Georgia local news

Georgia Implements Annual Burn Ban Amid Rising Wildfires

News Summary Georgia has introduced an annual burn ban from May 1 to September 30 for 54 counties to combat…

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Water Contamination Discovered in Gasoline at YUG Food Mart

News Summary Recent reports uncovered significant water contamination in gasoline sold at YUG Food Mart on Pio Nono Avenue, with…

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Man Arrested for Impersonating Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office Official

News Summary Terry Allen Damstra from Grayson, Georgia, was arrested for impersonating a Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office official while soliciting…

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Tragic Boating Incident Claims Life of Georgia Man on Lake Eufaula

News Summary A peaceful fishing trip turned tragic for a group of friends on Lake Eufaula when 77-year-old Horace Lee…

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Post 83 Buckhead Officially Opens in Atlanta

News Summary The Georgia Department of Public Safety has inaugurated Post 83 Buckhead on April 9, 2025. This new facility…

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New Nonprofit Georgia Utility Watch Aims for Energy Accountability

News Summary Georgia Utility Watch, a new nonprofit organization founded by Patty Durand, seeks to increase accountability in energy regulation…

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Atlanta Residents Get More Time to File Taxes After Hurricane Helene

News Summary Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the IRS has extended the tax filing deadline for Georgia residents from…

3 weeks ago

Chatham County Dispatcher Criticized for Breakfast Order During 911 Call

News Summary A dispatcher in Chatham County, Georgia, has faced backlash for engaging in a breakfast order during a 911…

3 weeks ago

Tyrone Residents Rattled by Train Derailment: Safety Concerns Emerge

News Summary On March 25, 2025, a train derailment in Tyrone, Georgia caused significant disruption as six boxcars blocked Tyrone…

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Twins Found Dead: Family Challenges Murder-Suicide Theory

News Summary Twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis were found dead on Bell Mountain, raising questions about…

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