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Your Government

When will you get your Georgia tax rebate check?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Crime

Lawrenceville man gets 3 life sentences for child sex crimes

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Multiple police vehicles with flashing red, blue, and yellow lights are blocking a road at night. A few people are standing near the vehicles, and other cars are visible in the background with their headlights on. The scene is illuminated by streetlights and emergency lights.

Traffic & Transportation

Five arrested after car hits police vehicle at DeKalb street takeover

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A man wearing a red and white racing suit with various sponsor logos, including Snap-on, Verizon, Pennzoil, and Chevrolet, holds a black, white, and silver racing helmet with a star design and multiple sponsor decals. The background is gray with red lights on the right side.

Two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden to speak to 19,000 students in Atlanta

by News DeskMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Two firefighters in yellow protective jackets and helmets are extinguishing a smoldering forest fire. One firefighter is spraying water from a hose onto a pile of charred branches and roots, while the other stands nearby. The ground is covered with ash and burnt debris, and smoke is rising among the trees in the background.

Fire

Highway 82 wildfire hits 75% containment as south Georgia fires keep burning

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A large red and white dump truck is parked on the right side of a road, next to a yellow Caterpillar road milling machine. The milling machine has a conveyor belt extending towards the dump truck's bed, which is filled with asphalt material. Three workers are present: one standing on the milling machine, one walking on the road, and one standing near the truck. The scene is set on a tree-lined street with power lines overhead.

Traffic & Transportation

Upper River Road paving will cause delays through Wednesday

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Traffic & Transportation

Edgewood Ave. closing Monday for pipe replacement in Warner Robins

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A black South Fulton Police car with gold lettering and blue lights is parked on a wet street at night. Inside the car, a futuristic helmeted officer is driving, and a character resembling Baby Yoda (Grogu) is sitting in the passenger seat. Above the car, large gold text reads "MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU" with "SOUTH FULTON POLICE DEPARTMENT" below it. The South Fulton Police badge is displayed in the upper right corner, and a building with "SOUTH FULTON" signage is visible in the background.

It’s Star Wars Day and The South Fulton Police Department is here for it

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A satellite map showing a winding river labeled with two points: "Big Boykin Bar" near the top right bend and "Little Boykin Bar" near the middle bend. The surrounding area is densely forested. The river is marked with a dashed line along its course.

Missing boater pulled from Savannah River after two-boat crash

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A nighttime scene shows a house with smoke billowing from it, indicating a fire. A fire truck from Savannah Fire is parked on the street with its lights flashing red. Fire hoses are laid out on the ground, leading towards the house. Two firefighters in gear are near the house, partially obscured by smoke and trees. A street sign reads "Laura Ave 100." The area is fenced, and a fire hydrant is visible on the right side of the image.

Fire

House fire on Beech Street in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026