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Fires Rage in Georgia
An extreme drought that has gripped the Southeast for months helped fuel two large, destructive, human-caused wildland fires in southern Georgia in April 2026. The Pineland Road and Highway 82 fires together burned more than 50,000 acres (20,000 hectares) as of April 28, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. Satellite images of the fires captured by Landsat 8 show charred forests and residential…
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TruVista Partners with Eero for New 5 Gig Next-Level Internet Connectivity in SC and GA
TruVista, a leading provider of high-speed internet and communication services announces the launch of its new 5 Gig internet speeds across its fiber network in South Carolina and Georgia. Starting on September 18th, residential and business customers can experience one of the fastest internet services available, powered by cutting-edge eero technology. This expansion marks another milestone in TruVista’s ongoing commitment to deliver best-in-class, reliable internet…
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Advancing STEM Education: Toyota Provides Up To $8.6 Million To Support Georgia Schools
Toyota USA Foundation announced grants of up to $8.6 million to prepare Fulton County Schools (FCS) students for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The collaboration is part of the Driving Possibilities initiative and is a five-year phased rollout of programming in select schools. “Our goal is to increase awareness of future STEM careers while helping build…
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Georgia, Texas Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Station
Students from Georgia and Texas will have separate opportunities next week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The two space-to-Earth calls will air live Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 7, on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. At 10:05 a.m. EDT on Sept. 6, NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Frank Rubio will answer prerecorded…
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FirstNet, Built with AT&T is Connecting More First Responders Across Georgia
AT&T(link is external) is America’s public safety communications partner. In the nearly 5 years since we were selected by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) to build and operate FirstNet, we have moved quickly(link is external) to bring more coverage, boost capacity and drive new capabilities for Georgia first responders and the communities they serve – rural and urban. On Wednesday, Georgia…
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Jacobs, Peachtree Corners, and Qualcomm Collaborate to Deploy Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology in Georgia Smart City
Jacobs, Peachtree Corners and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced joint efforts to deploy end-to-end smart solutions in one of the nation’s first smart city environments powered by real-world connected vehicle technology and infrastructure. As a part of the working relationship, Qualcomm Technologies serves as ecosystem enabler by providing technology solutions, while Jacobs manages the installation commission project delivery. The program aims to demonstrate the continued…
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Comcast Partners with Three More State Attorneys General on Internet Safety Through Internet Essentials
ATLANTA, GA Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama attorneys general join the nationwide effort to address challenges seniors, parents, and students face online. Comcast surprised more than 350 students and seniors with free laptops, launched internet safety toolkit, and invests in digital skills training across three southeastern states. As part of its ongoing campaign to promote online safety for Internet users,…
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Amazon to Create More Than 500 Full-Time Jobs in Macon
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 31, 2017– Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans for a new fulfillment center in Macon, Georgia. When opened, Amazon will create more than 500 new full-time jobs at the facility. The company currently has more than 2,000 full-time employees at three fulfillment centers located in Braselton, Lithia Springs and Union City. “Georgia continues to be a great place…
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