This Day In Sports: Another stolen bases record for Rickey
1990: There’ll never be another era like Rickey Henderson’s rampage on the basepaths, no matter how big they try to make the bases.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Man spends day in jail over disorderly house, says he needs help to fix it
Police arrested and charged a man after neighbors complained about junk and debris outside his house. He was in jail for one day.
May 30, 2026Open source
Metro crews say it could take at least 2 weeks to clear all the debris from recent storms
While crews will spend the next two weeks clearing piles of debris like this from the side of the road, they will use equipment to inspect storm drains.
May 30, 2026Open source
Apartment residents say flooding damage remains nearly a week later as more rain approaches
Tenants at the apartment complex on Akers Mill Road say floodwaters rushed into several homes late Saturday night.
May 30, 2026Open source
Alleged shoplifter shot, killed by police at Town Center Mall identified
A shoplifting suspect is dead after an encounter with Cobb County police officers in the parking lot of the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026Open source
Body found in former Cobb Kroger identified, foul play suspected
Cobb County police have identified the man found dead inside a shuttered supermarket building last week as 43-year-old James Connell.
May 27, 2026Open source
Paulding County waste station: Neighbors protest facility construction near Cobb line
A proposed waste transfer station off Reynolds Road in Paulding County has sparked continuous community protests from local neighbors since March.
May 27, 2026Open source
Cobb County police suspect foul play in death at closed supermarket
Cobb County police are investigating a suspected foul play case after a man's body was found in a closed supermarket, according to investigators.
May 22, 2026Open source
Cobb County detectives ask victims to speak out to aid in serial rapist investigation
Information was developed to make investigators believe additional victims may exist, emphasizing that they could be members of the Hispanic community.
May 22, 2026Open source
Cobb County teen charged with reckless conduct over toy rifle in 'Senior Assassin' game
Cobb County police charge a 17-year-old after he allegedly pointed a toy rifle at a vehicle during a game.
May 19, 2026Open source
Cobb DA vows to sue over law making elections nonpartisan
Cobb DA vows to sue over law making elections nonpartisan
May 15, 2026Open source
Last day of early voting draws crowds across Cobb
Last day of early voting draws crowds across Cobb
May 15, 2026Open source
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Memorial Marker unveiled honoring former Georgia and United States First Lady Rosalynn Smith Carter
On May 1st, the Magnolia District of the Garden Club of Georgia Inc. and guests gathered at the Plains Welcome Center in Plains to unveil a Memorial Marker h...
May 11, 2026Open source
Senate candidate Buddy Carter visits Americus during campaign tour
Senate candidate Buddy Carter recently visited Americus, touring Georgia Southwestern University and attending a luncheon at the Griffen Bell Conference Cent...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Crash involving multiple cars, CobbLinc bus shuts down I-75 lanes
Get Triple Team Traffic alternate routes, LIVE every 10 minutes, on Channel 2 Action News This Morning streaming on WSB Now.
May 5, 2026Open source
Congressman Mike Collins campaigns in Cordele
Representative Mike Collins of Georgia’s 10th District is running for the Senate to unseat incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff. Collins recently visited Cordele,...
May 6, 2026Open source
GPB evening headlines for May 29, 2026
Georgia Power's residential customers will see a slight reduction in their electricity bills after state-approved rate changes. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson sa...
May 30, 2026Open source
Dutch Bros Coffee to open first Macon location this summer
Dutch Bros Coffee is set to open its first Macon location at 5781 Zebulon Road this summer, bringing signature drinks, energetic service, and community spiri...
May 30, 2026Open source
Middle Georgia libraries promote summer reading with Macon Bacon ticket incentive
The Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program is underway, with students able to earn a free Macon Bacon ticket.
May 30, 2026Open source
Explainer: When would bridges in Coastal Georgia be shut down for severe weather?
Severe weather in the greater Savannah area can sometimes lead to bridges being shut down. But what goes into that decision making?
May 30, 2026Open source
Savannah’s horse-drawn carriage tours can resume in heat, court rules
Tour operators in Georgia's oldest city won a court injunction allowing them to use horses when temperatures reach 85 degrees after a revised state law trigg...
