At its plant on Georgia’s western edge, Kia Motors Manufacturing halted production last month, idling nearly all of its 2,400 workers. The Toyo Tire plant in Bartow County in North Georgia is closed.
Kemp to discuss how Georgia could reopen amid virus fight
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is planning a news conference where he’s expected plans for reopening the state as health officials continue battling the spread of the coronavirus. Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan …
Georgia 219, River Road bridge closed due to high water
Georgia DOT engineers have closed the Georgia 219/River Road bridge over Standing Boy Creek. This is just north of the Old River Road and Biggers Road intersections. The heavy rains that moved through …
‘He’s got a lot of demons’: Georgia man a suspect in Alabama rampage that killed 4 people
Derrick Lee Hightower is charged in the shooting death of a Smiths Station woman and is a suspect in the killings of a couple in Dadeville and the slaying of a man in a Birmingham home invasion.
Traffic Alert: Storms cause flooding on Georgia 11 in Houston County
Roadways may be flooded Monday morning due to storms that rolled through overnight. The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking you to stay clear of the Georgia 11 Connector at I-75. That’s …
Georgia governor to outline steps to reopen state’s economy
Brian Kemp is expected to detail his plans Monday to reopen Georgia’s economy during the coronavirus pandemic, as he decides how quickly to ease restrictions that have shuttered businesses and …
Storm potential continues through Monday morning
Numerous storms moved east across SE Georgia Sunday afternoon and the severe threat continues overnight into early Monday morning.
Coronavirus in Georgia: Late correction shows confirmed cases at 18,489, deaths at 689
ATLANTA — After initially showing an unexplained drop in both cases and deaths in Georgia’s coronavirus numbers, the state released a corrected list around 9:30 p.m. That list suggests that 18,489 …
‘Seems to me he’s got a lot of demons’: Charges mount against Georgia man in deadly Alabama rampage
Derrick Lee Hightower, a 32-year-old from Columbus, is charged in the shooting death of a Smiths Station woman and suspected in three others – the killings of a couple in Dadeville and the slaying of …
Group protests Georgia’s coronavirus-related closures
Photos showed that some of the attendees wore face coverings and brought firearms. Others held signs that said “We will not comply” and “Open Georgia from the lockdown.” …