A total of 32 coronavirus-related deaths were reported in a span of 24 hours in Georgia, bringing the statewide death toll 1,493 as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Georgia Department of …
Man jailed on child porn charges in NW Georgia
A 30-year-old northwest Georgia man was arrested Tuesday after a search of his home turned up pornographic material involving children, authorities said. Damon Scarlett’s home in LaFayette was …
Large invasive lizard that can grow up to 4 feet long gaining foothold in Georgia, officials warn
“These large lizards are voracious predators that have been found consuming a variety of native wildlife,” officials warn …
4-star wide receiver James BlackStrain commits to Georgia Tech
James BlackStrain announced his commitment to Tech’s 2021 signing class, becoming the fifth rising senior to make his decision for coach Geoff Collins and the Yellow Jackets in …
Lieutenant governor eyes June 15 return of Georgia lawmakers
Georgia’s lieutenant governor is saying “Not so fast” on a proposed June 11 restart date for the General Assembly. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan released a statement Wednesday …
Thousands of Georgia teens given licenses without road test during coronavirus crisis must take one after all, governor says
The thousands of Georgia teens given their driver’s licenses without taking a road test during the coronavirus pandemic will have to take one after all, the governor said Tuesday.
Georgia, Tech, Georgia State to meet in men’s basketball
Georgia Tech and Georgia State announced Wednesday that the city rivals will play a three-game men’s basketball series beginning in December, their first match-up during the …
Coronavirus Cases in Georgia, Florida Continue to Decline Despite Business Openings
Some states engaged in reopening their economies have not yet seen coronavirus outbreaks feared by health officials.In particular, Georgia and Florida, which were projected to see a sharp rise in new …
In Response to Georgia Churches Reopening, Pastors Unite to Stay Closed: ‘These Are Not Numbers, These Are Souls’
Though Governor Brian Kemp has permitted places of worship to reopen with additional guidelines in place to mitigate spread of the new coronavirus, some religious leaders have continued to offer …
2 bodies found under overpass near Rome, Georgia
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the deaths of two people in north Georgia, officials say. The GBI said its help was requested by the Rome Police Department after the bodies were …