Two People Injured After Plane Crashes in White County Field
Two people were injured Friday morning after a small aircraft crashed in a field in White County, Georgia, officials said. According to White County Public Safety, the crash happened along Black Road near Hampton Hills Lane on June 26, 2026. Emergency Crews Respond to Crash Scene White County 911…
Lawmakers From Georgia Seek ICE Response on Disability Treatment Concerns
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia are calling on the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure that people with disabilities in immigration detention receive proper accommodations. In a letter sent to federal officials this week, the lawmakers said they have received reports…
Secret Restroom Recordings Trigger Major Federal Investigation in Georgia
The FBI Atlanta office is asking for the public’s help to identify young boys who may have been secretly recorded in public restrooms and at high school athletic events across North Georgia. Federal agents are investigating a series of illicit videos believed to have been recorded…
Georgia Legislature Ends Special Session With Bill Delaying QR Code Ballot Ban
The Georgia legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would extend the use of QR codes on ballots until 2028 and require limited hand recounts in close statewide races. The measure applies only to statewide offices such as governor, lieutenant governor and other state-level positions. It does not apply to federal…
National Weather Service Confirms Three Tornadoes Hit East Georgia
The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in east Georgia during severe storms on June 18. One of those tornadoes may have played a role in a deadly incident in Putnam County, where two people were later killed after a tree fell onto a vehicle near…
These Georgia Laws Will Go Into Effect Starting July 1
July 1 is an important date in Georgia because it is when many bills passed during the Georgia General Assembly legislative session officially become law. Unless lawmakers include a different effective date in a bill, new laws typically begin on July 1. That timing is closely…
Rambo Kubheka Relishes Honour of Leading Junior Springboks’ Title Defence in Georgia
A year ago, Junior Springbok prop Rambo Kubheka likely would not have imagined leading South Africa’s U20 team into the opening match of the Junior World Championship. Now, in his second campaign with the side, Kubheka will captain the defending champions when they face Uruguay on Saturday in Tbilisi, Georgia. The match…
Georgia Residents Urged to Report Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornets
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is asking residents to remain alert for invasive yellow-legged hornets and to report any suspected nests. Officials are warning the public not to remove nests on their own. Instead, residents should contact the state agency or a licensed pest management professional. Counties Asked…
These GA Cities Report the Most Unsafe Drinking Water Conditions, According to Data
Georgia’s tap water is generally considered safe to drink, though water quality can vary depending on where residents live in the state. A 2026 report from PurityMap, an independent data-focused advocacy platform, rated Georgia’s drinking water slightly above the national average. However, the report also…
Georgia Harrison Says ‘Vile Manosphere’ Is the Bigger Criminal as Stephen Bear Is Convicted Again
Georgia Harrison has said her experience with former partner Stephen Bear has strengthened her determination to challenge online abuse and misogynistic internet culture. The former TOWIE star endured years of distress after Bear illegally shared an intimate video of them on OnlyFans without her consent. Bear was convicted in 2022 and later…