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All fuel removed from overturned vessel off Ga. coast
The Unified Command says more than 320,000 gallons of oil and water have been removed from the ship.
USDA to give GA $1.5 million to fight wild hogs
Wildlife officials said it’s a big task tackling Georgia’s wild hog population.
Gov. Kemp appoints Loeffler to U.S. Senate
Governor Brian Kemp has confirmed his appointment to the U.S. Senate.
Columbus, Ga. police searching for missing 16-year-old and her 8-month-old daughter
Police in Columbus are searching for a 16-year-old and her 8-month-old daughter that have been reported missing.
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Georgia high court reinstates man’s 2 death sentences
Georgia's highest court has reinstated two death sentences given to a man for the killings of a woman and her 3-year-old daughter in December 2001
Police: Georgia mother, son stole $3M from beer distributor
Authorities say a mother and son who worked for a Georgia beer distributor embezzled more than $3 million from their employer over a decade
28 detainees file formal complaint against Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin
A formal complaint from 28 detainees claims the living conditions at the immigration center are abusive.
Body of soldier killed in training accident back in Arizona
The body of a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier killed in a training accident in Georgia is back in Arizona.
Soldier killed during training exercise to be laid to rest
A 22-year-old soldier killed during a training exercise when the armored vehicle he was in fell from a bridge will be laid to rest in Ohio
Board denies request for stay of execution in Cromartie case
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a request to stay the scheduled execution of Ray Jefferson Cromartie.
6,000 tons of rock to stabilize overturned ship in Georgia
6,000 tons of rocks are being transported to the Georgia coast to stabilize an overturned cargo ship until it can be removed in pieces
Former Georgia public official pleads guilty to tax evasion
Federal prosecutors in coastal Georgia say a former public official in Camden County admitted illegally taking money intended for the payment of federal payroll taxes
19 show horses die in northwestern Georgia barn fire
Authorities in Georgia say 19 show horses died when a barn went up in flames over the weekend
Trains would fly through Georgia, Carolinas at up to 220 mph
High-speed trains would whisk passengers from Atlanta's airport to Charlotte, North Carolina, at speeds of up to 220 mph
Savannah gears up for big weekend with several big events taking place across the city
The city of Savannah is gearing up for a huge weekend. There are several different events that are all expected to bring crowds to different parts of the Hostess City.
Former President Jimmy Carter suffers another fall at his Ga. home
Former President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized for a minor fracture after falling at his home in Plains, Ga. Monday evening.
Georgia police warn community of suspicious van at bus stops
A police department in Georgia is warning families to stay alert after children reported seeing a suspicious van near their school bus stops
Mical Seafood, Inc. expands recall for tuna products sold in 23 states
A Florida seafood company expanded a recall for some of its tuna products because of the risk of scombroid fish poisoning.
Sumter Co. Commission approves nearly 10,000 acre solar farm
Sumter County commissioners agreed to move forward with a nearly 10,000-acre solar farm Tuesday.
Police free 3 women being held in Georgia motel room
Police in Georgia say they rescued three women who were being held against their will in a motel room over the weekend
GDOT asking for public input on Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan
The Georgia Department of Transportation is forming a Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan for the next 30 years, and they want the public’s input on it.
‘Kill it immediately’: Invasive fish can survive on land, found in Georgia
Northern snakeheads, idigenous to China, also can breathe air, allowing them to survive on land and in low oxygenated systems for days.
Best Buy hosting hiring fairs for holiday workers
Hiring fairs will take place at all Best Buy stores on Oct. 10 and 11 from noon to 7 p.m. local time.
Voter registration deadline in Ga. is Monday
The deadline to register and be eligible to vote in the November General Election and Runoff Election is Monday, Oct. 7.
Fire Prevention Week 2019 kicks off on Monday
Monday marks the start of Fire Prevention Week, which means fire departments across the country will be raising awareness on fire safety.
Former President Jimmy Carter recovering after fall
The center tweeted saying the former president had to get stitches above his eyebrow as a result from the fall.
UGA seeks research on the role of slavery in school’s past
The University of Georgia has been seeking research proposals about the school's history regarding slavery
2 Ga lawmakers to introduce laws for vaping, e-cigarette use
Next year, expect to hear legislative debate on vaping and e-cigarette use in Georgia
Crews report new discharge from Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound
The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command says there has been another discharge of fuel from the Golden Ray.
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 95th birthday
Former President Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 95th birthday, the first U.S. president in history to reach that milestone
Scientists link 21 beached pilot whales dead in Georgia, SC
Scientists link 21 pilot whales found dead after beaching themselves in Georgia and SC 3 days apart
Georgia Sandman uses skills to help restore historic hotel
Many of us have spent time on the beach building sandcastles, but one lawyer takes that a step further by using his side talent to preserve history.
