3+ week, 6+ day ago   (615+ words) Georgia’s beloved wetland just landed a prestigious global title. The Okefenokee Swamp has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which features 1,273 properties of outstanding cultural and natural importance across 173 countries. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which protects the largest…...

3+ week, 6+ day 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....

4+ week, 2+ hour ago   (225+ words) BattlBox, a Georgia-based outdoor and survival company, will host the 2026 BattlGames on Sept. 19-20 at the Georgia Bushcraft property off Carruth Road in Watkinsville. The two-day competition will feature 10 contestants from across the United States competing in a series of survival-themed…...

1+ mon, 6+ day 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   (824+ words) Here is the list you’ve been waiting for - the ultimate Georgia bucket list. If you’ve been wanting to travel and experience the best Georgia has to offer, then wait no longer. You’re definitely going to want to save this list…...

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, 1+ 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…...