Every traditional high school in the Cherokee County School District has been named a 2026 AP Honor School by the state of Georgia. The designation recognizes outstanding student performance and participation on Advanced Placement exams, which give students access to more challenging coursework and the opportunity to earn college credit. All six honored The Cherokee […]
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Henry County police search for car break-in suspect who stole a purse in Hampton
What’s Happening: The break-in happened May 12, according to Henry County police. The victim’s purse was taken from the vehicle. Whoever took it then used the bank cards inside at more than one business. What’s Important: Police have a photo of the man they believe is responsible and are asking anyone who recognizes him to […]
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‘We’re pretty low.’ Georgia’s Ogeechee River is visibly shallow as drought grips Georgia
Underneath a Ga. Highway 204 bridge in Ellabell, Ga., the Ogeechee River is visibly shallow. The waning water line has yielded paling dirt banks and marks of past water levels lining a concrete boat ramp. Here at Morgan’s Bridge, the water level average has been about 6 feet, or double what it looks like now. “We’re […]
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Savannah house fire tears through East 37th Street home
The fire Crews arrived at the 1300 block of East 37th Street around 8:20 p.m. to find the home already heavily involved, according to the Savannah Fire Department. The fire was out by 8:30 p.m. What we don’t know yet The Savannah Fire Department has not released information on whether anyone was injured, what caused […]
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Georgia’s tax cut bill comes due… and the most vulnerable will pay it
Nearly 8,000 Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities are waiting for state help that would allow them to live at home instead of in an institution. Lawmakers approved 900 new slots to start closing that list. Governor Brian Kemp cut that number to 100. That is one line in a budget signed Tuesday that tells […]
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Only 5,000 Floyd County voters have voted early
Early voting is winding down in Floyd County, and election officials say turnout has been disappointing. Few Showing Up With the May 19 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election just days away, Floyd County election officials say only about 5,000 of the county’s registered voters have cast a ballot so far. Time Running Out Three days […]
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The latest on Georgia’s wildfires
Georgia has lifted its statewide wildfire burn ban, ending a restriction that at its peak covered 91 counties across the state. What happened: An executive order lifted the State Forester’s wildfire burn ban in all counties. The ban had been in place as two major wildfires tore through south Georgia — the Highway 82 Fire […]