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Three workers wearing yellow shirts, green pants, red helmets, and safety gear stand next to a large yellow Caterpillar D5K bulldozer on muddy ground under a cloudy sky.

Fire

More Brantley County wildfire evacuees can go home today

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Helicopter carrying an orange water bucket flying over a grassy field with a forest and thick smoke in the background.

Fire

Two massive Georgia wildfires still burning as 8 new fires break out

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A large forest fire with thick smoke billowing into the clear blue sky above a dense green forest. The smoke is white and gray, spreading widely across the horizon. The forest below is mostly green with some areas of brown or dead trees, and a small dirt road or path runs through the lower part of the image.

Fire

Georgia officials defend balloon hitting power line as cause of wildfire

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Man dies by suicide at Georgia ICE jail as death toll hits 18

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A forest fire with flames burning through dense green trees, producing thick smoke that spreads across the area. The fire is visible in several spots among the trees, with smoke rising and partially obscuring the view.

Fire

Highway 82 wildfire still burning as second fire starts in Wayne County

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Map showing the probability of receiving 1 inch or more of precipitation through Sunday evening, May 3, 2026, 8 pm EDT. The map covers parts of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina with percentages ranging from 1% in Huntsville and Dalton to 83% in Statesboro. The probability increases from north to south, with the highest chances in southern Georgia and coastal areas. The color gradient ranges from dark blue (lowest probability) to yellow (highest probability). Key cities and their probabilities include Atlanta (25%), Columbus (56%), Augusta (54%), Savannah (82%), and Macon (59%). The map was issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5 pm EDT by NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Heavy rain expected across Georgia this weekend as drought grips every county

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Turnout statistics for an election in Georgia on 05/19/2026 show 151,974 voters turned out from 7,358,887 active voters, resulting in a 2.1% turnout rate. A map of Georgia displays county-level turnout percentages with varying shades of green and blue. A bar chart breaks down turnout by party affiliation: Democrats with 81,653 voters, Republicans with 67,968 voters, and Non-Partisan with 2,353 voters. The interface includes filters for election date and county, with options to clear selections or view election day only.

Georgia early voting tops 151,000 with Democrats leading turnout

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Republicans push to redraw Georgia maps after Supreme Court guts voting law

by Maya Homan | Georgia RecorderApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

A close-up of a man with short curly hair, a mustache, and a small goatee, wearing a gray t-shirt and a black jacket with a gray and green patterned sleeve. He appears to be outdoors in a wooded area with green trees in the background. A gloved hand is resting on his shoulder. Behind him, there are vehicles with flashing blue lights, suggesting a law enforcement presence. The image includes a timestamp and location text at the top right corner: "Apr 30, 2026 at 8:57:25 AM, Spring Creek Ln, Sandy Springs GA 30350, United States.

Crime

International fugitive captured in Sandy Springs

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026