Georgia firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires Saturday that burned nearly 22 acres statewide, even as two massive fires in South Georgia continued to grow with no meaningful rain expected. What’s Happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission reported the 15 new fires Saturday. Those blazes are separate from the two largest fires burning in the state, […]
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Brantley County wildfire grows to nearly 21,000 acres
A wildfire burning in Brantley County since April 20 has grown to 20,933 acres and is nearly impossible to contain, with drought conditions and hot, dry weather continuing to fuel its spread. What’s Happening: The Highway 82 fire is burning near the communities of Atkinson and Waynesville and is only 7% contained as of Sunday […]
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Trump rushed out after shots fired at DC press dinner
President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner at a hotel in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night after what sounded like shots were fired, according to the press traveling with the president. An initial pool report said “There was several loud bangs and the Secret Service with guns drawn rushed the pool […]
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Two 3-year-olds drown at Georgia home: What we know
Two 3-year-olds died Wednesday after a drowning at a home on Aberdeen Circle in Cordele, according to the Cordele Police Department. What happened: Crisp County 911 got the call at approximately 11:01 a.m. First responders arrived, performed life-saving measures on both children, and took them to Crisp Regional Hospital, where both were pronounced dead. The […]
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Brantley County wildfire grows to nearly 10,000 acres overnight
An overnight flight over the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County mapped the blaze at about 9,572 acres Saturday morning, a jump from the 7,500 acres reported Friday evening. What’s Happening: The fire started April 20 near the Brantley County communities of Atkinson and Waynesville. As of Friday evening, it was only 15% contained and […]
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When voting in the primaries, remember Georgia’s state officials who stood up for democracy in 2020
“In many ways, the North won the Civil War militarily and then lost the peace. A group of writers, included many Confederate generals, began a school of thought called the Lost Cause in which they began to romanticize the Confederacy.”- Ron Chernow, Pulitzer winning historian We live in a very odd time with lots of false […]
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Suspect in armed robbery in Candler County still at large
An armed robbery was reported Saturday at a store at 55 MLK Jr. Drive in Metter, according to Candler County Emergency Management. What’s Happening: The suspect is believed to still be on foot and armed. Officers are actively searching the area near the store. Suspect Description: Authorities describe the suspect as a white male, approximately […]
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Could the Democratic Convention come to Atlanta in 2028?
Atlanta is under consideration to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Atlanta is one of five finalist cities bidding to host the convention, where the Democratic nominee for president will be formally selected. Representatives from the Democratic National Committee, including Chairman Ken Martin, visited Atlanta this week to scout locations for the event, including State […]
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Going to the Vidalia Onion Festival? What to know
The Vidalia Onion Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, and city officials have released a parking and traffic map to help attendees find their way in. Getting there: Which route you take depends on what part of the festival you plan to attend: What’s important: Airshow parking is separate from carnival and arts and crafts parking, […]
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Highway 82 wildfire grows to 7,500 acres and breaks through containment lines
A wildfire burning in Brantley County grew to about 7,500 acres Friday and broke through containment lines late in the afternoon, pushing north toward the Browntown community. What’s happening: The Highway 82 Fire started April 20 in the communities of Atkinson and Waynesville and remains only 15% contained as of Friday evening. The fire has […]