r/Georgia 7h ago

News Cancer-stricken Georgia workers claim ConMed Corporation exposed them to toxic gas

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r/Georgia 6h ago

Question N. Georgia Mountains ID?

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Does anyone know which mountain peaks these are? This view is just north of Jot 'Em Down Rd on SR400 (heading NB towards the NG Outlets).

I used to live a little north of here, and commuting everyday, I used to always wonder which mountains these were. My research has shown a bunch of mountains north of here (obviously), but no peaks quite match these.


r/Georgia 1d ago

News Chicken Processing Plant Explosion in Southwest Georgia. Recovery Efforts Halted, Awaiting Heavy Machinery.

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One confirmed fatality, unknown number injured in explosion and building collapse.


r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Is GA tap water drinkable?

194 Upvotes

I recently come from a third world country.Saw that people in NY drink tap water.It was a novel concept to me as in my country we can never dare drink tap water without filtering it first.Recently moved to Atlanta and would like to know if it is recommended to drink tap water here too…


r/Georgia 3h ago

Question El cheapo gas station in Riceboro

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Not sure where else to post this but I passed through this town and noticed the hilariously horrible reviews of this place. Would love a follow up first hand account if anyone has one. Some sample reviews:

“Witnessed a man chased out of the store with a baseball bat. Then got cussed out for asking what happened....”

“Do NOT STOP HERE OVERNIGHT. If you do the heavyset overnight worker may physically harm you. She tried getting me to fight her and then made everyone leave the store with out their stuff. Worst experience I’ve ever had before.”

“The clerk was chasing a family out with a road cone and calling them racial names and using every curse word known to man when we arrived. I asked her to hold back on the language because it was offensive and there was a child in that family, then she started cussing my friend and me out!! I left my items on the counter and went to leave, she proceeded to follow us outside, still cussing at us! I have never in my life seen such a horrific, miserable woman.“

“…As my husband walks in with our crying 4 year old who needs to use the restroom ASAP, he reads the sign that states “You must be a paying customer to use the restroom.” He explained to the attendant we are buying gas but he needed to use the restroom first. The attendant rolls her eyes and says she has heard that before so my husband told her to forget it and walked out. On the way out she called him a cks**r.

“Creepy store clerk yelled and cursed at my PREGNANT wife after refusing to buy drugs from her then proceeded to rip off my son (who heard none of this) at $4 for a monster and the entire place reaks of a combination of rotten sewage and what smells like dead animals.”

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cu15La5JZQJ6SQqr6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy


r/Georgia 18h ago

Question Does anyone know of any towns, cities, woods, and/or swamps close to the Florida-Georgia line? I'm trying to do some research for world-building

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r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Why in heck do I have to show ID to buy non-alcoholic beerlike substances?

86 Upvotes

Georgia, Georgia, Georgia. <smh> So silly.

It takes as much ID to buy a six of Hopwater (not even a non-alcoholic beer) as it does to buy an AR-15.

Waddafuk?


r/Georgia 15h ago

Question Why don't Georgia DDS offices offer behind the wheel instruction?

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Atlantan here! I tried to search around the Georgia DDS website and didn't find much on behind the wheel instruction services that they offer. Just curious :)


r/Georgia 9h ago

Question Downtowns that decorate year round?

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I’m looking for downtown that decorates year-round. Meaning that they changed their decorations for Halloween Valentine’s Day New Year’s Christmas etc.

I love taking pictures with my family and I want to find a downtown. That is a cute backdrop for that.

TYIA to anyone who take the time to answer this question 😊


r/Georgia 6h ago

Question License vs Identification card

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If I never had a GA I’d before but I have my license, if I was to get an ID issued to me, would it have the same number on it as my drivers license number?


r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Anyone else having issues with GA access for health insurance?

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I have been trying to transition from the healthcare marketplace (or healthcare.gov) to GA access on the advice of my healthcare broker who was assigned to me by the marketplace. However, he's been having issues transitioning my profile to GA access so my coverage starting Jan 1st is still not confirmed.

Is anyone else having the same issue? Never had this problem before and don't know why I even have to transition to GA access


r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Kemp spam

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Is anyone else getting lots of texts from Kemp trying to sell them Kemp merch? Like who wants that? And why? Anyone seen any actually in the wild?


r/Georgia 3h ago

Traffic/Weather Hot hot hot!

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I’m used to Georgia weather and it’s really not that big of a deal but why the fuck is it 72 degrees today in late December?


r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Thoughts on Southlake Mall

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Everyone loves to hate Southlake, but in today's standards of malls, it is thriving. I know it's nothing like it was back in its heyday (but what mall is.). The surrounding corridor could use some work but it is thriving in comparison to Northlake Mall and Gwinnett Place which are in more "affluent areas". I've heard good things about the performance of the Macys at the mall, as well as other national brands like Bath & Body Works, VS, Spencer's etc. I make it a point to shop at Southlake because I want to see It stay open. I really just want the mall to get one more junior anchor like a Primark, Dick's (rumored to be coming), Dillard's outlet, Belk outlet etc.


r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Where is the unground punk scene in north georgia crust

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Hi I'm new to going to shows and I have been looking for so long does anyone know where it is im 15 and crustpunk


r/Georgia 1d ago

Outdoors Map of trail systems in Georgia/Metro Atlanta

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I live in a town with limited trails. I enjoy running and walking and would like to move somewhere with trails nearby that are good for running walking, and maybe biking. I'm considering the Silver Comet Trail but I want to know about other options too. There is the PATH, the beltline, and other local ones but I'm having trouble seeing how they all map together and what is connected. Does a single resource exist?


r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Georgia unemployment mandatory in person appointment

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Hello all!

I’ve been receiving unemployment benefits for the last few months. I received an email that I need to report in person to the career center. Do I need to take anything with me like my resume?

Thanks in advance.


r/Georgia 19h ago

News How to Get Your Arrest Details Removed from The Georgia Gazette 🛑

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r/Georgia 23h ago

Question Looking for Surveyors in North Georgia

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Hello folks. I am from Dawsonville, GA and am looking for surveyors to get a plat for my 0.17 acre property to build a fence. Any suggestions on whom can I reach out to based on pricing and good quality? Thank you!


r/Georgia 1d ago

Question Summer Vacation Recommendations

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Hi r/georgia,

My family and I, 6 adults and 3 kids are looking to do about 4 nights in Georgia. Looking to stay at a lake or pretty close to it so we can do water activities maybe some hiking. I’m not familiar with GA and would like some recommendations as to what city or lake to stay at.

Thank you! EDIT: we’re looking to spend less than $2000 on the stay for the 4 nights.


r/Georgia 21h ago

Question Public Schools in GA

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My family and I live in South FL and we are thinking about relocating to Athens, GA. I am hesitant to a move from a great school district. Spam me with feedback about public middle and high schools in the Athens area. Thank you!