When Robert Turybury and his friend Seth Silverstein set out to celebrate Turybury’s first wedding anniversary by fishing for sharks off St. Simons Island, they had no idea they were about to encounter something much larger and more powerful than anything they’d ever imagined. Turybury, a Brunswick resident, and Silverstein, who lives on St. Simons […]
Posted inWeather
Dangerous Heat Wave Headed for Georgia This Weekend
Scattered thunderstorms today will give way to a potentially dangerous heat wave with “feels like” temperatures reaching 108 degrees across north and central Georgia starting Sunday. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Extreme heat can be life-threatening, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those without air conditioning, and comes as many outdoor weekend events are […]
Posted inIn The News
Georgians React to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
When Congress passed President Donald Trump’s controversial budget bill July 3, Republicans and Democrats went to their corners to portray it either as the largest tax cut in U.S. history or a devastating gutting of the nation’s safety net. But beyond the politics, Georgia health-care and clean-energy advocates warned that cuts to Medicaid, the Affordable […]
Posted inCrime
18 Inmates Charged After Deadly Attack at Bibb County Jail
A brutal assault inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center has led to murder charges for nine inmates and contraband charges for nine others, following the death of 22-year-old Breele Jahiem Johnson. 🚨 The Charges: Here’s the complete list of inmates and their new charges: Facing Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Prohibited Item: […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
5 Things We Learned in Georgia This Week
Georgia speaks in numbers sometimes, whispering its truths through statistics that surface in government reports and research studies. This week, five figures emerged that tell stories about who we are, where we’re headed, and what matters in the Peach State. $223.9 Million Vanished Overnight Federal education funds—$223.9 million worth—simply didn’t arrive on July 1 as […]
Posted inYour Vote
Are You Voting Tuesday? Do You Even Know There’s an Election?
What if they held an election and no one came? That was nearly the case last month when only about 2.4% of Georgia’s roughly 8.4 million registered voters cast ballots in Republican and Democratic primaries for seats on the state Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates utilities. The low turnout likely will be even more […]
Posted inCrime
Georgia Man Wanted For Murder: Police Search For Suspect in Augusta Homicide
A Richmond County man is wanted for murder after a deadly shooting last week on Barton Chapel Road. 🚨 Why It Matters: A suspected killer remains at large in Augusta, prompting police to warn residents that he should be considered armed and dangerous. 🔍 What’s Happening: Camron Brown faces a murder warrant in connection with […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Fatal Crash Involving 18-Wheeler Shuts Down Rocky Creek Road in Macon
A driver died Thursday night after their SUV crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with an 18-wheeler on Rocky Creek Road in Macon. 🚗 What Happened: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports the SUV was traveling eastbound around 11 p.m. when it crossed into the westbound lane near Jennifer Drive. The driver of the […]
Posted inYour Family
Walmart Recalls Popular Water Bottles After Lid Pops Off And Leaves 2 People Blind
Walmart has pulled nearly a million Ozark Trail water bottles from shelves after the lids turned into dangerous projectiles, permanently blinding two consumers. 🚨 Why It Matters: The recall affects 850,000 stainless steel bottles that many families rely on daily, with injuries already reported from lids that can explosively eject when opened after storing certain […]
Posted inEducation
Georgia Schools Caught in $7 Billion Funding Freeze as Classes Approach
The hallways are waxed, the lesson plans ready, but Georgia schools are missing something crucial as the new academic year looms: $223.9 million in federal education dollars that should have arrived weeks ago. 🏫 Why It Matters: Schools across Georgia are making emergency decisions about teacher layoffs and program cuts just as students prepare to […]