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 - The Georgia Department of Education announces that the 2025 CCRPI shows improvements in Content Mastery and Readiness. Release: NOTE ON COMPARABILITY: The Content Mastery, Progress, Readiness, and Graduation Rate components are comparable between 2024…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces the appointment of Carl Cansino as the Washington County Solicitor General. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointment of Carl Cansino as the Washington County Solicitor General. Carl…
ATLANTA - Attorney General Chris Carr releases a new Military Consumer Protection Guide for service members, veterans and their families. Release: Attorney General Chris Carr announced the release of a new Georgia Military Consumer Protection…
DOUGHERTY CO - The GBI has arrested 12 individuals in Operation Raydiant Shadows targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers. Release: As a result of a proactive, multi-agency online undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia…
ATLANTA - The average gas price in Georgia has increased slightly at the pump with drivers paying $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded. Release: Georgia's average gas price has risen to $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded, up…
TALLAHASSEE - The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center announces that legendary band Chicago comes to Tallahassee on May 14th. Release: Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today that…
ATLANTA - AAA recently participated in the annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honoring the legacy of the civil rights icon. Release: The Auto Club Group is proud to partner with Finch Elementary, Safe…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that the State of Georgia's October net tax revenues have increased $175.9 million. Release: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of October approached $2.71 billion…