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A large smoke cloud rises over pine trees as firefighters monitor the wildfires in South Georgia.
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South Georgia wildfires threaten 1,000 homes, destroy dozens

South Georgia wildfires threaten 1,000 homes, destroy dozens More than 1,000 homes are being threatened by two major wildfires raging in South Georgia.  As of Wednesday night, the Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County covered nearly 30,000 acres and was only 10% contained. The commission said it responded to 34 new wildfires across the state on Wednesday. Brantley County Manager Joey Carson said at […]

todayApril 24, 2026 8

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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Kemp declares emergency as South Georgia wildfires spread rapidly

Kemp declares emergency as South Georgia wildfires spread rapidly Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Wednesday due to the wildfires in South Georgia. “With much of Georgia remaining in extreme drought conditions, wildfires have already surpassed the state's 5-year average and continue to spread,” Kemp said in a news release. “My team and I are working closely with Georgia State Forester Johnny Sabo and his team, along with […]

todayApril 23, 2026 23

A wide photo of a large smoke plume billowing out from the fire at BioLabs in Conyers, Georgia.
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Georgia high court weighs long-term health monitoring after BioLab fire

Georgia high court weighs long-term health monitoring after BioLab fire The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday related to the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers. Residents are seeking long-term medical monitoring regardless of whether they currently show symptoms. The fire at the BioLab facility in September 2024 caused more than 17,000 people to evacuate and another 90,000 people to shelter in place. Larry Cox, a vice president of Dan-Kel Concrete […]

todayApril 23, 2026 21

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Refundable adoption tax credit brings relief to Georgia families

Refundable adoption tax credit brings relief to Georgia families A newly refundable adoption tax credit is giving Georgia families some financial relief as they take on the often expensive process of adoption. One Georgia mother says she didn’t even realize the credit existed until after her daughter’s adoption was complete. Now that recent changes allow part of the credit to be refunded, she believes it will make a meaningful difference […]

todayApril 22, 2026 15

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Suwannee River named 10th most endangered over pollution, water use

A new report from American Rivers ranks the Suwannee River as the 10th most endangered river in the country, citing nitrate pollution and heavy groundwater withdrawals. The Suwannee remains one of the Southeast’s few largely undammed rivers, beginning in the Okefenokee Swamp and flowing south into Florida. Peter Raabe, the Southeast regional director for American Rivers, said problems originating upstream are affecting the entire watershed. "It is not being able […]

todayApril 20, 2026 17

Two volunteers arranging various food donations in cardboard boxes for distribution in a local charity food bank
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South Georgia food banks strained as demand rises and supplies shrink

South Georgia food banks strained as demand rises and supplies shrink Georgia counties below the gnat line face higher levels of food insecurity than the national average, and food banks that serve the area have seen an increase in demand and a decrease in supply streams. Frank Sheppard, president of Feeding the Valley food bank in West Georgia, told GPB News that most food pantries in his service area have […]

todayApril 16, 2026 20

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Georgia community solar expansion stalls despite bipartisan support

Georgia community solar expansion stalls despite bipartisan support Republican lawmakers sponsored bills in 2025 that would make it easier for communities to generate solar energy. Despite having the entire 2026 legislative session to pass it, the bills never made it to a vote in their chambers. The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2025 was introduced in both chambers of the Georgia legislature by Republican lawmakers. Both bills received support from […]

todayApril 16, 2026 20

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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Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia

Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia Dry weather persists in Georgia landing most of the state in high fire danger conditions. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning Monday morning in portions of North Georgia due to low relative humidities and gusty winds. The warning lasted until 8 p.m. Monday. The dry weather will be accompanied with persistent warm temperatures this week. The high temperature […]

todayApril 14, 2026 14

Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital
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Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps

Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps A Georgia-based nonprofit is helping young adults step into leadership roles as health advocates within their own communities. While traditional public health programs emphasize research and data, they don’t always prepare students for the realities of policymaking or grassroots advocacy. That’s where organizations like BLKHLTH aim to fill the gap. Johnathan Carey, a Master of Public Health student at the […]

todayApril 13, 2026 19