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…
ELLABELL - Georgia unveils the Hyundai Mobility Training Center to support HMGMA and affiliated companies. Release: Governor Brian Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America President and CEO Tony Heo joined state and local leaders…
ATLANTA - AAA urges Georgia drivers to take extra care when transporting a freshly cut Christmas tree home. Release: As families head out to buy a freshly cut Christmas tree, AAA urges drivers to take…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education announces the new School Safety Domain within the Standards for Effective Governance. Release: At its November meeting, the State Board of Education approved the inclusion of a new…
PIKE CO - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged 10 people following a joint drug investigation. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged ten people following a joint drug investigation conducted by…
VALDOSTA - Governor and First Lady Kemp along with Georgia representatives will lead an economic development mission to the Panama Canal. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an economic…
ATLANTA - The Georgia State Patrol is reporting there was 11 fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Release: Traffic crashes across Georgia during the 102-hour long Thanksgiving holiday travel period resulted in 10 fatal…
JACKSON - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting that occurred during a traffic stop with an armed GA man. Release: The GBI is investigating a shooting that occurred during a traffic stop…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that the Georgia Lottery reaches over $30 Billion for Georgia education. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has raised over $30 billion for…