Another round of rain is coming to Georgia today, which means police departments are getting ready for the usual instances of Georgia drivers completely forgetting how to drive. What’s Happening: The Forsyth County Police Department posted rain driving reminders today that should not need to exist. Turn on headlights. Turn off flashers. Slow down. Leave […] The post How to Drive in The Rain appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A monster storm is about to slam into Jamaica with winds and flooding never seen before in the island nation’s recorded history. What’s Happening: Hurricane Melissa grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday morning as it moved toward Jamaica’s coast. The storm sat about 55 miles south-southeast of Negril as of 8 a.m. Eastern time. […] The post Hurricane Melissa is Now a Category 5 Storm appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A family argument in Marietta ended with gunfire Monday evening, leaving a 58-year-old man dead and police searching for his stepson across metro Atlanta. Why It Matters: 26-year-old Pharron Carlos Banks remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the Marietta Police Department. Residents who spot him or his vehicle should […] The post Marietta Police Hunt Stepson After Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
Parents who saw a scary social media post over the weekend helped police catch a student who threatened Feagin Mill Middle School. What’s Happening: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old girl who made the threat. She faces charges of terroristic threats and disruption of a public school. What’s Important: Parents saw the threatening […] The post Girl Arrested After Threat Against Georgia Middle School appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A Richmond County teenager has been missing since Sunday, and police are asking for the public’s help to find him. What’s Happening: Kalib Brown, 14, was last seen on Sunday on the 2100 block of Reedale Avenue. He was wearing all black clothing — a hoodie, sweatpants and sneakers. What’s Important: Kalib is 6 feet […] The post Missing Teen Last Seen in Richmond County appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A teenager is in custody after police say he broke into three cars in Macon overnight. What’s Happening: A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sergeant arrested a 14-year-old boy on Wesleyan Drive after finding him hiding on a porch. What’s Important: Police say they found a backpack on the teen with gun magazines, bullets and ninja […] The post 14-Year-Old With Weapons Caught Breaking Into Cars in Macon appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A Brunswick man will spend decades behind bars after admitting he molested two young girls he befriended through their family. What’s Happening: Valdez Lozada got 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation and other crimes against children. A judge sentenced him to 60 years total, with 40 years behind bars and the […] The post Brunswick Man Gets 40 Years in Prison for Child Molestation appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A stretch of Lower Roswell Road in Cobb County will be closed for most of the day after a car crashed into a utility pole. What’s Happening: The road between Pinehurst Lane and Cross Gate Drive is shut down while crews fix downed power lines. The closure will last at least 8 hours. The crash […] The post Car Hits Power Pole and Closes Lower Roswell Road for 8 Hours appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
General Motors will shut down its Roswell Innovation Center in December, putting 325 Georgia GM employees out of work. According to GM, while the center has 900 employees, 325 will be laid off. The remainder will work remotely or transfer to other facilities. What’s Happening: The center handles software development, computer operations and connected vehicle […] The post Georgia Senator Decries Tariffs As GM Closes Roswell Facility appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
My cousin’s birthday was this month. I know that because social media told me. In fewer than five seconds I was able to drop an automatically generated birthday remembrance on his page. And I’m sure that he’ll spend about as much time “treasuring” that as I spent sending it. Sure, I coulda picked up the […] The post What is Social Media Costing You? appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
Georgia sheriffs checked on thousands of registered sex offenders across the state in the week before Halloween to make sure they were following the law. What’s Happening: From Sept. 22 to 29, sheriffs ran Operation Watchful Eye X, a statewide effort that led to 48 arrests and 235 warrants issued. Deputies also verified addresses for […] The post How Does Georgia Protect Your Kids From Sex Offenders on Halloween? appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A man was shot during a fight at a home on East 71st Street in Savannah on Saturday afternoon. What’s Happening: Police say 46-year-old Keith King got into a fight with a woman at a home in the 1200 block of East 71st Street around 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 26. The woman shot King in […] The post Woman Shoots Man in Self-Defense at Savannah Home appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A Catoosa County jury found a Chatsworth man guilty of bringing fentanyl into the community after deputies found him impaired in his vehicle with drugs in his lap. What’s Happening: 25-year-old Kaleb Cooks was convicted of trafficking fentanyl, possessing drug-related objects, and driving under the influence on October 2. He will serve five years in […] The post Georgia Man Convicted of Fentanyl Trafficking in Catoosa County appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
