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…
LAGRANGE - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer shooting involving a Georgia man wielding a machete. Release: At the request of the Lagrange Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved…
ATLANTA - Two Georgia public schools were recently recognized as the 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools. Release: Two Georgia public schools – Carmel Elementary School in Cherokee County and Paul Duke STEM High School in…
CONYERS - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Police Department Lieutenant for Theft by Deception. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged Conyers Police Department Lieutenant Jesus Cadena, age 36, of Loganville, GA,…
ATLANTA - Just ahead of the Thanksgiving travel period the average price for gas in Georgia has increased slightly at the pumps. Release: As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch…
ATLANTA - Georgia State Troopers and Officers are urging the public to be responsible and alert driving this Thanksgiving. Release: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will increase their presence…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was recently awarded $2.8 million for injury prevention. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,862,037 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).…
ATLANTA - The Georgia DOT announces lane closure suspensions and a travel forecast for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Release: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with…
JONESBORO - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a Georgia man after being found in the roadway. Release: At the request of the Jonesboro Police Department, the GBI is investigating the…