August 11, 2026
Opinion
Beyond Reason
by Rob PerezThe Pickup ArtistI’ve been walking around my father’s neighborhood in San Antonio, and I’ve noticed something. There are a lot of pickup trucks…
Obituaries
News
Bottoms, Jackson offer competing visions on data centers, Medicaid expansion at business luncheon
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lane Bottoms at a Georgia Chamber event in Athens. Ross Williams/Georgia RecorderGubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson at a Georgia Chamber event in Athens. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder By Ross WilliamsGeorgia RecorderATHENS, Ga. – Data centers and Medicaid expansion were on the menu as Georgia’s candidates for governor made their pitches to the state’s…
Community
Claxton Fruitcake Unites CommunityIn “Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Contest”
By Patrick HixsonClaxton Enterprise The story of Claxton Fruitcake’s improbable run in the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in Georgia” contest has quickly become one of those rare moments when a local tradition transforms into a statewide sensation. After stunning Chick-fil-A in Round 2, Claxton Fruitcake didn’t just win a vote — It won hearts, headlines,…
Special Sections
Sports
August is Shooting Sports Month in Georgia According to a Proclamation by Governor Brian Kemp
In recognition of Georgia’s rich outdoor heritage and the significant economic impact of the shooting sports industry, Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed August as Shooting…
Lifestyle
Smith/Edenfield Engagement Announcement
Kaysie Smith, daughter of the late Mr. Royce L. Smith, Sr. and the late Mrs. Marty B. Andrews is pleased to announce her engagement to…