May 29, 2026Open source
Sorrow and celebration mark Memorial Day for fallen Georgia soldier’s family
On Memorial Day, Savannah parents share their memories of Breonna Moffett, their 23-year-old daughter killed in a 2024 drone strike at a U.S. military outpos...
May 26, 2026Open source
Inside the social media clash shaking up Georgia's GOP Senate runoff
A social media post from an account tied to GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins has ignited severe backlash amid a highly competitive Georgia primary race.
May 23, 2026Open source
24-year-old dirt bike driver killed in Macon County crash, coroner says
Coroner Eddie Hosley says the crash is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol and the Montezuma Police Department.
May 22, 2026Open source
Macon church plans 150-ft cross on Bass Road, waiting for Planning & Zoning approval
MACON, Ga. — A new 150 foot cross could be coming to a church in Macon soon.
May 21, 2026Open source
Costco coming Central Georgia? Costco makes rezoning proposal for first Central Georgia location
Costco filed an application to the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Board to rezone land for a new storefront off of Bass Road.
May 21, 2026Open source
Georgia telephone outage causes Polk County 911 calls to reroute to Bartow County
A phone outage has disrupted Polk County's 911 service, rerouting emergency calls to Bartow County's center. No restoration timeline is available yet.
May 17, 2026Open source
500 new jobs planned as Unified Legacy announces $125 million manufacturing facility in Macon
Unified Legacy announced plans for a $125 million manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County that the company says will create 500 jobs. from 41NBC News | W...
May 16, 2026Open source
Judd Apatow comedy benefit show coming to Savannah this weekend
Director and producer Judd Apatow will host a comedy benefit show Sunday at the SCAD Trustees Theatre while filming his latest movie in Savannah.
May 16, 2026Open source
Hollywood writer, director Judd Apatow brings comedy night to Savannah to help the homeless
Writer, director and producer Judd Apatow is planning a fundraiser in Savannah to help the area's homeless, while filming 'The Comeback King.'
May 15, 2026Open source
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extends suspension of state gas tax
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Friday, extending the suspension of the state's gas tax.
May 15, 2026Open source
Mayor asks GBI to review possible financial irregularities in Reidsville
Reidsville Mayor Vickie Nail recently asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to review information concerning “potential financial irregularities and po...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Cobb is in Sumter County, Georgia.
Region: Central Georgia
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Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preven...
At least two women in Georgia died after they couldn’t access legal abortions and timely medical care in their state, ProPublica has found.
May 30, 2026Open source
The real buzz brewing on Georgia Tech’s rooftops
The real buzz at Georgia Tech? It’s happening 100 feet up on the Kendeda Building roof. Dr. Jennifer Leavey and the Urban Honeybee Project are proving that...
May 30, 2026Open source
From Puppets to Muppets. The Center for Puppetry Arts entertains the whole family
The Center for Puppetry Arts has served metro Atlanta families as a generational compass point for fun since 1979. Here is our recent Georgia Public Broadcas...
May 30, 2026Open source
Georgia Today: Kemp cuts state's healthcare budget; Water boil advisory; Waymo suspended
On the May 22 edition: Governor Brian Kemp made some major budget cuts to state healthcare; heavy rain this week caused serious flooding in some parts of met...
May 30, 2026Open source
Dutch Bros Coffee to open first Macon location this summer
Dutch Bros Coffee is set to open its first Macon location at 5781 Zebulon Road this summer, bringing signature drinks, energetic service, and community spiri...
May 30, 2026Open source
Middle Georgia libraries promote summer reading with Macon Bacon ticket incentive
The Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program is underway, with students able to earn a free Macon Bacon ticket.
May 30, 2026Open source
Georgia business leaders spotlight data, electricity as drivers of economic growth
The rapid growth of data centers was front and center, signaling a shift in Georgia’s economic landscape.
May 30, 2026Open source
Free summer meal programs returning for South Georgia children
School districts across South Georgia are bringing back free summer meal programs for children while school is out.
May 30, 2026Open source
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