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 appoints three judges to fill vacancies in Georgia appellate, superior, and state courts. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: The Honorable Paige Reese Whitaker…
CAIRO — The GBI is investigating a shooting incident involving Cairo City Manager Booker Gainor in Grady County. Release: Cairo, GA (June 11, 2026) - The GBI is investigating a shooting that occurred on June 9,…
ATLANTA — IRS investigators are urging seniors to stay alert as financial fraud losses continue to rise. Release: ATLANTA — As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 15, IRS Criminal Investigation's Atlanta Field Office…
THOMASVILLE — Firearms manufacturer Rideout Arsenal will invest $22 million and create 120 jobs in Thomasville. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22…
ATLANTA — Georgia will automatically enroll eligible foster children in new federally funded Trump Accounts. Release: ATLANTA – Today, Georgia became one of the first states in the nation to ensure eligible foster children can benefit…
TALLAHASSEE — Swamp Stomp will feature Americana, bluegrass, and folk music at the Tallahassee Museum. RELEASE: Tallahassee, FL (June 9, 2026) – The iconic Swamp Stomp Music Festival lights up the Tallahassee Museum's scenic outdoor…
BRASELTON — Uline is adding air conditioning to its Braselton warehouse while expanding its workforce. Release: BRASELTON, Ga. – Uline, North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials, continues to invest in its…
IN OTHER NEWS... Georgians say historic downtowns need restaurants, entertainment, and local businesses to thrive again. Georgians Vote on the 2 Downtowns They Most Want Revived. As chain stores, bypasses, and sprawling retail corridors continue to…