Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired
The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Georgia town reinstates police force days after mayor fired entire department
The town council in Cohutta, Georgia, voted to reinstate its police department days after Mayor Ron Shinnick fired all 10 officers, a move the vice mayor say...
May 9, 2026Open source
Georgia mayor fires entire police department after officers complain about his wife in dispute
Cohutta, Georgia, Mayor Ron Shinnick dissolved the town's entire police department, firing all 10 employees. A former officer alleges the move was a personal...
May 9, 2026Open source
Georgia town dissolves police department; all officers fired after dispute involving mayor’s wife
The Cohutta police force vanished overnight following a heated conflict over unauthorized access to town systems and concerns over municipal payroll
May 7, 2026Open source
Dalton heads back home with Class 4A title thanks to Torres goal
The Dalton senior scores the lone goal, beating Midtown 1-0 to win the Georgia Class 4A boys soccer championship at Duluth High School.
May 17, 2026Open source
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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
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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Region: North 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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