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Griffin plans $100K investment on water sensors after jet fuel spill

Griffin plans $100K investment on water sensors after jet fuel spill The City of Griffin plans to invest $100,000 on new water contamination detection equipment following a fuel spill at the Atlanta airport. Following a fuel spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that dumped around 10,000 gallons of jet fuel into the Flint River, the City of Griffin immediately shut off its water intake from the river, according to the […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 8

A medium shot of State Rep. Carl Gilliard giving a speech at the bottom of the South Wing steps at the Georgia State Capitol. Several supporters stand behind Gilliard.
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Georgia Capitol honors Original 33 with planned memorial, awards

Georgia Capitol honors Original 33 with planned memorial, awards Atlanta leaders and state lawmakers gathered at the Georgia State Capitol Wednesday to honor the service and sacrifice of the Original 33. The Original 33 refers to the first 33 African American legislators elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1868.  State Rep. Carl Gilliard, D-Savannah, introduced House Bill 303, also known as the Original 33 Memorial Act, during the 2025 […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 15

Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment

Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment Evacuation orders for some of Charlton County were lifted Sunday night as crews continued to fight wildfires across an estimated 550 acre area in Southeast Georgia. Fires were still burning Sunday night along Highway 301 near Folkston, Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the fires were approximately 70% contained at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Around 75 homes and 150 outbuildings were […]

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Atlanta student found dead, hanging in Cobb County park as new report on modern-day lynchings is released

Family mourns Atlanta student found dead, hanging in Cobb County park as new report on modern-day lynchings is released New report details modern-day lynchings as family mourns Atlanta man found dead in Cobb County park A new national report is reigniting conversations about racial terror in America, even as a Georgia family grieves the loss of a 21-year-old Atlanta man found dead in a Cobb County park. JULIAN, a civil […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 41 1

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Casino company secures deal for Macon site despite Georgia ban

Casino company secures deal for Macon site despite Georgia ban Although casino gambling remains illegal in Georgia, that didn’t stop a casino company from securing a deal to purchase a former JCPenney building in Macon. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority approved an agreement last week, which would allow the purchase of the property by Gaming and Leisure Properties, a subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, according to 13 WMAZ. The company […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 8

The Georgia Public Service Commission begins its administrative session on Feb. 18. Credit: Georgia PSC Livestream.
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PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion

PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a petition Wednesday from environmental groups to reconsider their approval of Georgia Power’s expansion. The vote was 3-2 with the two newest members of the commission voting against staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Peter Hubbard made a motion to revise the certification of certain natural gas facilities, including an expansion at Plant McIntosh, to address the […]

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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival returns with 65 films, global premieres

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival returns with 65 films, global premieres The 2026 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will kick off Wednesday with a party and viewing of “Once Upon My Mother” at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The 26th annual event will span nearly two weeks from Feb. 18 to March 15 with screenings, commentary and special appearances. “The 26th annual festival marks a monumental moment as we both launch […]

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The 24th Annual Black History Month Phoenix Affaire “RISE!” Week will host events through the week of Feb. 22 to March 1. Credit: The Phoenix Affaire Group Facebook page.
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South Georgia native leads 24th Annual Black History ‘RISE!’ Week

South Georgia native leads 24th Annual Black History ‘RISE!’ Week Rahn D. Fudge has been travelling from San Francisco to his hometown region in South Georgia for more than 20 years in February to ensure Black history is remembered. “We need to hear about the people who made it possible for so many others to walk through doors and to be where they are today,” Fudge told WALB. “And I […]

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State Rep. Leesa Hagan speaks about House Bill 1142 at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Advocates push firearm limits as Georgia domestic violence deaths rise

Advocates push firearm limits as Georgia domestic violence deaths rise Fatality rates involving domestic violence are increasing in Georgia, and while Georgia Republicans look to establish an offender registry, activist groups are looking at different approaches. Karimah Dillard, the director of policy for the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said the organization is looking at evidence-based approaches to address the issue. One key component is firearms because they are responsible […]

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