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Commission approves cut in Georgia Power rates
Lower Fuel Cost Recovery rate effective June 1
Georgia Power customers will see lower energy rates, starting June 1, one month earlier than had been projected.
Gas prices continue slide
Oil hits its lowest cost since last December
Pessimistic economic news across the globe caused the price of a barrel of oil to drop to its lowest point of the year, according to officials with AAA Auto Club Group.
Letter carriers help ‘Stamp Out Hunger!’
20th annual nationwide food drive Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 20th Annual Nationwide “Stamp Out Hunger!” Food Drive on Saturday.
Georgia Power reports popularity of education initiative
More than 56,000 Georgia schoolchildren are learning about energy efficiency and the electric utility industry, through a statewide Georgia Power education initiative aimed at third-, fifth-and eighth-graders.
Schools start kindergarten round-up, early registrations
Entering elementary school for the first time can be an intimidating experience for youngsters
Current gas prices lower than last year
The temperature outdoors is rising, but gas prices are not. Gas prices are slowly decreasing nationally and in the Southern Crescent area. They have been declining since April 17, according to officials with AAA’s The Auto Club Group.
Cancer care provider brings jobs to Southern Crescent
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Southeastern Regional Medical is hosting a career fair on Tuesday, May 8. The CTCA hospital, which will specialize in complex and advanced-stage cancer care, is set to open in Newnan this August.
Air Quality Awareness Week highlights progress, challenges
Campaign encourages Georgians to take action
The Clean Air Campaign kicked off its Air Quality Awareness Week, which lasts through May 4, to educate Georgians about ways to reduce air pollution, for better health.
Free Comic Book Day, May 5
Celebrating an American art form
As the much-anticipated film, “Avengers,” hits theaters nationwide, avid comics readers in the Southern Crescent area will have the opportunity to experience them in comic book form.
Gordon looks to recognize State College status
The Board of Regents has requested Gordon’s input on altering its name from Gordon College to Gordon State College to recognize its state-college status.