Georgia governor: Jackson and Jones battle for Republican runoff nod
Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are facing off in the Republican runoff for governor on June 16.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Ahead of runoff, Rick Jackson addresses debate no-show during Thunderbolt campaign stop
With Georgia’s Republican runoff for governor days away, Rick Jackson campaigned in Thunderbolt on Thursday, defending his decision to skip this week’s d...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Daniel Jackson enjoys a ‘Golden Spikes moment’ as he helps Georgia to the MCWS
Georgia is headed to the Men’s College World Series, and Daniel Jackson helped send them there with some heroics
Jun 8, 2026Open source
‘He’s the best player in the country.’ Daniel Jackson comes through for Georgia
With Sour Power raining down at Foley Field and the Bulldogs celebrating in the background, Wes Johnson and Daniel Jackson shared an embrace.
Jun 8, 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
Georgia GOP Senate debate set while governor showdown remains uncertain
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will have the debate stage Monday all to himself after billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson declined the invitation, citing a sc...
May 28, 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
Businessman Rick Jackson says his business solutions can fix Georgia
Republican Rick Jackson stopped by FOX 5 to discuss his campaign ahead of a runoff election against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for the governor's seat.
May 20, 2026Open source
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Governor Hopeful Tied To Syrian Refugee Resettlement Group
Jackson, whose company reports over $3 billion in annual revenue, is pouring historic sums into Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary. He has also fac...
May 14, 2026Open source
Burt Jones campaigns in Gray ahead of Georgia Republican governor runoff
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones campaigned in Gray, outlining priorities ahead of the Republican runoff for governor against Rick Jackson.
Jun 5, 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
Derek Dooley advances to runoff for Republican Senate nomination in Georgia
Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vo...
May 20, 2026Open source
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2 dead in crash on I-75 North in Butts County, coroner's office says; multiple lanes blocked
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation's 511 website, the first reports of the crash came in around 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Jacksonville marks 125 years since Great Fire of 1901; how wildfire conditions echo a similar story for Geo...
Jacksonville’s 125th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1901 is renewing focus on how fast a blaze can spread in hot and dry weather — the same recipe behi...
May 3, 2026Open source
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Apr 30, 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
Georgia Today: APD chief faces questions; Athletes win compensation; Low child well-being ranking
On the June 9th edition: After recent violent incidents on MARTA, Atlanta's police chief, Darin Schierbaum, faces questions; The University of Georgia wins c...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
GPB evening headlines for June 9, 2026
Atlanta is aiming to house, not arrest, people facing homelessness ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which begins on Thursday. MARTA is facing federal scrutiny in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Sun danger: Georgia melanoma rates are among the highest in the nation
Every year close to 3,000 Georgians are diagnosed with melanoma, making it one of the top states for skin cancer compared to the rest of the country.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Crimestoppers seeking 3 men wanted for theft by the Fort Valley State University Campus Police
Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to enco...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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
Atrium Health Navicent, community partners to hold produce giveaway in Macon
Fresh fruits and vegetables will be distributed Friday at Central Georgia Technical College while supplies last.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Tanker overturns, causes traffic delays in Camilla
CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) — A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crash occurred Monday, June 8, in Camilla on South Boulevard Street (GA State Route 97) at South Bul...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia Southwestern to host nursing and health sciences summer camp
Georgia Southwestern will hold a nursing and health sciences summer camp starting next month.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Former South Georgia daycare teacher back behind bars, currently facing child cruelty charges
A former South Georgia daycare teacher is back behind bars — after being arrested for four counts of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree last month.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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
Billionaire Rick Jackon makes final push before Georgia GOP gubernatorial runoff
Republican voters will decide on June 16 which candidate will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November in Georgia’s race for governor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Jackson is in Butts County, Georgia.
Region: North Georgia
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30233
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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
Georgia Today: APD chief faces questions; Athletes win compensation; Low child well-being ranking
On the June 9th edition: After recent violent incidents on MARTA, Atlanta's police chief, Darin Schierbaum, faces questions; The University of Georgia wins c...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
GPB evening headlines for June 9, 2026
Atlanta is aiming to house, not arrest, people facing homelessness ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which begins on Thursday. MARTA is facing federal scrutiny in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Sun danger: Georgia melanoma rates are among the highest in the nation
Every year close to 3,000 Georgians are diagnosed with melanoma, making it one of the top states for skin cancer compared to the rest of the country.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Crimestoppers seeking 3 men wanted for theft by the Fort Valley State University Campus Police
Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to enco...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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