Flood Watch and Strong Storms Expected Saturday Across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
Saturday is expected to bring cloudy skies, scattered showers, and thunderstorms across much of Florida and Southeast Georgia. For some areas, flooding is already becoming a serious concern. Showers are forecast to move east out of the Suwannee Valley, leading to more widespread thunderstorm development from I-75 toward the Atlantic Coast….
Federal Officials Drop Plans for 10,000-Detainee Center in Georgia
Plans to build a large federal immigration detention center in Social Circle, Georgia, have been canceled after months of strong local opposition and a lawsuit from the city. Officials confirmed Friday that the Department of Homeland Security is no longer moving forward with its proposal to convert…
DHS Drops Plan to Turn Georgia Warehouse Into Detention Mega Center, City Says
The Trump administration is stepping back from its plan to turn a warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into a large immigration detention center, only four months after confirming that the federal government had purchased the property. In a statement released Thursday, the City of Social Circle said…
Georgia’s Most Iconic Food Revealed in New Ranking
Peaches, pecan pie, and barbecue may be strongly connected to Georgia, but a new national food ranking has chosen a different state favorite as Georgia’s most iconic dish: boiled peanuts. A recent Food Network roundup highlighting the signature food of every state named boiled peanuts as Georgia’s…
A Man Kidnapped and Raped a 5-Year-Old Georgia Girl. This Is When He’ll Die
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has scheduled the execution of Jeremy Williams, a man convicted in the kidnapping, sexual assault, and killing of a 5-year-old girl from Georgia. Williams, now 40 years old, was sentenced to death after being found guilty on four counts of capital murder in connection with the…
Trees Down and Roads Blocked as Arthur’s Remnants Move Through South Georgia
Storms connected to the remnants of what was once Tropical Storm Arthur have already caused damage across parts of South Georgia on Friday morning. In Sumter County, emergency crews responded to several downed trees on McMath Mill Road near James Hart Road, according to Sumter County Rescue. Officials initially urged drivers…
Georgia State Lawmakers Abandon Redistricting Effort
Republican leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia state Senate have said they will not move forward with redrawing the state’s political maps during the special legislative session that began Wednesday. Their decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges and uncertainty surrounding recent court rulings on…
The Sideline Stars: Celebrating Georgia’s Favorite Mascots on National Mascot Day
National Mascot Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, giving fans across the country a chance to recognize the colorful characters that have become central to sports teams, schools, and local communities. Observed every year on June 17, the day highlights how mascots help create school…
Georgia Republicans Refuse to Redraw Congressional Map Despite Trump’s Push
Georgia Republicans have chosen not to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special legislative session, resisting pressure from Donald Trump for a broad redistricting effort after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act. The decision marks a more cautious approach…
Georgia Rejects Trump-Backed Burt Jones as ‘MAGA’ Mike Defeats Dooley
Georgia Republicans delivered a major setback to President Donald Trump on Tuesday by rejecting his preferred candidate in the state’s Republican governor runoff. Voters chose businessman Rick Jackson over Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, who had received endorsements from both Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Jackson was ahead by five percentage…