News affecting Georgia, Florida and the Southeast
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor partners with TCSG/WorkSource Georgia to support federal workers during the shutdown. Release: As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 110,000 Georgia workers face missed paychecks and uncertain…
ATLANTA - New data from the Georgia Department of Education show the continued impact of CTAE on workforce, graduation, and literacy. Release: New data available through the Georgia Department of Education’s CTAE Advantage dashboard show…
RICHMOND HILL - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deadly shooting that ended in two individuals dead and one injured. Release: At the request of Richmond Hill Police Department, GBI agents are investigating…
CLAXTON - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting that involved two people being injured. Release: At the request of the Evans County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating a shooting incident in…
ATLANTA - The Department of Labor announces that Georgia's unemployment rate holds steady at 3.4% in August. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia 's August 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged…
PEACH CO - The Department of Public Safety announces a hit-and-run suspect is in custody after a multi-agency investigation. Release: After an extensive search, the suspect in a Fort Valley, GA hit-and-run crash that killed…
ATLANTA - The CDC releases a statement on the passing of Michael Fletcher, a Tips From Former Smokers participant. Release: We are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael "Mike" Fletcher, a participant in CDC's Tips…
GWINNETT CO - A GBI search warrant operation in Georgia leads to 24 arrests and seizure of cocaine, fentanyl, and firearms. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged 24 people following a search warrant operation…
SOCIAL CIRCLE -The Department of Natural Resources offers new round of Wildlife Viewing Grants helping projects give experiences. Release: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a helping hand to projects that help…
MCCRAE-HELENA - A Georgia man was arrested by the GBI for the theft of an Automated External Defibrillator. Release: The GBI and the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged James Richard Joines Jr.,…