full article: Holiday Weekend Weather: Sunny and Breezy

High Rip Current risk for swimmers, Small Boat Advisory

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Live updates | Man killed by tree as Idalia rips through Georgia

Read full article: Live updates | Man killed by tree as Idalia rips through Georgia

The Florida county sheriff where Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm says so far there have been no reported deaths or serious injuries.

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LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee

Read full article: LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee

The Florida county sheriff where Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm says so far there have been no reported deaths or serious injuries.

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Savannah picks emancipated Black woman to replace name of slavery advocate on historic square

Read full article: Savannah picks emancipated Black woman to replace name of slavery advocate on historic square

Leaders of Georgia's oldest city have made history by voting to name one of Savannah's treasured downtown squares for a Black woman who taught formerly enslaved people to read and write.

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Savannah considers Black people and women for city square to replace name of slavery advocate

Read full article: Savannah considers Black people and women for city square to replace name of slavery advocate

The historic downtown of Savannah, Georgia, boasts nearly two dozen public squares.

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Rapper Quando Rondo is barred from driving, must take drug tests while awaiting trial on bond

Read full article: Rapper Quando Rondo is barred from driving, must take drug tests while awaiting trial on bond

A Georgia judge says rapper Quando Rondo can no longer drive and must undergo drug testing if he wants to stay out of jail while awaiting trial on gang and drug charges.

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Man driving with suspended license arrested after Glynn County police learn vehicle is stolen during traffic stop

Read full article: Man driving with suspended license arrested after Glynn County police learn vehicle is stolen during traffic stop

A driver with a suspended license was arrested Friday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen property, drugs and guns.

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Rapper Quando Rondo crashes car while awaiting trial. Prosecutors want him back in jail

Read full article: Rapper Quando Rondo crashes car while awaiting trial. Prosecutors want him back in jail

Prosecutors in Georgia want rapper Quando Rondo back in jail after he crashed a car while awaiting trial on gang and drug charges.

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Rapper Quando Rondo jailed on drug, gang charges in Georgia

Read full article: Rapper Quando Rondo jailed on drug, gang charges in Georgia

The rapper Quando Rondo has been jailed after being indicted on drug and gang charges in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia.

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`Insufficient support' blamed for courthouse floor collapse

Read full article: `Insufficient support' blamed for courthouse floor collapse

A federal agency says construction crews had placed “insufficient support” beneath part of an upper floor that collapsed during renovations on the historic federal courthouse in Savannah, Georgia.

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Travel Savvy: Which airports have worst delays, most cancellations? When is best time to fly?

Read full article: Travel Savvy: Which airports have worst delays, most cancellations? When is best time to fly?

News4JAX analyzes the best time of day to fly, which airports have the most delays and which airports have the most cancellations in the region.

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Basketball legend Rivers, longtime Globetrotter, dies at 73

Read full article: Basketball legend Rivers, longtime Globetrotter, dies at 73

Larry “Gator” Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, has died.

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Storms move offshore, more storms possible early Sunday morning

Read full article: Storms move offshore, more storms possible early Sunday morning

Tornado Watch in effect for multiple Florida counties until 10 PM

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Fun fact: The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in St. Augustine

Read full article: Fun fact: The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in St. Augustine

The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world was held in St. Augustine 422 years ago today.

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St. Patrick's Day rites: Parades, bagpipes, clinking pints

Read full article: St. Patrick's Day rites: Parades, bagpipes, clinking pints

Cities across the United States are celebrating St. Patrick's Day Parades, kicking off a weekend of revelry.

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DEA agent says mass overdoses continue to be problem in Southern Georgia

Read full article: DEA agent says mass overdoses continue to be problem in Southern Georgia

The Atlanta DEA division on Wednesday spoke about the latest drug threats and trends impacting Southeastern Georgia, including stealthy ways dealers are smuggling narcotics.

