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Fire

Wildfire smoke from southern Georgia drifts into Augusta area

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Dry leaves and branches burning on the ground with visible flames and smoke rising, surrounded by some green and withered foliage.

Local

Woodstock issues immediate burn ban in response to wildfires

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Living room with labeled moving boxes, a laptop, coffee cup, and notebook on a table

Special Features

Best Renters Insurance in Georgia: Prices, Best Providers, and How to Save in 2026

by Special to The Georgia SunApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A nighttime scene of a forest fire with intense orange and red flames illuminating the sky behind silhouetted trees. The foreground shows a dark grassy area and a dirt path, with a faint blue light source near the trees on the left side.

Fire

FEMA approves wildfire funds for south Georgia counties

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Half a million Georgians dropped health insurance as costs soared

by Ariel HartApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Crime

Man shot and killed by Woodstock officer after firing at police on I-575

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A fire burning intensely in the distance with thick smoke rising, partially obscuring trees and structures. The foreground shows scorched ground and patches of grass, with a small boat on a trailer positioned to the right.

Fire

Wildfire smoke from South Georgia reaches metro Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

A construction backhoe loader parked in front of a small building with a metal roof. The sky is filled with thick smoke, giving it a hazy, orange appearance, and the sun appears as a small, bright red circle. There are trees partially visible through the smoke in the background.

Fire

Wildfire smoke drops visibility to half a mile across the region

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

A forest fire with visible flames burning among trees and bushes. In the foreground, water is being sprayed from a red fire hose towards the fire, attempting to extinguish it. The area is smoky with dry leaves and grass on the ground.

Fire

Georgia gets federal help as 2 wildfires burn through 11,000 acres

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Portrait of a smiling man wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and blue striped tie, with an American flag in the background.

Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026