3+ week, 4+ day ago   (275+ words) As the century-old, but now out-of-business, Waynesboro Nurseries prepared to give up its main office building to Junior's Welding, another phone call went out. As Max Quillen, one of the Quillen family members who worked the wholesale nursery business, walked…...

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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (232+ 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   (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, 2+ week ago   (113+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. One of the planet’s largest intact freshwater ecosystems has long been the…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (199+ words) Roughly 10 million people call Georgia home, living in cities that range from historic Savannah to scenic Blue Ridge. The Peach State is known for its diverse landscapes, from coastal shores to the North Georgia Mountains. But where exactly is the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (353+ words) George Washington slept here. At least 17 current or former U.S. presidents have visited Augusta over its long history, beginning with the nation's first chief executive. Washington's Southern Tour from March to June 1791 was punctuated by parades, speeches, and other celebrations in…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1145+ words) WAYNESVILLE — Regina Hunter smelled the smoke a week ago Monday. A few hours later, as dusk turned to twilight, she saw the glow of the flames. The next day, as the small wildfire down the road became a raging one…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (487+ words) GREAT FALLS — After months of uncertainty, the Augusta Area Historical Society, a non-profit organization, has taken a major step toward rebuilding by officially purchasing land for a future museum. The group finalized the acquisition of a 0.20-acre lot located at 117 Broadway…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (150+ words) World Population Review's study of the flattest states in the U.S. put Georgia somewhere in the middle. How easy is it to find the lowest point? Here's what we know: According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the lowest point in Georgia is…...