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 P. Kemp today announced his administration's floor leaders for the 2026 legislative session. ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his administration's floor leaders for the 2026 legislative session. "Over the…
ATLANTA - Georgia drivers get a Christmas break at the pump with gas prices continuing to decline to $2.74 per gallon. Release: Georgia drivers are getting a dose of holiday cheer at the pump, with…
ATLANTA - Georgia State Patrol Troopers and Officers are urging Georgians to practice safe driving this Christmas and New Year’s. Release: Georgia State Patrol Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers are urging motorists to prioritize…
DECATUR - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Georgia man in a Sexual Exploitation of Children investigation. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged James Hill, age 79, of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia,…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp along with others announce the 2026 Travel Guide unveiling ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s tourism division…
ATLANTA - AAA is offering the life-saving Tow to Go program this holiday season to help keep impaired drivers off the road. Release: AAA is once again offering its life-saving ‘Tow to Go’ program to help keep impaired drivers…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces David Burge as the incoming Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointment of David Burge as the incoming Commissioner of the Department…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Transportation suspends lane closures and provides holiday travel information and safety tips. Release: As Christmas and the New Year’s holiday approach, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is…