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Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025

The parents of 2-year-old Maya Getahun filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville after their daughter died following an ant bite reaction.

Toddler Dies After Fire Ant Bite. Parents Sue Georgia Hospital

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Last week, President Donald Trump put a new wave of tariffs into place, targeting hundreds of imported goods. And while the impact won’t be felt overnight, economists say price hikes are coming.

How You Can Combat Rising Prices From Tariffs

by B.T. ClarkApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

A free Spring Break Extravaganza for Savannah youth will take place Saturday, April 5, featuring a job fair, summer program opportunities, basketball activities, games, food, and prizes.

Savannah’s Free Spring Break Extravaganza for Youth

by City ReportsApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Al Taylor steps into the role of interim superintendent for Gwinnett County Public Schools with a career spent entirely within the district. Taylor previously served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and most recently as chief of schools before accepting this interim position.

Meet Al Taylor, The Interim Superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools

by B.T. ClarkApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Little Girls in Panama Hats Walking

Savannah Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Camps

by City ReportsApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Layoffs started. Atlanta-based CDC employees received pink slips Tuesday as the Trump administration began cutting thousands of federal health jobs.

CDC Layoffs Hit Atlanta as Thousands Face Unemployment

by News DeskApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

A new splashpad featuring full automation and accessibility features opens April 1 at the Tatemville Community Center in Savannah.

Savannah’s New Splashpad Opens

by City ReportsMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Police arrested a 17-year-old student after a Snapchat photo containing a school shooting threat prompted a lockdown at North Cobb Christian School in Acworth this morning.

Georgia Teen Arrested After Snapchat Threat Triggers Lockdown at Private School

by B.T. ClarkMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Atlanta is one of the healthiest places to live in America—at least according to a new report by WalletHub. But for Georgia’s other major cities, the news isn’t quite as bright.

Which Georgia Cities Have The Best and Worst Health Scores?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 31, 2025

Georgia Southern University is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished figures — Freedom, the university’s live bald eagle mascot — who passed away this week.

Farewell Freedom: Remembering the Life of Georgia Southern University’s Mascot

by B.T. ClarkMarch 29, 2025March 29, 2025

A drastic reduction in staff at key federal agencies could harm the Chattahoochee River, according to river advocates. The water that flows through the faucets in your home very likely comes from the Chattahoochee, and the proposed cuts by the Trump administration could threaten your drinking water.

Trump Cuts Threaten Chattahoochee River Water

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025

Plans to punish Gwinnett County’s school board with steep pay cuts over their handling of superintendent firings have been tossed. Lawmakers say the penalty would’ve taken effect immediately—something they didn’t mean to happen.

Gwinnett Lawmakers Nix Plan to Punish School Board Members for Superintendent Firings

by School ReportsMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Georgia is set to hand over control of Medicaid services for foster children to United Healthcare, leading some foster parents and advocates to express concerns.

Foster Care Advocates Challenge Georgia’s Decision to Hand Medicaid to United Healthcare

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 24, 2025

The City of Savannah issued a precautionary boil water advisory today for residents near 2729 Ogeechee Road. The advisory impacts about 25 homes along Ogeechee Road from Dawes Avenue north to Stiles Avenue. Construction work on the Department of Transportation project at Ogeechee Road and Stiles Avenue caused a water main break.

Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Homes Near Ogeechee Road

by B.T. ClarkMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025