Georgia

Acworth Man Left Loaded Gun in School Bathroom During Kids’ Show

Acworth Man Left Loaded Gun in School Bathroom During K...

The Georgia Sun, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

A loaded pistol sat in a middle school bathroom stall while hundreds of famili...

Legal fight intensifies over sacred St. Helena Cemetery access

Legal fight intensifies over sacred St. Helena Cemetery...

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

St. Helena Gullah Geechee residents are suing private property owners to restore...

Storm Team 3: Warmer afternoons return, showers move in Thursday

Storm Team 3: Warmer afternoons return, showers move in...

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

Warmer days are expected this week with a few showers possible on Thursday ahead...

Beware of fraudulent text messages in Port Wentworth

Beware of fraudulent text messages in Port Wentworth

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

“This is a scam. The City of Port Wentworth never requests payment via text mess...

Coroner confirms Augusta moped driver has died after police pursuit

Coroner confirms Augusta moped driver has died after po...

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

The Richmond County Coroner's Office confirmed Tuesday it responded to the hospi...

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurrican...

Statesboro Herald, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

ATLANTA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency last week announced it would s...

Brantley Simmons — Market brings 'vintage' thrifting to the Boro

Brantley Simmons — Market brings 'vintage' thrifting to...

Statesboro Herald, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

Food, games and clothing — the perfect recipe for an eclectic Saturday afternoon...

Fire destroys home in southern Bulloch

Fire destroys home in southern Bulloch

Statesboro Herald, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

An early morning fire near Stilson Tuesday destroyed most of a family home, but ...

Georgia Southern celebrates fall 2025 graduates

Georgia Southern celebrates fall 2025 graduates

Statesboro Herald, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

Georgia Southern held the first of its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies Tuesday...

Bulloch has received $11M from FEMA, stands to get $12-14M more, for expenses after 2024-25 storms

Bulloch has received $11M from FEMA, stands to get $12-...

Statesboro Herald, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:56

Bulloch County has received about $11 million, mainly from FEMA, for public clea...

Phone scam costs Hinesville woman $8,000

Phone scam costs Hinesville woman $8,000

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:32

A 78-year-old Hinesville woman is warning others after she said she was scammed ...

Jasper County treasurer, council spar over bonuses

Jasper County treasurer, council spar over bonuses

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:32

Embattled Jasper County Treasurer Michael Skinner stood in front of Jasper Count...

US Senate Democrats warn of fallout from Trump Education Department transfers

US Senate Democrats warn of fallout from Trump Educatio...

Georgia Recorder, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:32

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blasted ongoing efforts from Presi...

Augusta passes budget with cuts and no tax increase

Augusta passes budget with cuts and no tax increase

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:32

By a razor thin six to five vote, Augusta leaders approved the 2026 budget.

Warming up with a chance of rain later this week

Warming up with a chance of rain later this week

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:32

Tuesday evening update: After that bitter cold this morning (19 degrees in Augus...

Two Inmates Escape From Colquitt County Jail: One is Still on The Loose

Two Inmates Escape From Colquitt County Jail: One is St...

The Georgia Sun, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

Two inmates escaped from the Colquitt County Jail this morning, and one remain...

Chimney Fire Spreads to Attic in Cherokee County Home

Chimney Fire Spreads to Attic in Cherokee County Home

The Georgia Sun, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

Firefighters put out a house fire early Tuesday morning after flames jumped fr...

Moneypenny Donates Hundreds of Essential Items to RainbowVillage

Moneypenny Donates Hundreds of Essential Items to Rainb...

The Georgia Sun, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

Moneypenny, the leading customer conversations company, is proud to show its s...

DNA testing shows Golden Isles restaurants serve American shrimp

DNA testing shows Golden Isles restaurants serve Americ...

The Current, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

The Southern Shrimp Alliance conducted a genetic analysis of 44 randomly select...

Beaufort Marine arrested for rape of a child warrants out of Tennessee, officials confirm

Beaufort Marine arrested for rape of a child warrants o...

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

A Marine was booked into the in Beaufort County Detention Center Thursday on two...

Toombs County comes up short in chase of 2nd-straight championship

Toombs County comes up short in chase of 2nd-straight c...

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

ATLANTA — Toombs County, searching for its second-straight state championship, l...

HHI man pleads guilty to killing man while evading police

HHI man pleads guilty to killing man while evading police

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

A Hilton Head Island man who struck and killed another man while evading police ...

Savannah restaurant group offers $10K reward for acid attack information

Savannah restaurant group offers $10K reward for acid a...

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

A Savannah restaurant group is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading...

Teen shot in Washington County, two teens arrested

Teen shot in Washington County, two teens arrested

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the report of a shootin...

Cardboard Castle: A hub for tabletop gaming, board games, community, and more

Cardboard Castle: A hub for tabletop gaming, board game...

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

If you're a fan of cards, board games, and tabletop gaming, then Cardboard Castl...

Augusta couple to start nonprofit foundation to help domestic violence victims in memory of late daughter

Augusta couple to start nonprofit foundation to help do...

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

An Augusta couple is starting a nonprofit foundation to raise awareness about do...