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Georgia DOT plans to raise Savannah bridge for larger ships

Read full article: Georgia DOT plans to raise Savannah bridge for larger ships

Georgia officials have signed off on a plan to raise Savannah’s towering suspension bridge to make room for larger cargo ships to reach the city’s busy seaport.

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Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through holiday season

Read full article: Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through holiday season

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is extending the suspension of the state's motor fuel tax for another month to help families offset the cost of holiday spending.

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Savannah port terminal to get $410M upgrade amid big growth

Read full article: Savannah port terminal to get $410M upgrade amid big growth

The Port of Savannah plans a $410 million overhaul of one of its sprawling terminals to make room for loading and unloading larger ships.

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Police: Georgia teen shot in Savannah while campaigning for Sen. Warnock

Read full article: Police: Georgia teen shot in Savannah while campaigning for Sen. Warnock

A teenager campaigning in a neighborhood for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia was shot and wounded on the doorstep of a Savannah home, according to police.

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Incident at Savannah High School was a hoax call threat to the school

Read full article: Incident at Savannah High School was a hoax call threat to the school

Nearby streets in the area have been closed.

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Georgia city to strip slavery advocate's name from plaza

Read full article: Georgia city to strip slavery advocate's name from plaza

Leaders of Georgia's oldest city have voted to strip the name of a former vice president who advocated for slavery from a public square named in his honor more than 170 years ago.

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Police: Missing Georgia toddler believed dead, mom a suspect

Read full article: Police: Missing Georgia toddler believed dead, mom a suspect

Police say a Georgia toddler reported missing by his mother last week is believed to be dead and his mother has been named a suspect in the boy’s death.

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At least 66 US clinics have halted abortions, institute says

Read full article: At least 66 US clinics have halted abortions, institute says

At least 66 clinics have stopped providing abortions in 15 states since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

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Savannah Bananas coming to Jacksonville next March

Read full article: Savannah Bananas coming to Jacksonville next March

The Savannah Bananas are coming to town.

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Police: Teen saw father shoot, kill mother in California

Read full article: Police: Teen saw father shoot, kill mother in California

The Southern California teenager who was killed this week alongside her father in a shootout with law enforcement along an interstate east of Los Angeles was with him a day earlier when he fatally shot her mother.

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Southeast Georgia prepares for Ian’s impact

Read full article: Southeast Georgia prepares for Ian’s impact

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and emergency management officials met in Savannah Thursday to provide an update on Tropical Storm Ian preparations and the state’s planned response.

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Police uncertain if girl killed in shootout was abducted

Read full article: Police uncertain if girl killed in shootout was abducted

Authorities say the Southern California man who was accused of killing his estranged wife and abducting their 15-year-old daughter had been living with the teenager out of his pickup truck and hotels for weeks before the violence.

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St. Mary’s scuba dive shop operator among 5 convicted of defrauding VA

Read full article: St. Mary’s scuba dive shop operator among 5 convicted of defrauding VA

A 55-year-old St. Marys, Georgia, dive shop operator pleaded guilty to lying to investigators in connection with a scheme to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Justice announced last week.

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Savannah Bananas leaving college league for full-time antics on the road

Read full article: Savannah Bananas leaving college league for full-time antics on the road

The Savannah Bananas, who became a national sensation with their irreverent style of baseball, are leaving the Coastal Plain League to focus full attention on their professional barnstorming team.

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Sea turtles crawl to new nesting record on Georgia coast

Read full article: Sea turtles crawl to new nesting record on Georgia coast

Rare sea turtles that spend summers laying eggs on Southern beaches have crawled to a new state record in Georgia.

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Monkeypox concerns grow as virus spreads across the area

Read full article: Monkeypox concerns grow as virus spreads across the area

The number of cases of monkeypox is growing in the United States. As of August 1, there are more than 5,000 cases in the U.S.

