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,…
ATHENS - The Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted the University of Georgia preliminary accreditation on Feb. 13. Release: Athens, Ga. – The Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted the University of Georgia preliminary accreditation on…
DECATUR - The GBI has arrested and charged a 27-year-old Decatur woman for Sexual Exploitation of Children. Release: Decatur, Dekalb County, GA (February 16, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Emily Rae Staub, age…
ATLANTA - IRS Atlanta Field Office officials are urging taxpayers to stay vigilant against unscrupulous tax preparers who prey on unsuspecting filers. Release: ATLANTA – The 2026 tax season is officially underway, and while millions of…
ATLANTA - The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of January totaled $3.03 billion, for a decrease of $18.1 million, or 0.6%. Release: ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in…
ATLANTA - The IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office officials use Valentine’s Day to highlight romance fraud. Release: ATLANTA – On Feb. 14, people around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day as a time to express…
ATLANTA - Preciball USA plans to invest $17.6 million in a new production facility in Screven County, creating 65 new jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Preciball USA plans to invest…
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…