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- How a $2 million grant could reshape Thomastonās job future
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ā¢ The Business of Being Ready (gbj.com) ā Thomastonās Central Georgia Business and Technology Park is getting a $2 million state grant to build crucial water, sewer, and transportation infrastructure, positioning the site for future employers. The funding is part of a broader $7.8 million rural site-readiness push across Georgia, aimed at making smaller communities more competitive when companies look for places to build and hire. 
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Griffin
- Griffin toddler celebrates first birthday after liver transplant (griffindailynews.com)
- City commissioners' attempt to end city attorney's contract fails (griffindailynews.com)
- Trying to Be An Easy-Going Kind of Guy (hhjonline.com)
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