The average American spends more than a third of their paycheck within the first 12 hours of receiving it, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans split evenly by generation revealed that this was especially true for millennials, one of the highest spending generations today, who spend an average of 40% within […] The post Why is All Your Money Spent Right After You Get Paid? appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump as fall weather settles in and gas prices continue to drop across the state. What’s Happening: Gas prices fell to $2.79 per gallon on Monday, down 2 cents from last week, 9 cents from last month, and 14 cents from this time last year. What’s Important: Drivers […] The post Georgia Gas Prices Drop to $2.79 as Fall Demand Cools Down appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
Widespread rain will soak north and central Georgia today, with some areas at risk for flash flooding. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says rain will fall across the region this morning and afternoon. Some thunderstorms are also possible. What’s Important: Far north Georgia could see flash flooding as rain falls over and over in […] The post Heavy Rain Today Could Lead to Flash Flooding in Georgia appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A welfare check at a Cherokee County home turned deadly Saturday night when deputies shot and killed a man and found his mother dead inside. What’s Happening: Deputies went to a home on Whisperwood Trail for a welfare check Saturday evening. They found an armed 26-year-old man outside and shot him. One deputy was hurt […] The post Cherokee County Deputy Hurt, Man Killed, Woman Found Dead at Home appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
A 40-year-old man died Saturday afternoon when a train hit him on railroad tracks in Houston County. What’s Happening: Benjamin Martin was on the tracks near the Flournoy Road crossing in Elko around 3 p.m. when the train struck him. He died at the scene. What’s Important: Officials do not know why Martin was on […] The post Man Dies After Train Strikes Him in Houston County appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
Sandy Springs police need your help finding a man they say attacked someone on Hammond Drive. What’s Happening: Officers are looking for Shyaam Radul Robinson in connection with an assault in the Hammond Drive area. What’s Important: If you know where Robinson is or have any information about the assault, call Sandy Springs Police at […] The post Sandy Springs Police Search for Man After Hammond Drive Assault appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
Two people were shot late Saturday night during a fight at a popular Augusta restaurant. What’s Happening: Deputies rushed to The Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road around 11 p.m. after getting reports of gunfire and two people down. What’s Important: Both shooting victims survived and are now in the hospital under guard by deputies. […]| The Georgia Sun
The City of South Fulton is bringing back one of its most beloved celebrations. The 7th Annual YEEK Fest returns Saturday, October 18, from noon to 8 p.m. at Welcome All Park. The event is free and open to everyone. What’s Happening: This year’s YEEK Fest will honor Historically Black Colleges and Universities with homecoming-style […]| The Georgia Sun
Earlier this month, 1.2 million Georgians were able to log into Georgia Access to check their 2026 health insurance premiums. A family of four in Chatham County discovered they’d be paying nearly $20,000 more per year for the lowest cost plan. Not $20,000 total. Twenty thousand dollars more than last year. That’s a used car. […]| The Georgia Sun
I’m about to ask you a question that will literally change your life. Ready? Here it is: What if you’re wrong? Seriously. Sit with it. What if you’re wrong? About… anything. Small things. Big things. Everything. What if you’re wrong about your in-laws? The jerk at work? Abortion? How would your life change if you […]| The Georgia Sun
I’m about to ask you a question that will literally change your life. Ready? Here it is: What if you’re wrong? Seriously. Sit with it. What if you’re wrong? About… anything. Small things. Big things. Everything. What if you’re wrong about your in-laws? The jerk at work? Abortion? How would your life change if you […]| The Georgia Sun
Peachtree City will soon have a Trader Joe’s grocery store at 258 City Circle, Mayor Kim Learnard announced after touring the location with new general manager Reggie Jones. What It Means For You: You’ll have a new grocery option in Peachtree City, though the exact opening date hasn’t been announced yet. Trader Joe’s locations are […]| The Georgia Sun
Georgia Access sent a letter to residents using the health insurance exchange today confirming what politicians and health experts have been warning about for months: Health insurance premiums are about to jump dramatically when federal subsidies expire at the end of the year. What It Means For You: If you buy health insurance through Georgia […]| The Georgia Sun
A student from McGarity Elementary School in Paulding County died Thursday during a class field trip to Carlton Farms in Rockmart, according to school officials and police. What Happened: Police were called to the farm at 12:16 p.m. Thursday after reports of a child not breathing. First responders found the student unresponsive and performed life-saving […]| The Georgia Sun
