DEA warns fentanyl mixtures overwhelming overdose reversal drug
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warned Americans Tuesday that fentanyl is increasingly mixed with a dangerous array of synthetic substances that can limit the effectiveness of naloxone, the standard overdose reversal drug, making the illicit drug supply more unpredictable and more lethal than ever.…
Kemp, IRS Extend Payment Deadlines for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires
Certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers have been extended for Georgians impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 Wildfire and the Pineland Road Wildfire in Clinch, Echols, and Brantley Counties.…
Hurricane season month away; forecast modest
Six to nine hurricanes have been forecast in the Atlantic Basin hurricane season from June 1 to Nov. 30 by the two leading authorities.…
Gov. Kemp: Special Tax Refunds Begin Issuing
Most eligible taxpayers who filed their 2024 and 2025 returns before the filing deadline can expect to receive their refund within the coming weeks.…
Department of Banking and Finance Takes Possession of Georgia Bank
No advance notice is given to the public when a financial institution is closed.…
126 Georgia Counties Declared Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe, Ongoing Drought
In coordination with the USDA, announced that 126 Georgia counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions.…
Kemp Declares State of Emergency in Response to South Georgia Wildfires
The governor also directed the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and other relevant state agencies to mobilize all necessary resources to assist with active response efforts in the southern region of the state.…
DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on wire, bank fraud charges
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire and bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.…
GDC Inmate Charged in Florida Phone Scam, Money Used for Drugs in Prison
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Abraham Rivas, 32,
who is incarcerated at Dooly State Prison in Georgia, in connection with a phone-based fraud scheme.…
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Analysis: Homelessness predicted to rise despite policy efforts
Homelessness is predicted to rise, while policies predicted to lower the homeless numbers only address part of the cause, according to analysts. …
Board of Regents Votes to Increase Tuition at Georgia Colleges & Universities
Tuition for in-state undergraduate students will increase at a rate 2% lower than the increase for out-of-state and out-of-country students.…
Student achievement declines despite rising graduation rates
High school graduation rates have increased while student achievement across K-12 public schools has declined, raising concerns among education experts about academic standards and long-term readiness.…
Prime, Inc. Bringing 120 Jobs To Spalding County
The new facility will create more than 120 new, full-time jobs in addition to hiring over 50 professional drivers.…
Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates surpasses $25 million milestone
On the one-year anniversary of Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates, the state announced it has "delivered" more than $25 million in rebates to households across the state.…
Georgia Tech research shows East Coast gateway best choice for Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville
New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.…
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Shapiro, Fetterman, McCormick ask DHS to upgrade security for NFL Draft
Though the agency's reasoning is unclear, it ultimately left the SEAR classification unchanged and has yet to respond to the administration’s second request submitted on March 30.…
Report ranks Georgia’s highway system 2nd in the country
Georgia ranked second overall for roads and fifth for structurally deficient bridges.…
Georgia’s March Net Tax Revenues Up 4.8%
The state collected roughly $1.3 billion in individual income taxes last month, an increase of $3.3 million over the same period last year.…
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120 Pounds of Marijuana, Approximately $5 Million in Illegal Hemp Products Seized During State Operation
A recent law enforcement operation led to the seizure of 120 pound of marijuana and roughly $4.8 million in illegal hemp products in Georgia.…
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FBI finds Americans lose billions to cryptocurrency scams
Americans lost more than $20 billion to cryptocurrency and other online scams in 2025, a 26% increase over the year before, according to the latest figures from the FBI.…
