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State Forester lifts burn ban as South Georgia wildfires 90% contained
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (257+ words) The State Forester has lifted a wildfire burn ban as South Georgia wildfires near full containment on May 12, 2026. (Credit: Georgia Forestry Commission)" The State Forester lifted a 91-county wildfire burn ban Tuesday as conditions improve, though officials warn that seasonal…...
Georgia Promise Scholarship: 20, 000 students apply for Year 1
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (90+ words) The first year of Georgia's ambitious Promise Scholarship program is seeing a massive wave of interest. According to new data from state scholarship officials, more than 20, 000 students applied for the program during its inaugural window, with over 7, 000 found to be…...
Buc-ee's says Georgia rival Teddy's copied its famous beaver
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (365+ words) ATLANTA - The battle for roadside mascot supremacy is heading to federal court in Georgia. Buc-ee's has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Georgia-based Teddy's Market, accusing the convenience store chain of borrowing a little too heavily from Buc-ee's playbook " right…...
Georgia declares Level 1 drought response as rain offers slight relief
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (350+ words) ATLANTA - Georgia officials have declared a statewide Level 1 drought response, urging residents to conserve water as much of the state faces worsening dry conditions. According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the declaration took effect April 27 and applies to all…...
Georgia primary early voting breaks first-day records
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (170+ words) ATLANTA - The first day of early voting in Georgia's statewide primary broke records, according to the Secretary of State's office. " Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said 35, 352 Georgians voted in the primaries in just one day. That number is up…...
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
2+ week, 6+ day ago (694+ words) ATLANTA - David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office. The Democrat had recently filed paperwork to seek a 13th term in Congress,…...
Higher gas prices may hit Georgia drivers harder than most
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (445+ words) ATLANTA - As gas prices climb nationwide, many Georgia drivers are approaching a financial tipping point " one that could soon force changes in how often and how far they drive. RELATED: Here's where gas prices have increased the most in US…...
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3+ week, 1+ day ago (11+ words) Smithsonian democracy exhibit opens Georgia tour in Putnam County'FOX 5 Atlanta...
Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested in Athens before NFL draft
3+ week, 1+ day ago (229+ words) ATHENS, Ga. - Former University of Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens on two misdemeanor charges, just days before the NFL Draft, according to FOX News. Branch, 22, was taken into custody by the Athens-Clarke County…...
Georgia Supreme Court to hear Biolab chemical fire case
3+ week, 6+ day ago (137+ words) SKYFOX 5 flew over the site of the cleanup after a massive chemical fire at a Bio Lab facility in Rockdale County on Oct. 16, 2024." (FOX 5) CONYERS, Ga. - The Georgia Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments next week related to…...