Savannah police have arrested a 54-year-old man for a shooting that killed someone in September on Rogers Street. What It Means For You: If you live near the 1200 block of Rogers Street, police have made an arrest in the shooting that happened there on Sept. 20. What Happened: Officers found a man with a […]| The Georgia Sun
On top of everything else that’s going on, now Georgia is being invaded by giant spiders. If you live in north Georgia, there’s a good chance you’ve come face to cephalothorax with the Joro spider in the last few years. The behemoth black and yellow arachnids hitched a ride to Georgia from East Asia around […]| The Georgia Sun
Alternative energy may be the key to a better future, but its implementation is a complex process from a legal perspective. The situation is complicated by differences between states and constantly changing regulations. In this article, we’ll look at what Georgia laws say about solar energy. Problem Overview Currently, Georgia has a poorer state of […]| The Georgia Sun
Runoff from a growing number of giant solar farms polluting rivers and streams in rural South Georgia is becoming a major concern, an official with the state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) said Monday. Huge solar farms of up to 1,000 acres are being built on the region’s sandy soil, which is particularly vulnerable to erosion […]| The Georgia Sun
Data acquired by Finbold indicates that TikTok was the most popular mobile video app in 2020 globally, with 660.12 million downloads.| The Georgia Sun
A half dozen state lawmakers are now running for Georgia lieutenant governor, as another Republican senator joins the race, hoping to outflank his opposition on the right. Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, a conservative from the northern Atlanta suburbs, joins a cast of fellow conservative senators, all from outside the biggest metro area — plus an […]| The Georgia Sun
The federal government shut down as of 12:01 a.m., and it could affect the income of about 111,000 Georgia employees. Many will not get paid, causing an economic loss that could reverberate through communities. But the Georgia Department of Labor said Friday that the estimated 110,900 federal workers who could be furloughed may be eligible to […]| The Georgia Sun
Explore the best colleges in Georgia for 2026, including Emory University, Georgia Tech, and UGA in top national rankings.| The Georgia Sun
Data centers gulp massive amounts of power, and that insatiable thirst is driving new production and distribution of natural gas supply, experts said at a legislative hearing Monday. A special House subcommittee heard from industry insiders involved in the sourcing and supply of the finite fossil fuel. “The need for electricity is growing tremendously, and […]| The Georgia Sun
Data centers gulp massive amounts of power, and that insatiable thirst is driving new production and distribution of natural gas supply, experts said at a legislative hearing Monday. A special House subcommittee heard from industry insiders involved in the sourcing and supply of the finite fossil fuel. “The need for electricity is growing tremendously, and […]| The Georgia Sun
While the Cobb County School Board bans books from classroom shelves, the county’s public libraries are inviting residents to do the opposite: read them. 🎯 What’s Happening: Cobb County libraries are marking Banned Books Week from October 5-11 with a reading challenge that celebrates the very titles school officials have deemed too explicit for students. […]| The Georgia Sun
A Sunday morning argument between coworkers at a Kennesaw restaurant turned into a shooting when one employee called her husband to the scene. 📍 What Happened: Officers arrived at Martin’s Restaurant on Cobb Parkway within one minute of the 8:41 a.m. call on October 5. Two employees had been arguing inside the restaurant. One of […]| The Georgia Sun
A 300-unit apartment community called The Greene started construction in Lawrenceville, bringing another wave of rental housing to the area. 🏠 Why It Matters: The development adds hundreds of new rental units to Gwinnett County as housing costs continue to climb across metro Atlanta, giving residents more options in a tight market. 📋 What’s Happening: […]| The Georgia Sun
The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently working on two separate motor vehicle accidents, causing heavy traffic delays on I-85 Southbound and I-85 Northbound. Traffic on I-85 Southbound is currently shut down between Beaver Ruin Road and Pleasantdale Road with all southbound traffic being diverted to Beaver Ruin Road. Additionally, traffic on I-85 Northbound is […]| The Georgia Sun
Georgia Republicans who want to eliminate the state income tax vowed on Wednesday that they would not pay for it by taxing groceries and housing. Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, secured agreement from a largely Republican study committee to neither impose a state tax on property or on grocery sales nor to increase the gasoline tax. […]| The Georgia Sun
Some National Park Services sites in Georgia, like Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, will remain open as the federal government shutdown continues. Visitors to the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area may notice reduced trash collection, restrooms cleaned less frequently, and phones not being answered during the shutdown. Brittany Jones, the executive director of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the […]| The Georgia Sun
