S&P says Medicaid uncertainty could make state budgets vulnerable
S&P Global Ratings, one of the "big three" credit-rating agencies, said it expects funding gaps amid the uncertainty.…
Second Teacher Arrested for Improper Sexual Contact with Student
Mauldin is the second teacher arrested in connection with an incident at the school in three days.…
Remains Found 39-years-ago in Gilmer County Homicide Identified
GBI and FBI Special Agents have identified remains found in August 1986 as those of homicide victim David Clary.…
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3D-printed, turbojet-powered kamikaze drone completes first flight on U.S. Army test range in Georgia
A 3D-printed turbojet-powered kamikaze drone recently successfully completed its' first flight on a Georgia army base.
The company said this validated the drone's ability to "operate in a tactically relevant environment."…
14 Georgia Charter Schools Receive Renewal from State Commission
Fourteen charter schools in Georgia recently received a vote of approval for renewal of their contracts. The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) Board of Commissioners (Board) voted at the end of February to renew charter contracts for 14 state charter schools. These schools were recommended for renewal following a “rigorous evaluation of each school’s academic, financial, andorganizational performance over the charter term,” as measured by the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework. In the last year of a school’s charter term, the school may apply for charter renewal. The SCSC charter renewal process is data-driven, meaning staff and commissioners consider…
Georgia Family Targeted in Cemetery Memorialization Scam
This is a press release. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is reminding the public to be vigilant in the selection of perpetual care and memorialization services. In January, a Georgia constituent reported a distressing scam to the Secretary of State’s office, where the complainant’s mother was deceived by an imposter posing as a representative of the Veteran’s Affairs cemetery where her late husband was to be buried. The scam artist contacted the grieving widow, falsely claiming a requirement of purchasing an insurance policy to cover her while the burial took place. When she hesitated, the scammer applied high-pressure sales tactics, insisting…
Georgia’s roads rank 6th in annual report
Georgia ranked sixth among the states in a report on the condition of states' roads, highways and bridges but received low marks for traffic congestion.…
Powerhouse from the South: “Y’all” Wins Dictionary.com’s 2025 Spring Slang Showdown
Stoked, ope and nor'easter battled it out in the quarterfinals.…
Georgia Businessman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Making False Statements to the Department of Veterans Affairs
A Georgia businessman will be sentenced in federal court now that he has entered a guilty plea in connection to fraud committed against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.…
Dalio warns mounting U.S. debt could prompt ‘shocking developments’
"Some people think, 'oh we'll handle it because we've handled it so far,'" he said. "I don't think they understand the mechanics of debt. There's a supply-demand problem, so that they have to sell a quantity of debt that the world is not going to want to buy and that's a set of circumstances that is imminent."…
Habitat for Humanity International Announces New Partnership to Invest $82.5 Million in Affordable Housing
The program is a fund for property acquisition to "boost affordable housing production" through the U.S.…
Georgia Southern biologist predicts delayed but strong allergy season
Not the best news: Spring allergy sufferers in Georgia may experience a delayed, but still potent pollen season in 2025…
Street dealers switch to opioids more potent than fentanyl
Street dealers across the U.S. are adding potent synthetic opioids to drug supplies in what federal officials say could be another deadly chapter in the nation's opioid epidemic.…
Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Set to Expand to Augusta and Macon
The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit of the Georgia Attorney General's Office is expanding.…
Everyday Economics: Stagflationary winds? Will latest inflation data confirm worst fears?
This week’s economic data is set to shed fresh light on the inflation picture as growth fears intensify.…
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MAP MONDAY: Top 10 Puppy Names for 2025
In honor of National Puppy Day on March 23, Camp Bow Wow, a leading dog day care and boarding provider, is releasing its first-ever list of the top puppy names, based on its database of four-legged Campers aged 4 months to 1 year. Leading the pack in 2025, Luna ruled as the top puppy name in 18 states, surpassing the next closest contender, Daisy, by nearly 50%. Second-place Daisy was the most popular name in Kansas, Kentucky and Maine, and third-place Charlie led in Georgia and Illinois. Rounding out the top 10 puppy names, in order, are Milo, Cooper, Lucy, Penny, Bella, Teddy and Winnie. It’s no…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in East Point
At the request of the East Point Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened on Saturday in East Point, Georgia. Trauneycia Langley, age 27, of East Point, was injured in the incident. No officers were injured in the incident. The preliminary information indicates on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at about 5:00 p.m, East Point Police Department officers responded to the 2400 block of Stone Road in East Point in reference to a person expressing suicidal thoughts. Once officers were on scene, they made contact with the woman identified as Trauneycia Langley. Langley was in distress…
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Ossoff Joins Forces to Push Bill Cracking Down on Contraband & Organized Crime in Federal Prisons
The bill would crack down on the smuggling of contraband cellphones into Federal prisons by upgrading the charge of smuggling of a contraband cellphone into a Federal prison from a misdemeanor offense to a felony. …
Firefighters Respond to Busy Weekend and Prepare for Dry Days Ahead
Wildland firefighters at the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) are keeping a very close eye on the weather. Low humidity, combined with gusty winds, made for a busy weekend for firefighters across the state. Just in the past week, the Commission reports close to 500 fires burned more than 6,000 acres. “The number one cause of these fires is escaped debris burning,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo. “Fortunately, our crews have been able to respond aggressively to keep individual fire sizes small. However, we need the public’s vigilance for preventing wildfire in the days ahead.” Statistics reported by the…
Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Extradited to Georgia to Face Federal Charges
Cuenca-Marino allegedly directed the collection of millions of dollars of drug proceeds for transport from the United States back to Mexico, among other things.…
