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),…
TOCCOA — Authorities are awaiting autopsy results as the investigation into Candice Lynn Smith's death continues. Release: Toccoa, GA (August 3, 2026) – The GBI is investigating the death of Candice Lynn Smith, age 44, of…
ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp announced four appointments to fill judicial and prosecutorial vacancies across Georgia. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: Charles B. “Brad” Dixon to the…
EATONTON — GBI arrested an Eatonton man on eight child sexual exploitation charges following a cyber crimes investigation. Release: Eatonton, Putnam County, GA (July 29, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Jason Hicks, age…
ATLANTA — Gov. Kemp appointed two attorneys to fill judicial vacancies in Georgia courts. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: Randal “Randy” M. McGinley to the Superior Court of…
GEORGIA — Savannah's Victorian District ranked Georgia's most quintessential neighborhood in a nationwide survey. Release: Victorian District (Savannah) Voted the Most “Georgia” Place to Live. Every state has a look. Some places announce themselves with porches…
ATLANTA — Georgia governor Brian Kemp filled dozens of board and commission positions statewide. Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 44 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Board…
STATESBORO — GBI arrested a former investigator accused of repeatedly accessing the Flock Safety System for unauthorized personal purposes. Release: Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA (July 27, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Andrae Wright,…
ATLANTA — Georgia officials are promoting an app that allows residents to anonymously report suspected human trafficking and other crimes. Release: ATLANTA – Today, First Lady Marty Kemp and GBI Director Chris Hosey released a public…