Severe thunderstorm watch, tornadoes possible on Colorado’s Eastern Plains
Severe thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, large hail and high winds to northeast Colorado on Saturday afternoon and evening, forecasters said.
May 17, 2026Open source
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WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – May 11-18
Wednesday, May 13 BASEBALL REGIONAL SEMIFINALS PLAYOFFS May vs. Hamlin (Game 1 at Eula), 6 p.m. SOFTBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS Cross Plains vs. Pete...
May 11, 2026Open source
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
The City of Plains receives $302,000 economic development initiative
The City of Plains is proud to announce that we have officially received notice of a $302,000 Economic Development Initiative – Community Project Funding (...
May 8, 2026Open source
Construction of new high school in The Plains continues despite delays
The PLAINS, Ohio - In the months since ground was broken, the Athens City School District (ACSD) has experienced a number of delays to the construction of it...
May 6, 2026Open source
Plains Art Museum Spring Gala scares up fun with Halloween vibe
The hair-raising fundraiser was one of the biggest in the museum's history.
May 6, 2026Open source
State: Rodent droppings at Dollar General in Plains ‘too numerous to count’
The state Department of Agriculture ordered the Dollar General store on River Street immediately closed last month after an inspector determined the store's...
May 6, 2026Open source
TWRA: Three Jefferson County residents convicted of illegal hunting, wildlife crimes in TN, KY
After being caught road-hunting in 2024, an investigation revealed three people from Strawberry Plains also possessed venomous snakes and American alligators.
May 5, 2026Open source
Competition Bureau challenging Keyera deal with Plains All American Pipeline
The regulator says the proposed transaction would reduce competition at Canada’s most important natural gas liquids hub at Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.
May 5, 2026Open source
Competition Bureau challenging Keyera deal with Plains All American Pipeline
The Competition Bureau is challenging Keyera Corp.’s proposed deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of Plains All American Pipeline LP.
May 5, 2026Open source
Federal prosecutors support unsealing purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note
Federal prosecutors on Monday sided with The New York Times, which petitioned a judge in White Plains, New York, to unseal a purported suicide note by Jeffre...
May 5, 2026Open source
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest and Plains
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest and Plains
May 4, 2026Open source
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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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Close media ad deals faster with value follow-ups
Most media sales don’t fall apart during the pitch — they stall in the follow-up. When prospects go quiet after a strong proposal, the difference between...
May 7, 2026Open source
Georgia's Kirby Smart says Big Ten is 'more competitive conference' than SEC after CFP title streak
After three straight CFP titles, the Big Ten has surged past the SEC. Georgia coach Kirby Smart explains the power shift, NIL impact, and what’s next.
Apr 30, 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
Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through June 3
The governor signed an executive order extending Georgia’s gas tax suspension for two more weeks ahead of Memorial Day travel. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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
Chase after bike robbery leads deputies onto elementary school campus
An 18-year-old is accused of robbing a person at gunpoint and leading deputies on a chase near an elementary school in Macon.
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
Multiple Savannah men among six indicted on federal gun charges
Federal prosecutors say six men from Savannah and Augusta have been indicted on firearms-related charges by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of...
May 12, 2026Open source
Reidsville mayor asks GBI to review potential 'city fund irregularities,' 'mismanagement of funds'
The mayor of Reidsville has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to review information related to potential mismanagement of city funds.
May 12, 2026Open source
Macon airport reopens after scare during Raffensperger campaign stop
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon has reopened after deputies and bomb squad crews investigated a suspicious obj...
May 12, 2026Open source
GS conferring degrees to 4,400 Spring 2026 graduates
Approximately 4,400 Georgia Southern University students will graduate with associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees for the 2026...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Plains is in Sumter County, Georgia.
Region: Central Georgia
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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
Why Burt Jones says his billionaire opponent is hiding his past
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones faces healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson in a high-stakes Georgia primary runoff election on June 16.
May 22, 2026Open source
Driving on empty could cost you more than filling up at the pump
Georgia gas prices are averaging $4.00 a gallon, but in some parts of the metro, it's costing close to $5.00.
May 22, 2026Open source
Video shows 'complete mayhem' during Atlanta high school graduation fight
An Atlanta high school graduation fight broke out Thursday outside a commencement ceremony on the Georgia Tech campus.
May 22, 2026Open source
The Lady Vols advance to their 10th College world series after beating Georgia, 2-1
Mardjetko’s performance helped seal the win and punched Tennessee’s ticket back to the Women’s College World Series.
May 22, 2026Open source
'I appreciate the opportunities' | Georgia Military College cadet earns historic appointments to four U.S....
Ty Aveni makes history as the first to earn appointments to four U.S. service academies, after being waitlisted from the Coast Guard Academy.
May 22, 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
Taking a dip this summer? Georgia Power offers water safety tips and how to stay safe
Georgia Power, the largest nongovernmental provider of recreation facilities in the state, offered tips on how to stay safe if heading to the water this summer.
May 22, 2026Open source
Historic $10 million donation to Georgia basketball is the largest in UGA Athletic Association history
The university said the donation represents a landmark moment for the athletic department as Georgia looks to continue investing in and expanding its program.
May 22, 2026Open source
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