Hall County sheriff's suspension extended after new arrest
Governor Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch following a second traffic arrest in Dawson County.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Chamber recap: Cottonwood Extension and Dawson’s Roadside Assistance ribbon cutting
Chamber recap: Cottonwood Extension and Dawson’s Roadside Assistance ribbon cutting
May 15, 2026Open source
UDC member receives folded flag in her father’s honor
THOMASVILLE — During the 152nd Confederate Memorial Day service held at Dawson Street Methodist Church, John B. Gordon Chapter 383 member Ann Thompson was...
May 8, 2026Open source
UDC recognizes patriots during Memorial Day observance event
THOMASVILLE — The John B. Gordon Chapter 383 held its 152nd Memorial Day observance April 18 at Dawson Street Methodist Church, honoring ancestors, veteran...
May 7, 2026Open source
Dawson County unemployment reaches historic 19.8%
A release from the Nebraska Department of Labor shows the unemployment rate in Nebraska remained at 3.1% in March.
May 6, 2026Open source
Police: DUI crash in Austell injures child
Deanne Mechele Dawson, 35, of Union City, is accused of crashing a silver Hyundai Sante Fe while under the influence of alcohol with her eight-year-old daugh...
May 6, 2026Open source
Dawson CC softball is Region XIII champion for 4th-straight year
Dawson CC softball is Region XIII champion for 4th-straight year
May 5, 2026Open source
Suspended Hall County Sheriff arrested on new traffic violations
Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested in Dawson County Monday for allegedly violating his limited driving permit.
May 5, 2026Open source
Yukon issues flood watch as ice breaks up along Klondike River near Dawson City
DAWSON CITY - The Yukon government has issued a flood watch for the Klondike River near Dawson City as warm temperatures hasten the ice breakup, while a stre...
May 3, 2026Open source
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
May 2, 2026Open source
These Manayunk public stairs have been closed for 13 years. A civic group wants them fixed and reopened.
Thirteen years after Philadelphia officials condemned and removed part of the stairway linking Manayunk’s hillside, a civic group is mounting a renewed pus...
May 1, 2026Open source
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Former Central Georgia Technical College student sentenced to 10 years in prison: DA
Former Central Georgia Technical College student sentenced to 10 years in prison: DA
May 1, 2026Open source
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Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders
Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognize...
May 27, 2026Open source
Sorrow and celebration mark Memorial Day for fallen Georgia soldier’s family
On Memorial Day, Savannah parents share their memories of Breonna Moffett, their 23-year-old daughter killed in a 2024 drone strike at a U.S. military outpos...
May 26, 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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Dawson is in Terrell County, Georgia.
Region: Central Georgia
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Kirby Smart sounds off on SEC championship game, playoff byes
Georgia coach Kirby Smart had plenty to say about the role of the SEC championship game and the challenges it brings with playoff field's pending expansion
May 27, 2026Open source
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 29-31, 2026
ATLANTA - Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week? From festivals and concerts to family-friendly events and foodie favorites, here’...
May 27, 2026Open source
Acclaimed Southern Belle chef expanding with two restaurants this summer
Joey Ward, the chef behind popular Atlanta restaurants Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, is debuting two more casual concepts this summer.
May 27, 2026Open source
GPB’s ‘Marked!’ explores Georgia’s role in Revolutionary War via markers
Georgia Public Broadcasting uses historical markers as a springboard for episodes of the new show “Marked!” which explores the state’s role during the...
May 27, 2026Open source
Retro Pizza Hut dining rooms return across Georgia
Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.
May 27, 2026Open source
Georgia native brings 'Beast' to life on Fox Theatre stage
The cast and crew of the current "Beauty and the Beast" National Tour has a simple message for audiences: "Be Our Guest!"
May 27, 2026Open source
Lindsie Chrisley facing DUI and reckless driving charges in Georgia
Lindsie Chrisley, the daughter of Chrisley Knows Best stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, was arrested Sunday for allegedly driving under the influence in Cheroke...
May 27, 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
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
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