Jonesboro man dies in four-vehicle crash on U.S. 49
A Jonesboro man died Wednesday after his car hydroplaned and crossed the centerline on U.S. 49.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival kicks off in Jonesboro with nearly 300 riders
The Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival kicked off Thursday night and runs through Sunday, with organizers saying this year is the biggest one yet.
May 30, 2026Open source
Woman arrested after firing a handgun around kids
Jonesboro police arrested a West Memphis woman after police said she fired a pistol in a residential area where children were present.
May 30, 2026Open source
Jonesboro mayor gives state of the city address
Jonesboro mayor gives state of the city address
May 15, 2026Open source
Former private school director accused of child abuse will serve probation, jail time
The former director of a private school in Jonesboro will serve about a month of jail time and five years' probation after pleading guilty to child abuse cha...
May 8, 2026Open source
Jonesboro man acquitted in June 2024 slaying at Little Rock park; defense argued prosecutors lacked evidence
Jonesboro man acquitted in June 2024 slaying at Little Rock park; defense argued prosecutors lacked evidence
May 3, 2026Open source
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Clayton traffic stop leads to conviction of international fugitive
A Jamaican national wanted for murder in Saint Lucia was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for possessing firearms while unlawfully present in the United S...
May 21, 2026Open source
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May 5, 2026Open source
Officer caught on video body slamming suspect ‘used reasonable force,’ police chief says
A police chief said that an officer who performed a body slam on a person with their hands behind their back at Walmart was found to have “used reasonable...
May 4, 2026Open source
3 Georgia programs get federal resources to help veterans, 2 are in metro Atlanta
In a bid to give veterans in the metro Atlanta area, and Georgia, more opportunities, a series of federal funding awards are coming to parts of the metro area.
May 4, 2026Open source
Metro Atlanta man convicted of rape already in jail on murder charge
A Clayton County jury has convicted a man of aggravated sexual battery and false imprisonment in a 2020 case only to learn he was already behind bars on a se...
May 6, 2026Open source
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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
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
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
Carr backs businessman Rick Jackson in Georgia’s GOP runoff for governor
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has endorsed wealthy healthcare executive Rick Jackson, saying that Jackson “will build on Brian Kemp’s legacy.”
May 30, 2026Open source
Flash flood warning for metro Atlanta counties canceled
There is a medium risk for flooding and flash flooding for much of north Georgia, including metro Atlanta.
May 30, 2026Open source
Georgia vs LIU start time shifted due to possible rain in Athens
With rain looming heading into this weekend’s NCAA Athens Regional, Friday’s baseball game times will shift up to try and beat the inclement weather.
May 29, 2026Open source
Gas alarm prompts evacuation at Georgia Tech facility, scene cleared
Atlanta firefighters responded to a reported industrial gas alarm at a Georgia Tech research facility.
May 29, 2026Open source
Three new measles cases in metro Atlanta confirmed by state
Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health say the family traveled internationally and was unvaccinated.
May 29, 2026Open source
Heavy rain and storms return to North Georgia for weekend
A moist weather pattern will bring heavy downpours and storms to metro Atlanta and North Georgia starting Friday afternoon.
May 29, 2026Open source
Georgia man who stole $11 million from behind bars escapes from federal prison
As a Georgia inmate, Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. was accused of orchestrating a scheme to steal from a Hollywood movie producer and ordering a drive-by shooting i...
May 28, 2026Open source
Georgia superintendent under fire after husband's podcast comments surface
Decatur Schools Superintendent faces resignation demands from local parents over a controversial podcast hosted by her husband.
May 28, 2026Open source
Georgia veteran rescues woman stranded on roof of car during major Atlanta floods on Downtown Connector
The dramatic rescue on the Downtown Connector near Baker Street was captured on video as floodwaters rapidly rose along Interstate 75/85.
May 21, 2026Open source
Waymo suspends service in Atlanta after driverless car gets stuck in flood waters
Waymo suspended services after one of their driverless vehicles got stranded in Atlanta, Georgia floodwaters. Here's what happened -> (Credit: Claudia)
May 21, 2026Open source
Jones, Jackson to face off in GOP runoff race for governor
ATLANTA — One of Georgia's most-watched GOP races is headed to a runoff. Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will go head-to-head in a runoff race.
May 20, 2026Open source
Man dies after being shot outside Vine City food mart in Atlanta, crashing into power pole
When officers arrived, they found a man inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound after he had crashed into a power pole.
May 19, 2026Open source
Gators’ slugger Taylor Shumaker powers Florida into Super Regionals
Florida sophomore Taylor Shumaker's homer, three runs lead Gators past Georgia Tech 5-2 and into the NCAA Super Regionals.
May 17, 2026Open source
Alleged Georgia cocaine trafficker pulled from ocean after plane crash near the Bahamas
A man accused of trafficking drugs into Georgia was in federal court on Friday after surviving a plane crash.
May 16, 2026Open source
2 die in chain-reaction crash on I-75 in central Georgia
Georgia State Patrol said that two people died in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 northbound in central Georgia Friday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Jonesboro is in Clayton County, Georgia.
Region: North Georgia
ZIP Codes
30236, 30237, 30238
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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
MetLife Stadium Faces Higher World Cup Heat Risk Than Georgia or Texas
A new climate study reveals the potential dangers to players and fans during the summer soccer games.
May 30, 2026Open source
Democratic voters eclipsed Republicans during Georgia’s election. What does that mean for November?
In all, Democrats pulled more than 1 million ballots to Republicans’ nearly 940,000, or about 52.6% to 45.4%.
May 30, 2026Open source
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