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Monkeypox vaccine to be available for some in Savannah area amid concerns of increased diagnoses

Read full article: Monkeypox vaccine to be available for some in Savannah area amid concerns of increased diagnoses

Chatham County, which includes the Savannah area of Georgia, received its first shipment of Jynneos, a vaccine for the prevention of the monkeypox disease, last week and will begin distributing the vaccine to specific populations on Monday.

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Hyundai gets $1.8B in aid to build electric cars in Georgia

Read full article: Hyundai gets $1.8B in aid to build electric cars in Georgia

The state of Georgia and local governments are giving Hyundai Motor Group incentives worth $1.8 billion to build electric vehicles in the state.

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Deal for $5.5B Hyundai plant in Georgia nears final approval

Read full article: Deal for $5.5B Hyundai plant in Georgia nears final approval

Georgia officials are close to finalizing a deal with automaker Hyundai to build a $5.5 billion electric car plant near Savannah.

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‘Nothing’s too crazy’: Bananas baseball franchise’s anything-goes mentality appeals to massive following of fans

Read full article: ‘Nothing’s too crazy’: Bananas baseball franchise’s anything-goes mentality appeals to massive following of fans

Jesse Cole, owner of the wildly popular Savannah Bananas baseball franchise, likes to say that normal is boring.

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New $16M plan proposes more modest changes for Savannah park

Read full article: New $16M plan proposes more modest changes for Savannah park

One of Georgia’s signature urban parks could see gradual changes under a new plan.

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LeBron trading card could fetch record price at auction

Read full article: LeBron trading card could fetch record price at auction

LeBron James might be on the cusp of setting another record.

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Man charged after 5 killed in Georgia boat crash

Read full article: Man charged after 5 killed in Georgia boat crash

Searchers recovered the bodies of three missing boaters Sunday after two vessels collided on a Georgia river, bringing the crash’s death toll to five people.

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5 dead after boats collide near Savannah

Read full article: 5 dead after boats collide near Savannah

Multiple people were killed aThree people were killed and three are missing after a boat collision in the Wilmington River near Savannah, Georgia after two boats collide.

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Hyundai announces $5.5B electric vehicle plant in Georgia

Read full article: Hyundai announces $5.5B electric vehicle plant in Georgia

Hyundai Motor Group confirmed Friday the company will spend $5.5 billion on a huge electric vehicle plant near Savannah that will employ thousands — a deal Georgia’s governor called the largest economic development project in the state’s history.

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Sources: Hyundai to set $7B US plant during Biden Asia visit

Read full article: Sources: Hyundai to set $7B US plant during Biden Asia visit

A U.S. official familiar with the project says South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected to announce its plans next week to build a massive electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia.

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Sources: Hyundai to set $7B Georgia plant during Biden visit

Read full article: Sources: Hyundai to set $7B Georgia plant during Biden visit

A U.S. official says South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected next week to announce it’s building a massive electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia.

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Camden County still pursuing spaceport that voters rejected

Read full article: Camden County still pursuing spaceport that voters rejected

Officials in a Georgia county say they're moving ahead with plans to build a launch pad for commercial rockets barely a month after residents voted to halt the project by a margin of nearly 3-to-1.

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Residents clear storm debris as more severe weather looms

Read full article: Residents clear storm debris as more severe weather looms

Following violent storms blamed for killing at least three people, Southerners cleared fallen trees from roadways and began cleaning up debris from homes and buildings smashed by suspected tornadoes as forecasters warned more violent weather was likely on the way.

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2 killed in Georgia, Texas as damaging storms strike South

Read full article: 2 killed in Georgia, Texas as damaging storms strike South

Authorities say one person is dead in Georgia and another in Texas amid damaging storms, high winds and tornadoes around the South.

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Georgia bill ending need for gun license heads to governor

Read full article: Georgia bill ending need for gun license heads to governor

A bill allowing Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check is set to become law.

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Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?

Read full article: Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?

