Kroger
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Barrow County
New Developments, Old Problems: Barrow Works to Keep Growth in Balance
A new Kroger Marketplace is expected to open in spring of 2026 in Barrow County, bringing an estimated 250-300 jobs to the community, according to Barrow County’s Economic Development Director Ben McDaniel. Barrow County ranks at 153 out of 159 in terms of county size in Georgia, and 29th in…
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Athens-Clarke County
National Drug Take Back Day Addresses Vaping Crisis With Local Collections
The Drug Enforcement Administration has been combatting the misuse of controlled prescription drugs with National Drug Take Back Day since 2009, but this year’s collection day is particularly notable. For the first time ever, collection sites are accepting e-cigarettes and vaping devices for disposal in addition to unused medications, according…
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Athens-Clarke County
Grocery Shoppers Share About Their Lists, Habits At The Store
Not many people wanted to talk about their shopping lists at the Kroger on Alps Road in Athens-Clarke County on Monday, Sept. 23. In fact, most people that day really didn’t want to share. Food can often be fun and lighthearted. But food is also personal. And some individuals may…
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Athens-Clarke County
Winning Lottery Ticket
One local grocery store is feeling a little bit lucky. It’s the Kroger off Epps Bridge Parkway. One man just won a ticket worth over $250,000 that he purchased from the store. Although the store did not know about the ticket, Chris Taylor, the store’s manager isn’t surprised. He told…
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Athens-Clarke County
A Ferocious Bulldog Joins the Alps’ Kroger Team
The Athens Kroger off of Alps road has a new employee. But instead of a nametage, the only uniform he has on is a straw hat and a set of razor sharp teeth. If you havent already seen him in the store, you might have seen this ferocious grin on…