It’s been nearly a year since Hurricane Helene tore through a large swath of South Georgia during the last week of September, killing 37 and causing widespread flooding and power outages. While blocked roads have long been cleared and power restored, Georgia farmers and foresters are still waiting for a full measure of disaster relief to replant […]| The Georgia Sun
Federal law enforcement authorities are defending the detention Thursday of 475 workers at Hyundai’s electric vehicle battery plant west of Savannah – most Korean nationals – amid complaints from the South Korean government and Democrats. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security executed a search warrant on a construction site as part of a monthslong investigation […]| The Georgia Sun
A federal judge has upheld a portion of a controversial 2022 Georgia election law dealing with absentee ballots. In a 50-page ruling Monday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee declared that the state had a “compelling governmental interest” in restricting the distribution of absentee ballot applications by third-party voting rights activists. He ruled that the state […]| The Georgia Sun
The impact of International Paper’s decision to close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia at the end of this month will spread far beyond those workers directly affected, state Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper said Wednesday. “This is more than 1,100 jobs,” Harper told members of the Georgia House Rural Development Committee meeting […]| The Georgia Sun
A new survey of households across the country reveals what many already feel in their bones: the money doesn’t stretch like it used to. 💰 Why It Matters: Families in Georgia are spending more than half their monthly income on basic expenses before they can think about saving, investing, or planning for anything beyond next […]| The Georgia Sun
About 630 sets of Blossom-branded children’s loungewear are being pulled from shelves after the company discovered the garments violate federal flammability standards for kids’ sleepwear. 🔥 Why It Matters: The pajamas could catch fire more easily than federal law allows, putting children at risk of serious burns or death while they sleep. 🛏️ What’s Happening: […]| The Georgia Sun
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A federal judge Wednesday threw out a challenge to portions of Georgia’s controversial new election law as poorly timed. U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee ruled that with runoff elections for vacant state House seats in Cobb County and southeast Georgia set for next Tuesday, it’s too late to change provisions in the current law. “The […]| The Georgia Sun
This entry is part of the series Backward GeorgiaBackward GeorgiaGeorgia is Number 1 in The Nation For Workplace Sex DiscriminationGeorgia Milestones Results Paint a Sad Picture for LiteracyGeorgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area. English Language Arts scores fell in […]| The Georgia Sun
A Georgia man has been convicted in a Louisiana federal court for his role in a scheme that involved stringing along women online then extracting millions of dollars from them. During a four-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Kenneth G. Akpieyi, 44, played a key role in defrauding women by connecting them with romantic partners […]| The Georgia Sun
In Georgia, people can be held responsible for false imprisonment if they get police to arrest someone who did nothing wrong. A former DeKalb County commissioner learned that costly lesson Monday in federal appeals court when judges sided with two women who are seeking $100,000 in damages and legal costs. The story almost writes itself. […]| The Georgia Sun
An investigation led by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., has uncovered 510 credible reports of human rights abuses at immigration detention centers across the country. The list included 14 credible reports of mistreatment of pregnant women and 18 credible reports of mistreatment of children. “These detention facilities … are no place for children or pregnant […]| The Georgia Sun
A Southwest Georgia man was convicted in federal court this week of wire fraud resulting from a pandemic fraud scheme involving family members. Tyreek Brown, 28, of Pelham faces a maximum of 30 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release and a $1 million fine. He will be sentenced at […]| The Georgia Sun
A judge in Morgan County could set a precedent by forcing Georgia property owners who sued to halt development of a massive state-backed auto factory near their properties to pay for the other side’s legal costs. The case involves the proposed Rivian electric automobile plant on a rural stretch near Social Circle off Interstate 20. […]| The Georgia Sun
Lawyers representing the state and the Republican National Committee asked a federal appellate court Wednesday to reverse a lower court order blocking two provisions of a controversial election reform law the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed in 2021. A U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction in 2023 to civil rights and voting rights groups […]| The Georgia Sun
For nearly two decades, she was a nameless victim in a cold case file. Now, she is Nicole Alston again. In 2007, authorities in Georgia found a dismembered body—13 parts, carefully scattered. Missing were the hands, the feet, the head. With no way to identify her, and no one yet linking her disappearance to this […]| The Georgia Sun
