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Pilgrim's to build food plant in LaFayette

Pilgrim's to build food plant in LaFayette

  • By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service

ATLANTA - A leading food company will build a plant to produce prepared foods in Northwest Georgia, a $400 million investment expected to create more than 630 jobs when at full capacity, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.

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Yan Yandell: What does the Bible say about baptism?

    Matthew 3: 11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. But he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.”

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    Charlie Stevenson

    Charlie Stevenson

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    Mr. Charlie Stevenson, age 94, of Chatsworth, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home.

    Lola Mae Stewart

    Lola Mae Stewart

    Mrs. Lola Mae Stewart, age 80 of Crandall, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at AdventH…

    Sheree Jordan

    Sheree Jordan

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    Sheree Jordan went home to be with the Lord suddenly at her home on June 14, 2025.

    Wilburn “Gary” Brock

    Wilburn “Gary” Brock

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    Mr. Wilburn “Gary” Brock passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Brock family Barn. He wa…

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    Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners to merge

    • By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service

    ATLANTA - Columbus-based Synovus Financial Corp. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., have announced a planned merger, an $8.6 billion deal that will create the highest-return regional bank in the Southeast.

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    Rachel Marsden: Trump squanders U.S. soft power

    PARIS — A few years ago, at a panel in North Africa, a tone-deaf American diplomat sat before a room full of people from the global south, many from countries scarred by U.S.-led wars, and declared that he wanted to see America everywhere. Like some kind of global “McFreedom” chain, planted …

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    1980s Prom this Saturday
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    1980s Prom this Saturday

    Murray Arts Council (MAC) is cranking up the volume on their 1980s Prom which will be Saturday, July 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Fairy Valley Venue in Crandall. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased on MAC’s website at murray-arts.com. There is a limited quantity of tickets. For ag…

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