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…
FORSYTH - The Georgia Department of Public Safety Commercial Vehicle Enforcement recently welcomed nine new officers. Release: The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) celebrated the graduation of its…
GREENE CO - The GBI arrests a Georgia high school head football coach for Aggravated Assault and Simple Battery. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged Darius Terrell Robinson, age 34 of Union Point, GA,…
Photo: From left: State Parks Chief of Administration Jessica James-Weems, DNR Board Member Joe Hatfield, State Parks Director Angie Johnson, DNR Chairwoman Lesley Reynolds, State Representative Gerald Greene, DNR Deputy Commissioner Thomas Barnard, State Parks…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that Grupo Vialume plans to invest $4.4 million in a new Georgia manufacturing operations. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Grupo Vialume will invest $4.4 million in establishing…
ATLANTA - The GDOL announces that Georgia's September 2025 unemployment rate has remained unchanged from August. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia's September 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged from August.…
ATLANTA - The CDC's rapid response helps to solve first Infant Botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an update in the ongoing investigation of infant…
ATLANTA - AAA is projecting that over 3 million Georgians will be among 122 million Americans traveling to close out 2025. Release: AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the…
THOMASTON - The 14th annual GHSA Tommy Guillebeau Football State Championships will be televised live on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Release: