The Sun Belt is taking the brunt of historic inflation, while some Northeast states have been less hard hit, new federal data shows.
Georgia man arrested and charged with raping 15-year-old girl
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit has arrested 38 year-old Ira K. Seiber, of Stockbridge, for the alleged rape of a 15-year old girl.
Former U.S. Attorney Pak to Jan. 6 Committee: ‘Nothing irregular happened in the counting’ of Fulton County’s votes
A surveillance video then-President Donald Trump’s lawyer played for Georgia lawmakers in December 2020 purportedly revealing ballot-counting irregularities at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena showed nothing illegal, former U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak told a congressional committee Monday.
80 Acres Farms to create 150 new jobs in Newton County
80 Acres Farms, an industry-leading vertical farming company, will create 150 new jobs in Newton County. The $120 million investment in Covington will help the company meet growing consumer demand for local, fresh produce.
Georgia’s divorce rate is higher than the national average
Marriage—and divorce—in the U.S. today are starkly different than in earlier eras of the country’s history.
Georgia heat index hits triple digits
National Weather Service officials are warning Georgians to be careful outside this week as the heat index throughout Georgia reaches into the triple digits.
Georgia Gas Price Update: Georgians are paying $24 more at the pump than last year
Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.48 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).
Georgia suspends applications for titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp
The state has suspended consideration of permit requests for a proposed titanium mine near the Okefenokee Swamp after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ordered Twin Pines Minerals to reapply for a federal permit.
Suspect in abduction of 14-month-old kills his child and the child’s mother before killing himself
A Levi’s Call has been issued for 1-and-a-half-year-old Jaquari Bennett on behalf of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
Around Georgia: Valedictorians honored, retiring teachers say goodbye
A roundup of happenings in Georgia this week.
Metro Atlanta is the top real estate market in the nation for investors
The American housing market took off during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and home values have been climbing rapidly since.
Investigation clears Savannah police officer who killed man at traffic stop
No criminal charges will be brought against the Savannah police officer who shot and killed a 36-year-old man last year during a traffic stop.
Deputy shot during chase in Gwinnett County
A Gwinnett County sheriff’s deputy was shot during a police chase in Gwinnett County Friday.
South Georgia pillow maker fined $190,757 for after three employees were amputated
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is fining a Swainsboro pillow manufacturer $190,758 in connection with amputations suffered by three employees.
Roswell may start charging transaction fees for credit card payments
Residents who pay the city of Roswell for utilities, taxes, court fees and other services using a credit card may have to pay a 2.5% transaction fee soon.
Georgia police officer accused of invasion of privacy
A Georgia police officer was arrested Thursday and charged with computer invasion of privacy among other charges.
Death of inmate in Bibb County Jail ruled a homicide
The death of an inmate at the Bibb County jail has been ruled a homicide, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
What is Georgia doing about criminal street gangs?
Georgia’s new statewide gang unit will soon start prosecuting crimes across The Peach State.

