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A judge considers whether to clarify 2 new Georgia election certification rules
A judge is considering whether to issue clarification or guidance for two rules from the Georgia State Election Board that have to do with county certification of election results.
'A lot worse than what people thought': Ware County families dig out from 'horrible' damage left by Helene
Ware County was among the worst hit in Southeast Georgia by Hurricane Helene. Residents were still digging out from the devastation on Monday as schools, libraries, government offices and more remained closed.
Trump visits Valdosta amid devastation from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s deadly devastation has scrambled the presidential candidates’ campaign plans, with Kamala Harris returning early from a campaign visit to Las Vegas to attend briefings and Donald Trump heading to Georgia to see the storm’s impact.
Shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 Georgia residents is lifted after chemical fire
A weekend chemical plant fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta.
Gov. Kemp tours damage as Southeast Georgia communities rally, try to recover from Hurricane Helene
Communities across Southeast Georgia continue to recover Monday from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.
Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 130
The death toll after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. Southeast has reached at least 133.
‘Let’s stay encouraged’: Waycross residents come together to recover from Hurricane Helene
Thousands of people are still without power in Waycross as trees and power lines lie across roadways.
Boil water advisory issued for some communities in Camden, Glynn counties
Various private water service companies have issued boil water advisories for communities in several Georgia counties, including some in Camden and Glynn counties.
Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated and others told to shelter in place after a fire at a chemical plant.
Gov. Kemp: Mother, 1-month-old twins among 17 killed in Georgia during Hurricane Helene
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday morning said 11 people died, including a first responder, as Hurricane Helene hit the state late Thursday night.
Everyone asked to stay off roads in Ware, Glynn counties as crews clean up downed power lines & trees
Due to sustained winds reaching 45 mph and higher, first responders for Glynn County and the City of Brunswick – Police, Fire and Public Works – are unable to safely respond to emergency calls.
Ware County Emergency Operations Center activated as residents brace for Hurricane Helene
The Ware County Emergency Operations Center was officially activated Thursday as Hurricane Helene is forecast to start impacting the area in the evening, according to county officials.
VIDEO: A thief takes 12 guns from a Georgia gun shop
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are offering up to $10,000 for information about stolen firearms.
Weeks after a school shooting, students return for classes at Apalachee High School
Students have begun pouring into Apalachee High School weeks after a school shooter killed two students and two teachers.
Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
Across the U.S., including in some of the nation’s presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote, tally ballots and administer and certify November’s election.
Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November
The state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year’s presidential race are cast.
Jimmy Carter receives Holbrooke award from Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation
Less than two weeks before his 100th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving an award from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation.
Over $20K raised to make ‘Dreams Come True’ for local children battling life-threatening medical conditions
Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally-based dream granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to children in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are going through a difficult and often terrifying time with their illnesses.
As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the 'rock-and-roll president'
A range of stars from the stage, screen and sport has gathered to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter ahead of his 100th birthday.
Guam to Georgia: Pup's journey to reunite with rescue mom will knock your 'Socks' off
Sgt. Smith from Valdosta, Georgia, can now fly her adorable adopted pup Socks from Guam to her new fur-ever home!
Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more
Georgia’s state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies after a school shooting killed four at a high school northeast of Atlanta.
Judge disqualifies Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in Georgia
Georgia state court judges have disqualified presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in the state.
Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder
Authorities in Georgia say the father of the teen charged with opening fire at a high school has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in
A judge is weighing whether a Georgia city can fine or even jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars.
14-year-old student now in custody killed 2 students, 2 teachers at a Georgia high school, officials say
Authorities say a 14-year-old student has opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people, sending students scrambling for shelter as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were safe.
‘If I die tomorrow, I ain’t got no regrets’: Georgia Vietnam veteran shares harrowing story for the first time
A Vietnam veteran from Waycross, Georgia is sharing his story for the first time.
How Trump and Georgia's Republican governor made peace, helped by allies anxious about the election
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham helped broker peace between two longtime foes of the same party: former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
Two workers killed after tire explodes at Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta
Two workers were killed and another injured in an explosion early Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport, according to multiple media reports.
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
The state and national Democratic parties are suing to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia's State Election Board.
Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian Kemp
Donald Trump is changing his tune on Georgia’s Republican governor after delivering a series of blistering attacks at a rally just weeks ago.
Georgia officials conduct mock election security exercise in Glynn County
Regional election officials, law enforcement and partners conducted mock election security exercises at the Glynn County Emergency Management building in Brunswick.
Georgia deputy killed in shooting during domestic dispute call by suspect who took his own life
A Georgia sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while responding to a reported domestic dispute in what police say was an ambush on officers by a suspect who took his own life.