A Gwinnett County woman was rescued from abduction by police Friday. Her abductor then attempted to escape, ramming several Gwinnett County Police cars in the process, police say.| The Georgia Sun
Before dawn on Wednesday, traffic crawled past blue lights on I-75 in Marietta as police investigated a hit-and-run.| The Georgia Sun
Thunderstorms and soaked ground could trigger flooding through the night in Georgia’s northern mountain counties.| The Georgia Sun
Hall County authorities are searching for five people with active warrants and are asking the public for help locating them.| The Georgia Sun
An investigation by the Atlanta Police reveals that a man who was shot and killed by a private citizen while attempting armed robbery| The Georgia Sun
Georgia has two universities earning national recognition for artificial intelligence research, according to a new analysis from Studocu.| The Georgia Sun
One of Gwinnett’s hardest-working police dogs is hanging up his collar. K9 Nitro is stepping back after eight years helping keep the county safe. 🚓 What’s Happening: Nitro, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Special Operations Division, is retiring on a vet’s advice due to age-related heat sensitivity and mobility issues. He’ll live with his […]| The Georgia Sun
Uncover the wonders of Rabun County with intriguing facts about its history, nature, and breathtaking landscapes.| The Georgia Sun
The morning began with company and ended with a creek. That’s the narrow corridor where the truth about Barbara Crenshaw vanished. She was 39. In the early hours of March 19, 1996, someone saw her with a man no one seems to know. By the end of that day, deputies found her in the creek. […]| The Georgia Sun
Beware of scams where people impersonate law enforcement to collect fake bond payments from families of inmates.| The Georgia Sun
Two arrests made as police uncover a meth conversion lab in Roswell. Discover the details of this drug bust investigation.| The Georgia Sun
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta Monday in the wake of a deadly shooting near the agency’s Roybal Campus that left both the suspected gunman and a police officer dead. Police said the suspect opened fire shortly before 5 p.m. Friday from across […]| The Georgia Sun
School is back. That big yellow bus is not a suggestion. Georgia law says when its red lights flash and the stop-arm swings out, most drivers on most roads| The Georgia Sun
A deadly shooting outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta left a police officer and the suspected gunman dead Friday. The suspect claimed the COVID-19 vaccine| The Georgia Sun
Marietta Highway is closed tonight between Univeter Road and Ridge Road in Canton while crews from Georgia Power work alongside police. The closure is expected to last until around 9 p.m., forcing drivers to detour through surrounding streets. 🛑 Why It Matters: This stretch is a main east-west artery for commuters and commercial traffic. Even […]| The Georgia Sun
Tropical moisture and a weak wedge front will keep much of Georgia under a thick cloud blanket through the first half of the week, holding temperatures below seasonal norms. ☁ What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says mid- and upper-level tropical moisture combined with a weak wedge front will generate widespread cloud cover, especially in […]| The Georgia Sun
A months-long investigation in Columbus ended with the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua Alexander, accused of trafficking drugs and illegally carrying a gun. 🚨 Why It Matters: Police say the bust took a large stash of meth, cocaine, and a firearm off the streets, and put a repeat offender back behind bars. 🔍 What Happened: On […]| The Georgia Sun
Federal prosecutors say a Rome man made violent threats on a TikTok livestream and now faces a federal charge.| The Georgia Sun
A plan to add toll lanes along Georgia 400 in Fulton and Forsyth counties is getting a big boost from the federal government.| The Georgia Sun
Local election officials recommended a series of changes to state election laws Friday aimed at restoring public trust in the voting process.| The Georgia Sun
Policy wonks on both sides of an upcoming debate in the General Assembly over whether to eliminate Georgia's income tax are advocating a cautious approach.| The Georgia Sun
But the head of an organization that represents Georgia nursing homes said the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" won't affect nursing homes because the final| The Georgia Sun
Cuts to Medicaid contained in President Donald Trump’s new budget bill put 37 Georgia nursing homes at risk of closing, according to a study released by Brown University’s School of Public Health. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the legislation, which the Republican-controlled Congress passed this month, will slash Medicaid by $1 trillion during […]| The Georgia Sun
The Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the last fiscal year, an 8.6% increase over fiscal 2024, the agency reported Tuesday. The Port of Savannah accounted for most of that growth, posting its second busiest year on record. “Georgia ports continue to grow U.S. East Coast market share,” said Griff […]| The Georgia Sun
A leading food company will build a plant to produce prepared foods in Northwest Georgia, a $400 million investment expected to create more than 630 jobs when at full capacity, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. The new Pilgrim’s plant will be located in Walker County, with hiring expected to begin in 2027. “Georgia’s No.-1 industry […]| The Georgia Sun
