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),…
TALLAHASSEE – Lindsey Stirling will bring her Snow Waltz Holiday Tour to the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in November. Release: TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 24, 2026) – Multi-platinum, award-winning violinist Lindsey Stirling today announced the…
ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp will lead an economic development mission to Chile and Peru to strengthen trade relationships. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp…
FORT VALLEY – The GBI arrests a 25-year-old man on murder and other charges in connection with a 2025 fatal shooting. Release: Fort Valley, Peach County, GA (August 18, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and…
ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
ATLANTA – Cirkla will invest more than $5 million to establish a new food packaging manufacturing facility in Gainesville. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Cirkla will invest more than $5 million…
ATLANTA — DeltaX will invest $141 million and create about 250 jobs with a new manufacturing headquarters in Walton County. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that DeltaX, a global provider of advanced…
IN OTHER NEWS... A new survey finds Georgia residents connect peach cobbler, peach ice cream and boiled peanuts with summer memories and home. Release: Some summer dishes carry far more weight than their ingredients suggest.…
POLK CO. — A former Polk County Police officer faces four misdemeanor charges for allegedly misusing a license plate reader system. Release: Polk County, Georgia (August 7, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged former…