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…
Newnan - The GBI is investigating a shooting involving a 29-year-old Georgia man and officers responding to a 911 hang up call. Release: At the request of the Newnan Police Department, GBI agents are investigating…
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH announces the appointment of the new Health Director for Fulton County Public Health District. Release: The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., is…
ATLANTA - Georgia Department of Human Services announces that full SNAP benefits will be issued to eligible Georgians. Release: Based on new federal directives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture following the final passage and…
ATLANTA - Georgia school districts have received additional funds to support mental health and students in poverty. Release: Georgia school districts now have access to more than $15 million to support students in poverty, and…
BRYAN CO - A former police department sergeant in Georgia has been indicted by a Grand Jury for Bribery among other charges. A Bryan County Grand Jury has indicted Robert Edward Littlejohn, age 56, of…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that manufacturer Socomec will create 300 new jobs in Suwanee with a new facility. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest…
ATLANTA - Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians of dangerous synthetic opioids flooding gas stations. Release: Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians about the dangers of products containing 7-OH, an opioid-like substance that…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces the new Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Executive Director Trey Bennett. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Board of Directors has approved his recommendation…