What if they held an election and no one came? That was nearly the case last month when only about 2.4% of Georgia’s roughly 8.4 million registered voters cast ballots in Republican and Democratic primaries for seats on the state Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates utilities. The low turnout likely will be even more […]| The Georgia Sun
Gov. Brian Kemp is ordering state agencies to freeze spending at current levels during this fiscal year and fiscal 2027 to protect the state from federal funding cuts in the budget bill — also called the Big Beautiful Bill– Congress passed this month. “While the governor remains committed to meeting the needs of our growing […]| The Georgia Sun
Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian will establish a new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, creating about 500 jobs when completed. Rivian will occupy the top floor and lobby of a building on Auburn Avenue adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail. “Georgia is a prime location for any company headquarters,” Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday. “We’re glad […]| The Georgia Sun
A brutal assault inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center has led to murder charges for nine inmates and contraband charges for nine others, following| The Georgia Sun
Georgia politicians are reacting to President Donald Trump’s weekend decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites mostly along party lines. Republicans have rushed to support the president’s action, while Democrats criticized Trump for ordering the bombing without congressional authorization and warned it could drag the U.S. into a lengthy war. “America can never allow Iran to […]| The Georgia Sun
Recent changes in the adoptions process in Georgia are causing such extensive delays that the state is no longer considered “adoption-friendly,” several adoption lawyers said Wednesday. But the owner of an adoption agency in Coastal Georgia and a birth mother defended Georgia’s process as ensuring that Peach State adoptions are safe. Before November 2023, Georgia […]| The Georgia Sun
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” has passed Congress and is now awaiting the president’s signature. The legislation combines permanent extensions of the 2017 federal tax cuts with major reductions to healthcare and nutrition assistance programs. For Georgia residents, especially those who rely on Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act marketplace, or rural hospitals, these changes could […]| The Georgia Sun
A Georgia probation officer faces DUI charges after causing a multi-car pileup on I-20 that seriously injured several people and shut down the interstate for hours on Independence Day. 🚗 What Happened: State Trooper investigators say Alexis Friendly, a two-year veteran with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, was driving drunk in her government Ford […]| The Georgia Sun
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms entered the 2026 race for governor Tuesday, vowing to push back against the disruption perpetrated by the Trump administration. “We know there’s a lot of chaos coming out of Washington, D.C.,” Bottoms, a Democrat, told Capitol Beat in an exclusive interview. “It’s been destabilizing to the economy. I’m a […]| The Georgia Sun
Businesses front-loading orders to avoid looming tariffs are continuing to drive containerized cargo traffic at the Port of Savannah. The port handled 515,500 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month, up 17% from April of last year and the third monthly record in a row, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday. “Our operations remain business-as-usual,” […]| The Georgia Sun
Across Georgia last November, voters heartily threw their support behind an amendment to the state constitution that sought to slow the escalation of property taxes. Two out of three voters favored Constitutional Amendment 1, which allowed communities to decide whether the annual rise in their property tax values should be linked to the generally lower […]| The Georgia Sun
A federal judge in Atlanta is weighing whether to order the government to restore the immigration status of 133 current or former college students, 26 of them in Georgia, who recently received word that it had been revoked. Judge Victoria M. Calvert of the Northern District of Georgia said she would issue a ruling on […]| The Georgia Sun
Dozens of Kennesaw State University students demonstrated outside the University System of Georgia offices Wednesday, protesting a decision by the school to terminate its Black Studies degree program. Opponents characterized the KSU decision as a blow to efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the schools. DEI programs have come under fire at […]| The Georgia Sun
Schools across Georgia will have to figure out how to pry cellphones from students’ hands next year now that a new ban will be taking effect. House Bill 340 prohibits personal communications devices in public school classrooms from kindergarten through eighth grade. The ban goes into effect in the summer of 2026. Gov. Brian Kemp […]| The Georgia Sun
By the middle of the next decade, Georgians may be able to travel between Atlanta and Savannah by high-speed rail, avoiding traffic and expensive air fares.| The Georgia Sun
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-St. Simons Island, has become the first Republican to jump into next year’s U.S. Senate race following term-limited Gov. Brian| The Georgia Sun