Ga. man pictured in viral photo praying over Fla. sheriff’s deputy
A viral photo out of Florida making its way around social media has ties to the Chattahoochee Valley.
Ind. soldier dies during Ft. Benning training exercise
A solider has passed away during a training exercise at Fort Benning, according to his obituary.
SWGA health officials taking action to prevent Hepatitis A outbreak
Health officials in Southwest Georgia said Thursday that they are preparing for the possibility of a Hepatitis A outbreak.
Air pressure issue causes Delta to divert flight to Florida
Delta Air Lines diverted an Atlanta flight headed to Florida after an unknown issue caused the cabin's oxygen masks to be released
What vape shops are saying after vaping-related illness reported in South Ga.
Several vaping related illnesses have been reported at a Southwest Georgia hospital.
Family catches gator between 300 and 500 pounds in the Chattahoochee River
The family said it was about 500 pounds and 11.5 feet long. We’re only one month into alligator hunting season and officials said this gator isn’t much from the record-breaking 13-footer.
Perdue Foods recalls nearly 500 pounds of frozen chicken sold in Ga.
Perdue Foods, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 495 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
Gov. Kemp to take applications online for Isakson’s senate seat
A special election will be held in November 2020 to find Senator Johnny Isakson's replacement. Until then, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will appoint someone to serve and is now revealing how he will select that person.
Coast Guard resumes salvage operations in St. Simons Sound
Salvage operations have resumed in full in the Saint Simons Sound.
Georgia officials find spiked CBD products sold in the state
When high schoolers around Savannah started passing out after puffing vapes last year, authorities found tobacco shops selling synthetic marijuana as CBD.
Police: Hostage held in SC home freed, armed man arrested following 3 hour standoff
The suspect has been identified as Dean Ryan Daugherty, 46, of Newberry.
Fred’s Inc. files for bankruptcy, closing retail stores
Discount retailer and pharmacy chain Fred's Inc. is filing for bankruptcy and closing its stores over the next two months
Georgia lawmakers again consider gambling to pay for HOPE
Georgia state lawmakers are again exploring the idea of new legalized gambling to help fund the HOPE scholarship program
Ga. Dept. of Defense ready to put boots on the ground for relief efforts
Nearly 200 Georgia Guardsman have been placed on state active duty orders to fulfill missions assigned by the Georgia Emergency Management Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), according to the Georgia Department of Defense.
Red Cross shelters open in Georgia for Hurricane Dorian evacuees
The American Red Cross has opened evacuation shelters in Georgia to accommodate residents evacuating the Southeast coast due to Hurricane Dorian.
Ga. state parks fill up with Florida evacuees, vacationers
Georgia state parks are starting to fill up with many looking to escape Hurricane Dorian.
Georgia’s Johnny Isakson to resign U.S. Senate seat at end of 2019
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., issued a statement Wednesday regarding the end of his service in the U.S. Senate.
Bridge collapses near Ga., Fla. line
The bridge is just inside Gadsden County, Florida.
Georgia Historical Society expanding research center
A building in Savannah that plays a key role in documenting Georgia’s history is expanding.
Free meals for all at 77 Atlanta public schools
Students in 77 Atlanta public schools are getting free breakfast and lunch, no matter their family income
West Nile human infection confirmed in Southwest Ga.
A Mitchell County man was diagnosed with the disease.
Sports Illustrated: Univ. of Georgia mascot is best ever
Sports Illustrated celebrated the 150th season of college football by ranking the sport's top 10 greatest mascots of all time, with the University of Georgia's bulldog named Uga winning first place
Ga. launches new, more secure licenses, IDs
The state of Georgia has started using new, more secure identification cards.
South GA woman treated for legionnaires after visiting Atlanta hotel
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital officials said a South Georgia woman was one of the people who contracted legionnaires disease in an Atlanta hotel last month and was treated at Phoebe.
Georgia faces tight timeline for replacing voting system
Georgia election officials have no time to spare as they replace 30,000 outdated voting machines ahead of the presidential primaries.
Georgia asked to ban explosive fireworks after donkey death
A Georgia farmer says his beloved miniature donkey named Sammy was literally scared to death by this year's Fourth of July fireworks
Richmond Hill remembers fallen hero
The City of Richmond Hill remembered one of its own on Wednesday.
Squirrel hunting season opening August 15 across Georgia
Small game hunters across Georgia will soon be putting squirrel meat on their tables and in their freezers
American flag traveling 14,500 miles for veterans stops in the Lowcountry
An American flag is traveling through every state in the continental United States to raise money for disabled veterans.
Exclusive interview: Woman charged after baby falls during fight, later dies, speaks out on mother’s behalf
The baby was taken to Colquitt Regional Medical Center on July 20, where he died from his injuries from the fall.