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East Georgia Regional Medical Center has named Alma Newton, phlebotomy, and Bren Gailey, edoscopy, employees of the month.

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Did you know that Georgia has led in pecan production since the 1800s? We produce approximately one third of the United States' pecans, which is enough to make over 176 million pecan pies. Try Cathy Deal's pecan pie muffin recipe for a spin on the classic.

Less than 10 citizens attended the tax hearings on Tuesday. No city property owner spoke at either hearing. The final hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on September 19th.

Elementary classes that participate in this challenge will study the life cycle of a potato. Students will observe the growth patterns of a potato planted in soil, a potato grown hydroponically, and a control potato placed in a petri dish with no source of nourishment. Teachers, homeschool parents or after school group leaders interested in participating can register for the program from Sept. 11, 2023, to March 15, 2024.

The overall number of degrees awarded by University System of Georgia (USG) institutions in FY2023 increased by 1% over the previous fiscal year, reaching a new all-time high for the system of 75,228 degrees conferred annually.

Portal High School will host an 80s Night at its Friday night football game against Bryan County. All PHS football players and cheerleaders from the 1980s are invited to attend a tailgate and school tour before the game.

Gasoline prices have crept up again over the summer. The average cost of a gallon of regular gas in Georgia currently is $3.57 per gallon, up from $3.24 a year ago, according to AAA. Suspension of the gas tax will save Georgians 31.2 cents per gallon and 35 cents per gallon of diesel fuel.

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Recognized by Janos Starker as a cellist “in the front ranks of his generation’s musicians,” the internationally acclaimed cellist and professor of music has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the U.S., Europe, and more.