News affecting Georgia, Florida and the Southeast
ATHENS — UGA receives $3.7 million to help rural healthcare facilities prepare for disasters and infrastructure disruptions. Release: UGA Institute for Disaster Management receives $3.7M grantThe funds will help rural healthcare facilities prepare for disasters…
SOUTH FULTON — GBI investigates an officer-involved shooting that injured a bystander after officers encountered two dogs. Release: South Fulton, GA (September 24, 2026) - At the request of the South Fulton Police Department (SFPD),…
ATLANTA — Lyndsey Walters will fill the Cordele Judicial Circuit district attorney vacancy following Bradford Rigby’s resignation. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Lyndsey Walters as District Attorney for…
JEFFERSON – Two Pendergrass men face murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting at a Subway restaurant. Release: Jefferson, GA (September 23, 2026) - The GBI and the Jefferson Police Department have arrested and…
ATLANTA – Georgia earned Area Development magazine’s top business ranking for the 13th consecutive year. Release: **ATLANTA **– Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that…
ATLANTA – The GBI is investigating the death of a wanted murder suspect during a law enforcement operation. Release: Atlanta, GA (September 22, 2026) - At the request of the Atlanta Police Department, GBI agents…
ROME – Pirelli will invest $1.2 billion to expand its facility and create 1,000 new jobs. Release: **ATLANTA **– Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pirelli, a world leader in tire production, will create…
MACON – Authorities seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, 11 firearms and more than $7,000 during a drug investigation. Release: Macon, Bibb County, GA (September 18, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged seven people…
GWINNETT CO. — A Decatur woman receives a 10-year sentence for laundering proceeds from a $158,000 email scam. Release: GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Ogechi Urenna Udunka, 44,…
GEORGIA — A new survey ranks Georgia 25th nationally, with 58% of women reporting recurring mental overwhelm. Release: Georgia Women Rank 25th Most Mentally Overwhelmed in America, Study Finds The errands may eventually get done.…