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Groups honor Georgia’s constitution signers with July 4th program

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July 4, 2024

Groups honor Georgia’s constitution signers with July 4th program

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – To mark our nation’s 248th birthday, members of more than half a dozen civic and masonic organizations came together for the 14th annual Fourth of July celebration.

It was held at the Signers’ Monument in Augusta.

The monument honors the three Georgia representatives who signed the Declaration of Independence — George Walton, Lyman Hall and Button Gwinnett.

Floral offerings were presented at the monument while music was performed by the Summerville Brass Quintet.

“I’ve been doing this program for probably 13 or 14 years now. For me, it’s been a terrific way to kick off the July 4 celebration. Celebrating this country, learning a little about our history, but also making beautiful music,” said Fabio Mann with the Summerville Brass Quintet.

Walton and Hall are buried under the Signers’ Monument.

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Two Georgia groundhogs set to make Groundhog Day predictions

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January 29, 2026

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Two Georgia groundhogs set to make Groundhog Day predictions

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Yonah and General Beauregard Lee (North Georgia Wildlife Park and Dauset )

ATLANTA – Georgia is getting double the Groundhog Day fun this year, with not one — but two furry forecasters stepping into the spotlight on Feb. 2.

Groundhog Day 2026: What time will Punxsutawney Phil come out?

What we know:

Up in Cleveland, the spotlight will shine on Yonah the Groundhog at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park. The park is hosting a special Groundhog Day event at 8 a.m., where Yonah will make his 2026 prediction: six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow, or an early spring if he doesn’t. The event doubles as a visual feast for cameras, with appearances from the park’s baby honey badgers — Zena, Zelda and Zuri — plus one of its resident hedgehogs. Park staff say the morning will include live-streaming opportunities, interviews with animal care experts and plenty of photo ops.

Meanwhile, about an hour south of Atlanta, Georgia’s most famous groundhog will be doing what he’s done for decades. General Beauregard “Beau” Lee will make his annual prediction at Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson. Gates open at 6 a.m., with Beau’s big moment set for 7:30 a.m. Fans can grab food, drinks and souvenir shirts while waiting to see if winter sticks around or spring comes early.

By the numbers:

Beau isn’t just a local celebrity — he’s considered one of the most reliable groundhog forecasters in the country. A FiveThirtyEight analysis found Beau had a 63% accuracy rate over a recent decade, beating Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil. Dauset Trails officials even claim Beau’s accuracy is closer to 90%. Last year, both Beau and Phil called for an early spring, and Georgians will soon find out whether Yonah agrees — or starts a friendly forecasting rivalry of his own.

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Tennessee basketball wins in overtime at Georgia

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January 28, 2026

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Tennessee basketball wins in overtime at Georgia

Tennessee (14-6, 4-3 SEC) defeated Georgia (16-5, 4-4 SEC), 86-85 in overtime, on Wednesday at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia.

Tennessee extended its win streak over the Bulldogs to six games.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie led the Vols in scoring with 21 points. He converted 7-of-19 field goal attempts, 4-of-11 three-point attempts and 3-of-4 free throw attempts.

Felix Okpara totaled 11 rebounds and Bishop Boswell finished with 10 rebounds for Tennessee. Gillespie also led the Vols in assists with six.

Tennessee outrebounded Georgia, 52-27.

Georgia sophomore forward Kanon Catchings finished the contest with 22 points, seven rebounds and one steal. He is the nephew of former Lady Vol Tamika Catchings.

Pat Adams, Olandis Poole and A.J. Desai were game officials on Wednesday.

Tennessee will next play Saturday against Auburn. Tipoff between the Vols and Tigers is slated for 7 p.m. EST at Food City Center (ESPN).

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Georgia lawmaker proposes renaming Sawnee Mountain for Trump

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January 28, 2026

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Georgia lawmaker proposes renaming Sawnee Mountain for Trump

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A Georgia lawmaker is proposing a new name for Sawnee Mountain in Forsyth County — “Trump Mountain.”

(Forsyth County Parks and Rec)

What we know:

According to a post on social media, Rep. David Clark of Buford introduced a resolution to rename the mountain after President Donald Trump.

Clark called Trump “one of the most transformative Presidents in the nation’s history.” Sawnee Mountain is currently named after a celebrated Native American chief.

(Joyce Lupiani/FOX 5 Atlanta )

Clark is running to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor.

Rep. David Clark joins growing race for Georgia lieutenant governor

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