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Public Record
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Georgia Chronicles
This is a look back at Georgia History feature: Here is the format. Lede (Current Connection) • 2–3 sentences that anchor the story in today’s news. • Summarize the modern situation, then hint at its historical echo. • Example: “Republicans hoping to reshape Georgia’s political map might take a cue from 1991, when Democrats tried […]
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Snarky
Write a news article in a snarky, witty tone that uses clever alliteration, dry humor, and a touch of sarcasm to add personality and edge. The article should still adhere to journalistic standards — it must be factually accurate, clearly sourced, and free of libel or personal attacks. Your goal is to inform the reader […]
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Crime
STYLE GUIDELINES FOR CRIME ARTICLES: We cover public safety to provide accurate and fair reporting about communities, to educate people about trends that drive public policy changes, and to hold accountable law enforcement and others in positions of power. And often it calls for accountability journalism: looking for warning signs that might have been missed; […]
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Georgia is Literally on Fire. Did You Notice?
As I write this, I have been covering wildfires for three days. Three. Days. Of wildfires. In Georgia. There are currently two major ones burning — one in Brantley County, one in Echols County — that have already eaten through 11,000 acres. Over the weekend, there were 52 separate wildfires burning across this state. Fifty-two. […]
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Georgia officials to curious residents: Don’t fly drones over wildfires
A legally enforced no-fly zone is active around the clock over Georgia’s wildfire areas, and officials say drones in that airspace are forcing firefighting planes and helicopters to stand down. What’s happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission says a Temporary Flight Restriction — a government-ordered no-fly zone — is in effect 24 hours a day over […]
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Wildfire breaks out in Effingham County
Firefighters are monitoring an active wildfire in Effingham County Thursday evening, with heavy smoke and dangerous visibility expected near the scene. What’s Happening: Effingham County Fire Rescue reported at 8:30 p.m. that crews remain on scene at a wildfire burning at Pryor Road and Oliver-Kildare Road. Georgia Forestry units have plowed firebreaks — strips of […]
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Candler County declares emergency over wildfire risk
The chairman of the Candler County Board of Commissioners declared a Local State of Emergency Thursday because of elevated wildfire risk in the area. What’s happening: No wildfires are currently burning in Candler County. The declaration is a precautionary step that gives local officials the legal authority to activate parts of the county’s emergency response […]
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The latest on Georgia’s ballot woes
After Georgia lawmakers failed to act on their self-imposed deadline to overhaul the state’s election machinery, a panel of appointees to the board that regulates elections narrowly voted Wednesday to consider a rule that would require hand-marked paper ballots. Two years ago, the Legislature passed a law that makes the current voting system illegal starting […]