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…
BRUNSWICK - The Coastal Resources Division is seeking qualified applicants for two marine fisheries advisory panels. Release: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is seeking qualified applicants to fill open…
SANDY SPRINGS - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer shooting that occurred during an assault investigation. Release: UPDATE - December 5, 2025: LaAndre Marktanne Thomas was pronounced dead at the hospital on December…
ATLANTA - The average gas price in Georgia has declined at the pump compared to last week with drivers paying $2.79 per gallon. Release: Georgia’s average price for a gallon of regular gas fell this…
ELBERT CO - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a series of shooting incidents in Georgia that resulted in two deaths. Release: The GBI is assisting the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) with a…
SWAINSBORO - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 40-year-old Georgia man in connection to a death investigation. Release: UPDATE - December 8, 2025: On Monday, December 8, 2025, Charles Justin Davis, age 40…
ATLANTA - The State of Georgia's net tax collections for the month of November has increased to almost $2.4 million compared to FY 2025. Release: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education recognizes three school districts as recipients of the FY25 EDP designation. Release: The Georgia Department of Education, in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and Georgia…
ATLANTA - Georgia launches statewide Narcan initiative to equip every public school with opioid overdose reversal kits. Release: The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE),…