Early voting begins as key Georgia runoff races take shape
Early voting begins as key Georgia runoff races take shape Early voting is underway in Georgia as voters decide key runoff races for U.S. Senate, governor, l...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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GPB morning headlines for June 8, 2026
Today is the first day of early voting in Georgia’s primary election runoff; Georgia is the latest state to pass a law saying licensed professional counsel...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
GPB evening headlines for June 8, 2026
A state oversight agency is undertaking a formal investigation into allegations against a southeast Georgia district attorney. Today is the first day of earl...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Former football coach Derek Dooley outlines platform in Georgia Senate runoff
Dooley faces Rep. Mike Collins in June 16 runoff election as early voting begins
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Georgia Runoff Elections: What to know about early voting, who’s on the ballot
Multiple races are up for runoffs after the May Georgia primary elections. Here's what you should know about who's running and where to go to vote.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Harvard’s Slide into Stupidity
I have never met Harvey Mansfield, the distinguished scholar and Harvard University Professor of Government, Emeritus, but he strikes me as the kind of profe...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Chattanooga FC Drop 1-0 Match To Visiting Georgia Impact
Chattanooga FC fell to Georgia Impact 1-0 in a rainy contest on Sunday afternoon at Finley Stadium. EG Dillard had a chance for CFC early in the fourth minut...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Fire damages mobile home in Coffee County
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) — A structure fire damaged a mobile home early Saturday, June 6.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Georgia primary runoff: Early voting begins in some counties this weekend
Early voting for the Georgia primary runoff election will run through Friday, June 12. Election Day is Tuesday, June 16.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
A real live teenage mutant ninja turtle? Viral sensation returns to the sea.
Early Grey, a rare hybrid turtle rescued from Cape Cod beach and nursed to health at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, returned to the ocean at Jekyll Island after...
May 29, 2026Open source
'We want to have a 100% turnout' | Polls open across Georgia for Primary Election Day
Election Day is here in Georgia. More than 1 million Georgians voted early. Voters must report to their assigned polling location and bring a valid photo ID...
May 19, 2026Open source
Male pedestrian killed early Monday morning in NE Atlanta
A man was struck and killed early Monday morning in northeast Atlanta.
May 18, 2026Open source
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FEMA awards nearly $4.1 million for flood prevention efforts in Pooler, Bryan County
FEMA will provide more than $4 million to Bryan County and the City of Pooler, Georgia, to develop comprehensive stormwater master plans aimed at reducing fl...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Gas tax suspension saved drivers $200M
Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended last week saved them nearly $200 million in May.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension
Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended Tuesday saved them nearly $200 million in May.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension
Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended Tuesday saved them nearly $200 million in May.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension
Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended Tuesday saved them nearly $200 million in May.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Gas tax suspension cost Georgia nearly $197 million in lost revenue
The cost of giving Georgia drivers temporary relief at the gas pump was nearly $196.6 million for state revenue.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Georgia Piggly Wiggly fined nearly $200,000 after worker loses fingers in meat grinder
U.S. Department of Labor cites Bowden Piggly Wiggly for safety violations after a worker suffers finger amputation. OSHA issues fines.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
3rd ID soldiers happy to be home after deployment
Nearly 80 3rd Infantry Division soldiers returned home to the warmth and humidity of south Georgia on Monday night – and to the warmth, hugs and cheers of...
Jun 5, 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
Drivers report repeated windshield damage from rocks on I-95 in Georgia
Social media post draws nearly 300 comments as motorists describe multiple cracks from road debris
May 30, 2026Open source
Soperton receives $1.1M for Hurricane Helene cleanup nearly 2 years after storm devastated Central Georgia...
Federal funding reimburses debris removal companies that worked on credit after September 2024 disaster
May 20, 2026Open source
Weekend Reflections: Dream rookie Madina Okot outshines Angel Reese
Atlanta Dream rookie Madina Okot impressed against the Aces, outplaying Angel Reese during a fourth-quarter rally that nearly erased a 17-point deficit.
May 18, 2026Open source
Atlanta invested nearly $1B into the Beltline. What did it get in return?
The Atlanta Beltline on Wednesday released the results of an economic impact analysis detailing how the 22-mile trail loop has impacted its city.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mauricio Dubón is more than just good glove for Braves
Picked up as insurance, Mauricio Dubón has become a key contributor for the Braves with his glove, bat and ability to play nearly any position.
May 15, 2026Open source
'Click it or ticket' | Warner Robins Police say traffic enforcement campaign to kick off next week
According to a release, the Warner Robins Police and Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety are coming together for the yearly "Click It or Ticket" camp...
May 14, 2026Open source
Grocery prices jumped more in April than they did in nearly four years
After warnings that the Iran war would drive up U.S. food prices, new data shows that “Food at home,” otherwise known as grocery bills, rose 0.7% in April.
May 12, 2026Open source
'In the top of the nation' | Georgia National Fairgrounds project aims to double livestock capacity
A new $21 million project at the Georgia National Fairgrounds will nearly double livestock capacity, adding more space for shows, competitors and visitors.
May 11, 2026Open source
Family of Parker Moore pushes for answers in unsolved Warner Robins murder case
The family of Parker Moore is continuing their push for justice nearly eight years after his death, working to bring renewed attention to a case that remains...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Jakin is in Early County, Georgia.
Region: South Georgia
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Port opens new chilled cargo inspection site
Georgia Ports customers will have a new option for chilled cargo inspections starting July 1, when operations begin at U.S. Customs' 4,000-square-foot refrig...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Amid data center backlash, Google gives $1M for South Georgia wetlands
ATLANTA — Google, which operates a huge data center in metro Atlanta, will spend $1 million on conservation work in a watershed in South Georgia.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Area airports expanding to keep pace with region's growth
Growth is reshaping Southeast Georgia, and airports across the region are investing in new facilities, hangars and infrastructure to keep pace with rising de...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dr. Kerry J. Palmer Named President of Georgia Southwestern State University
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Kerry J. Palmer president of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), effe...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Rivian begins R2 deliveries, a preview of what’s to come at Georgia plant
Rivian announced Tuesday it has begun delivering its first batch of new mid-sized SUVs to customers, an effort pivotal to the company’s planned factory in...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.
Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia faces a maternal health crisis. Virginia showed us a path forward.
Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation and could learn from the recent 'Momnibus' legislation passed in Virginia.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia Trade School hosts manufacturing camp for high school students
In Acworth, Georgia Trade School is hosting the first SparkForce Manufacturing Camp in the state this week.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Cobb County to be well represented in 81st Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition
Miss Cobb County Dominique Verville and Miss Cobb County’s Teen Annabelle Tidmore are leading the way for six delegates from Cobb set to compete for the ti...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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