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),…
ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp's leadership appointments advance two Georgia agencies serving education and disability services. Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board today confirmed Governor Brian Kemp's nomination of Dr. Kirk Shook as Executive Director of…
ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp is leading a trade mission to Scotland and Ireland to strengthen economic partnerships benefiting Georgia. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp…
ATLANTA — Dubraye McDaniel of Atlanta was identified in the ongoing GBI investigation into the Meriwether County shooting. Release: The man killed in this incident has been identified as Dubraye McDaniel, age 64, of Atlanta,…
WARNER ROBINS — Authorities seized drugs, firearms, cash, and vehicles after a 24-month investigation in Central Georgia. Release: Warner Robins, GA (June 29, 2026) - The GBI has arrested 11 people following “Operation Crimson Snow”, a…
ATLANTA — Georgia awards $7.8 million to support rural site development and future economic growth across the state. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development…
OCONEE — The GBI is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that left a Watkinsville man dead following a welfare check. Release: Oconee County, GA (June 27, 2026) - At the request of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office,…
DEKALB CO. — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced three convictions involving the PDE criminal street gang in DeKalb County. Release: DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang…
Atlanta- Governor Brian Kemp announced the intention of Yancey Engineered Solutions to build a new manufacturing facility in Cordele, bringing 300 jobs to the Crisp county area. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today…