News affecting Georgia, Florida and the Southeast
MAYSVILLE - Former Maysville court clerk Jessica Daniels arrested after GBI investigates missing municipal court funds. Release: Maysville, Ga (April 2, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged former Maysville Municipal Court Clerk Jessica Daniels,…
CUMMING - Authorities say a Gainesville man was arrested in the ongoing investigation into Diaja Benson’s death. Release: Cumming, GA (April 2, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Loron Spaulding, age 35, of Gainesville,…
ATLANTA - Yamaha moves U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia, relocating from California after 50 years, expanding existing Georgia operations. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today welcomed the announcement that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has…
ATLANTA - Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of February totaled $2.12 billion, for a decrease of $2.4 million, or 0.1%, compared to February 2025. Release: ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections…
ATLANTA - Georgia re-entered the top ten exporting states, with exports hitting a record $60.2 billion in 2025. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing…
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp signed an amended budget to provide tax relief, fund Georgia DREAMS, invest in transportation & mental health. Release: ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt.…
ATLANTA - PFIFFNER Group, a leader in technology solutions for energy, is investing an estimated $18.5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Franklin, Georgia. Release: ATLANTA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that PFIFFNER…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2026 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state. Release: ATLANTA, Feb. 25 — The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its…
ATLANTA - Sen. Steven McNeel (R–Macon) was officially sworn in as a member of the Georgia State Senate during a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. Release: ATLANTA (February 25, 2026) — This week, Sen.…
COLUMBUS - Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing $200 million to expand its operations in Columbus, Georgia. Release: Columbus, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business,…