If you’re in the Jacksonville, Florida area, you’ve likely seen the logjam of container ships sitting idly offshore. The vessels are packed with items destined for store shelves -- and they’re things business owners and consumers desperately need delivered.

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St. Patrick's Day parades turn pandemic blues Irish green

Read full article: St. Patrick's Day parades turn pandemic blues Irish green

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the country are back after a two-year hiatus.

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St. Patrick's Day in Savannah revived after virus hiatus

Read full article: St. Patrick's Day in Savannah revived after virus hiatus

Park fountains are gushing with water dyed bright green, hotels are filling up and bar owners are making sure they have lots of beer and extra staff to sell it.

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US ports to get $450M to speed flow of goods, lower prices

Read full article: US ports to get $450M to speed flow of goods, lower prices

Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law.

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Port of Savannah reports record cargo volumes for January

Read full article: Port of Savannah reports record cargo volumes for January

The Port of Savannah has added another month to its streak of record cargo volumes amid a surge that's forced U.S. seaports to scramble to meet demand.

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US economy grew 5.7% in 2021 in rebound from 2020 recession

Read full article: US economy grew 5.7% in 2021 in rebound from 2020 recession

The U.S. economy grew last year at the fastest pace since Ronald Reagan’s presidency, bouncing back with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.

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Georgia firefighters rescue deer from soccer netting

Read full article: Georgia firefighters rescue deer from soccer netting

Firefighters in Georgia rescued an "extremely exhausted" deer that got its antlers and neck caught in soccer netting.

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Cargo surge pushes Port of Savannah to 5.6M container record

Read full article: Cargo surge pushes Port of Savannah to 5.6M container record

The Port of Savannah is reporting record cargo volumes for 2021 thanks to a surge in trade that saw its container yard cramped for space and ships waiting at sea.

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News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

Read full article: News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

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Port of Fernandina working to bring in more cargo ships amid supply chain backup

Read full article: Port of Fernandina working to bring in more cargo ships amid supply chain backup

The supply chain backup is making holiday shopping difficult for some. But on Monday, crews at the Port of Fernandina were working to try to relieve some of that.

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US trade deficit hits record of $80.9 billion in September

Read full article: US trade deficit hits record of $80.9 billion in September

The U.S. trade deficit hit an all-time high of $80.9 billion in September as American exports fell sharply while imports, even with supply chain problems at American ports, kept climbing.

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JaxPort could handle 50% increase in volume if ships off California coast decide to head east, official says

Read full article: JaxPort could handle 50% increase in volume if ships off California coast decide to head east, official says

A push is underway to attract major shipping contracts to Jacksonville from other ports around the country.

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US trade deficit hits record $73.3 billion in August

Read full article: US trade deficit hits record $73.3 billion in August

The U.S. trade deficit increased to a record $73.3 billion in August as a small gain in exports was swamped by a much larger increase in imports.

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US slightly revises up its GDP estimate for Q2 to 6.7%

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The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.7% annual pace from April through June, the Commerce Department said Thursday, slightly upgrading its estimate of last quarter’s growth in the face of a resurgence of COVID-19 in the form of the delta variant.

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Georgia Power employees collect several gallons of trash at Tybee Clean Beach Project

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Those who work hard just worked harder to clean our environment.

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Georgia ports set cargo records in July amid surging demand

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Georgia’s seaports handled record cargo volumes in the first month of the 2022 fiscal year.

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Gov. Kemp goes after COVID restrictions amid virus surge Georgia

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Georgia's Republican governor issued an executive order Thursday that bans cities from requiring businesses to enforce local restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic, but what impact, if any, the measure would have on new mask requirements in Atlanta, Savannah and other cities was not clear.

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Savannah reinstates indoor mask mandate

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The largest city on Georgia’s coast has reimposed a requirement that people wear masks in public, citing a “steep and alarming rise” in cases of the COVID-19.

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