News affecting Georgia, Florida and the Southeast
GEORGIA - Paddle Georgia, the Peach State’s annual week-long canoe/kayak camping adventure will happen June 14-20. Release: REGISTRATION OPENS FEB. 9 FOR PADDLE GEORGIA 2026, A WEEK-LONG CANOE/KAYAK ADVENTURE ON COOSAWATTEE AND OOSTANAULA RIVERS Paddle…
JACKSON CO. - GBI agents are investigating a death after the body of a man was discovered in the woods on February 4, 2026. Release: Jackson County, GA (February 4, 2026) - At the request of…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that Virginia Transformer will create 400 jobs in a new Georgia expansion. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Virginia Transformer Corp. will invest $40 million to expand its…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education announces 2026 legislative priorities are aligned with Student Bill of Rights. Release: The Georgia Department of Education is announcing its 2026 legislative priorities, which will guide State School…
BRASELTON - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrests a Georgia Police Chief for Harassment and Stalking. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged Braselton Police Department Chief Michael Steffman, age 49, of Braselton, GA, with…
MIDLAND - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting involving a Georgia man and officers during a domestic dispute call. Release: At the request of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are…
ATLANTA - The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia names members of the VSU Presidential Search Committee. Release: The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) named members of…
EASTMAN - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 31-year-old Georgia man found in the yard of a home. Release: At the request of the Eastman Police Department, GBI agents are…
ATLANTA - AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday period. Release: AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period,…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner unveils a new comprehensive strategic plan to transform the public service. Release: Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes unveiled a new comprehensive strategic plan for the Georgia Department of…