4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (246+ words) The Salvation Army has extended its Hurricane Helene Long-Term Recovery Assistance Program for Georgia residents in need through Dec. 31, 2027. Hurricane Helene swept across Georgia in September 2024, causing more than $1.5 billion in property damage and an estimated $5.5 billion in agricultural losses....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (373+ words) ATLANTA (WJBF) — Georgia law enforcement agencies are intensifying their efforts to dismantle criminal street gangs, with state officials saying the focus is on taking down entire organizations rather than making isolated arrests. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI),…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (338+ words) Georgia landed in the top half of a new nationwide ranking that looks at everything from the state's economy and education system to healthcare, infrastructure and quality of life. The 2026 Best States rankings from U.S. News & World Report placed Georgia No....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (372+ words) A Sandy Springs resident is recovering after being attacked and bitten multiple times by a raccoon that later tested positive for rabies. The Fulton County Board of Health issued an advisory for the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody areas, warning residents…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (393+ words) Protesters gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday to demand community consent and an end to tax breaks for data center development. The Data Center Coalition stated the industry supported more than 187,000 jobs and generated $2.1 billion in state and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (161+ words) A woman who was hit by lightning in a Georgia church's parking lot has reunited with the first responders who helped save her life. Whitney Cummings unleashes shocking Trump-Epstein roast at Kennedy Center event DC Studios boss addressespoor box office…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (476+ words) Georgia officials are offering online training in the fight against aquatic invasive species, which can cause economic and ecological harm. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is urging the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (512+ words) As a kid, Sophia Wootten was told people might never understand her. She was born with a cleft lip and palate and spoke with a speech impediment. She underwent 20 surgeries before turning 20 years old, including major reconstructive surgery. Saturday evening,…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (693+ words) For months, law enforcement agencies across the United States have expanded the use of Flock Safety license plate readers as a way to identify stolen vehicles, locate suspects, and assist investigations. The camera network has become one of the most…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (282+ words) ATLANTA (WJBF) – Now that the 2026 legislative session has wrapped up, some education advocacy groups are shifting their focus toward next year’s budget discussions, calling for increased funding support for Georgia charter schools. Charter schools in Georgia are tuition-free public schools…...