Calendar1217 2025

Calendar1217 2025

Statesboro Herald, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

Today ä HOLIDAY GIFT Making Class will be offered Wednesday–Saturday in the Comm...

Leapin' Lizards holds toy drive and raffle until Dec. 20

Leapin' Lizards holds toy drive and raffle until Dec. 20

The Covington News, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

Leapin’ Lizards Pet Shop, located at 2165 Pace St. is having a toy drive and raf...

City of Covington agrees to nine-figure infrastructure deal with Amazon for incoming data center

City of Covington agrees to nine-figure infrastructure ...

The Covington News, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

The Covington City Council passed four measures at its Dec. 15 meeting that will...

Brenau president named chair of South's biggest college accreditation body

Brenau president named chair of South's biggest college...

Gainesville Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:02

Brenau University President David Barnett has been named chair of the South’s la...

Man Shoots Himself While Running From Cobb County Police

Man Shoots Himself While Running From Cobb County Police

The Georgia Sun, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

A traffic stop in Cobb County turned chaotic when a suspect accidentally shot ...

Port Wentworth panel advises against data centers

Port Wentworth panel advises against data centers

The Current, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The Port Wentworth planning commission unanimously rejected a proposal to defin...

Bulloch County home destroyed in early morning fire

Bulloch County home destroyed in early morning fire

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

33 first responders were on site to assist in putting out the home fire. No inju...

Braves sign infielder Ha-Seong Kim to 1 year-deal

Braves sign infielder Ha-Seong Kim to 1 year-deal

WSAV-TV, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a one-year contract worth $20 million with infielde...

Lawmaker views on Caribbean strikes unchanged after Hegseth briefing

Lawmaker views on Caribbean strikes unchanged after Heg...

Georgia Recorder, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators left a closed-door meeting Tuesday with Secretary of ...

Execution postponed for Georgia man convicted of 2003 murders

Execution postponed for Georgia man convicted of 2003 m...

Georgia Recorder, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The execution of a Georgia man convicted of murdering two Cobb County women in 2...

Shooting death under investigation at Circle K on Jefferson Davis Hwy

Shooting death under investigation at Circle K on Jeffe...

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) - The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating a...

Evans High graduate among those injured in Brown University shooting

Evans High graduate among those injured in Brown Univer...

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

Jacob Spears, an 18-year-old freshman, was one of the students shot at Brown Uni...

JENNIE: Westobou Gallery and WestoBoutique welcome visitors during the holidays

JENNIE: Westobou Gallery and WestoBoutique welcome visi...

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)-- If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift, a gallery ...

JENNIE: B Mighty Christmas Toy Giveaway teams us with Augusta child center

JENNIE: B Mighty Christmas Toy Giveaway teams us with A...

WJBF, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)-- The 6th annual B-Mighty Christmas toy giveaway is coming u...

Police Report - 12/17/25

Police Report - 12/17/25

Statesboro Herald, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

Bobby Wade Carpenter, 44, Statesboro – DUI less safe alcohol, open container of ...

Nancy Burgess puts a pin in her 50-year career serving local children and families

Nancy Burgess puts a pin in her 50-year career serving ...

The Covington News, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

After five decades serving the most vulnerable, Nancy Burgess is stepping into a...

2025-26 All-Cov News Football

2025-26 All-Cov News Football

The Covington News, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The All-Cov News Football Team is selected by The Covington News staff and highl...

Newton Rams sweep Alcovy Tigers at Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic

Newton Rams sweep Alcovy Tigers at Corky Kell + Dave Hu...

The Covington News, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The Corky Kell+Dave Hunter Classic took place at Newton High School this past we...

Eastside delivers sweep against Alcovy in battle between county rivals

Eastside delivers sweep against Alcovy in battle betwee...

The Covington News, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The Eastside Eagles and Alcovy Tigers battled it out on Saturday afternoon at Al...

‘They’ve never seen this’: A deep dive into why Gainesville’s water tastes weird this year

‘They’ve never seen this’: A deep dive into why Gainesv...

Gainesville Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The stuff in Lake Lanier that’s making Gainesville’s water taste weird is at rec...

Unwashed hands, cross-contaminated bacon: Hall County restaurant inspection scores for Dec. 9–15

Unwashed hands, cross-contaminated bacon: Hall County r...

Gainesville Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

The following are among the food service establishments inspected by the Hall Co...

From firefighting to fine cabinets: How two former Gainesville firefighters built a thriving business

From firefighting to fine cabinets: How two former Gain...

Gainesville Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

For years, Noey Guajardo and Shane Martin served with the Gainesville Fire Depar...

Man’s thumb severed in alcohol-fueled machete fight in Gainesville

Man’s thumb severed in alcohol-fueled machete fight in ...

Gainesville Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:47

A fight at a Gainesville man’s home Saturday, Dec. 13, ended with the victim hav...

Driver Rescued From Sinking Car Near Georgia Buc-ee’s Fights Officers Who Saved Him

Driver Rescued From Sinking Car Near Georgia Buc-ee’s F...

The Georgia Sun, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:12

A man fought with police officers who pulled him from his truck as it sank in ...