Georgia gas prices drop again, now 63 cents below national average
Georgia drivers are paying $3.65 per gallon for regular gas as of Sunday, down 8 cents from a week ago and 51 cents from a month ago. What’s happening: Three things are pushing prices lower: the state gas tax is suspended, gas stations have switched to cheaper winter-blend fuel, and fewer people are driving for seasonal travel. A full 15-gallon tank now costs about $54.75 in Georgia.
Norfolk Southern to serve new Audi plant in Georgia
MACON, Ga. — Auto manufacturer Audi will build its first U.S. factory at a Norfolk Southern-served site near Macon, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Saturday, Oct. 24. The $4 billion facility will create approximately 4,500 new jobs. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with full production of about [...] Read More...
A Florida Price Check Found Publix’s Turkey Cheaper but the Basket Pricier
A cheap turkey can make your holiday grocery trip feel like a win. But a price check around Palm Beach County found that a low turkey price doesn’t always mean a low total at Publix. Here’s how the totals stacked up for Floridians in that area. What the...
Cape Fear Community College retires research vessel for reef use
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College is retiring its research vessel and donating it to the state to serve as an artificial reef. The R/V Cape Hatteras served as a floating classroom for marine technology students for more than a decade. On Sunday, students and staff returned from their final training voyage on the ship.
King tides expected to cause coastal flooding this week
This week will bring some of the highest high tides of the season without a storm off the North Carolina coast. This month's full moon occurred on Sunday night, causing king tides through the week. King tides describe the highest high tide and lowest low tide events of the year....
Chez Mamie to be a Place for the Whole Family in Bethesda
Finding a cafe that delights parents and children in equal measure can seem like an impossible task. A new concept heading to Bethesda plans to rectify that problem; Chez Mamie, described as a “European-style play café and wine bar” will be bringing something for visitors of all ages to the area next year, reports local media outlet Moco Show.
SUN | Beyond license plates: Maryland police eye tech that picks up Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
MARYLAND (WBFF) — A company that supplies license-plate readers to police across central Maryland is now selling a tool that also detects Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other wireless signals given off by personal devices in passing vehicles, and one local police department is testing it, while another says it plans to use it.
Dozens of runners have cars towed during Binational Half Marathon
Dozens of participants in the Binational Half Marathon accused organizers of disorganization after several runners reported having their vehicles towed from parking areas they were allegedly told to park at.
Pa. governor signs bill banning cellphones in schools
Gov. Josh Shapiro is signing a law banning cellphones in Pennsylvania schools.
Philly Shelter Says Senior Dog Was Shot in NJ Rescue’s Care, Now Can’t Find...
ACCT Philly says it has confirmed that Biggie Smalls, a senior dog it transferred to a New Jersey rescue partner, was shot while in that rescue's care — and now the organization that took him in has gone dark, its website blank, its social media pages deactivated, and its founder unreachable. The shelter says the allegations came to light on Tuesday, setting off a scramble to account for dozens of other dogs placed with the same group.
