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New 70,000-Seat Stadium Planned Near Tbilisi Airport
The Government of Georgia has announced an international tender worth 876 million GEL for the construction of a new stadium designed to hold 70,000 spectators. The selected site for the stadium, covering 270,615 square meters, is located on...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Telfair County in week ending Aug. 23?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Telfair County selling...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Berrien County in week ending Aug. 23?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Berrien County selling...

Agricultural research facility field day showcases new developments in the field
Published 9:53 pm Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Southwest Research and Education Center held a field day on August 13. The misty morning and humid climate created just the sort of environment that causes crop trouble. However, pests and poor weather...
Russia Breaches Ukrainian Front Lines
Russia has significantly ruptured a key sector along Ukraine’s front line, reported DeepState—a Ukrainian battlefield monitoring group—on Monday. BREAKING: The Russian Army has broken through Ukraine’s defensive lines near Dobropillya and have...

Residents in key state complain of ‘huge leap’ in costs as energy bills surged to almost $800
HOMEOWNERS and renters in a key US state are complaining that their energy bills have significantly jumped in recent months. As the temperatures climb this summer, several customers have received bills nearing $800. 3 Residents in a key US state...

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Phase 1 of Pike Road High School construction completed
Posted: Aug 18, 2025 5:30 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News ACTION 8 UPDATE: Phase 1 of construction has now been completed on the new Pike Road High School. School officials say the work was done on time, and the building is now about 22% finished. A...

Trump to Sign Peace Deal to End Armenia, Azerbaijan Fighting
President Donald Trump will meet the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia to sign a joint peace declaration aimed at ending decades of war at a White House meeting Friday, as well as pacts giving the US rights to develop a transit route through the...

Van Damme appoints Pro-Sound and Light for Georgia and Armenia
Van Damme has expanded its distribution network with the appointment of Pro-Sound and Light as its exclusive partner to cover Georgia and Armenia. The appointment provides Van Damme’s first dedicated local presence to support customers in both...

1 gas station in cities throughout Bartow County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Bartow County selling...

EV maker Rivian to break ground for $5B Georgia factory
By Zachary Hansen, Tribune News Service Electric vehicle startup Rivian plans to hold two ceremonial events to christen the forthcoming construction of its long-delayed $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta. The company will play host to a...

Georgia’s potato exports skyrocket 30-fold in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, Georgia exported 78,230 tons of potatoes, a 30-fold increase compared to the same period last year, according to the country's National Statistics Office. Export value also rose thirtyfold to $26.5 million. Russia was...

Georgia’s hazelnut exports up 25%, EU shipments grow
From August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, Georgia exported 18,200 tons of hazelnuts, with the majority supplied to the EU market, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture. The total export value amounted to US$119.7 million. Compared...

Georgia’s peach and nectarine exports up 15% in 2025 season
Between May 1 and August 3, 2025, Georgia exported 19,200 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, generating USD 23.4 million in export revenue, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Export volumes were up 15%...

Trump to host Armenia, Azerbaijan for historic ‘Peace Signing’ Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are expected to sign a peace deal Friday at the White House that could potentially put an end to decades of conflict, President Donald Trump said. Trump said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Butts County in week ending Aug. 23?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Butts County selling...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Paulding County in week ending Aug. 23?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Paulding County...

Van Damme partners Pro-Sound and Light in Georgia and Armenia
Cable manufacturer joins several other established brands, including Electro-Voice, Kramer and Dynacord, working with the local distributor and systems integrator Cable manufacturer Van Damme has expanded its distribution network with the...

Russian-Linked Curly COMrades Deploy MucorAgent Malware in Europe
A new report from Bitdefender reveals the Russian-linked hacking group Curly COMrades is targeting Eastern Europe with a new backdoor called MucorAgent. Learn how they’re using advanced tactics to steal data. A new hacking group with ties to...
Fog of Summit and Neocon Backlash: Lindsey Graham Readies Threat of Designating Russia a Terrorist State
It would seem fitting to try to pick through the press accounts of the Trump-Putin summit, except they are abjectly awful, chock-full of obvious bogosities and spin. Exhibit 1 of the horrorshow of mainstream reporting is the Wall Street Journal’s...