A group of reproductive health advocates is challenging a series of state laws that restrict the practice of midwifery in Georgia, arguing that the state unfairly limits a sector of maternal health providers who could help improve access to maternal care. The lawsuit, which was filed in Fulton County Superior Court, highlights Georgia’s high maternal […]
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Georgia’s food pantries can’t keep up with demand
Georgia’s major food banks say they’re being stretched thin by demand that is outpacing supply. That’s trickling down to the local food pantries — run out of churches and community centers — that can be lifelines for people experiencing food insecurity. Frank Sheppard, president of Feeding the Valley food bank in West Georgia, said […]
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Have you seen missing teen Jermaine Xavier Wesby?
What’s happening: Jermaine Xavier Wesby was last seen around 10 a.m. Friday on Fayetteville Drive in Augusta. He may be in the Thomson area, which is about 35 miles west of Augusta in McDuffie County. What we know: Wesby is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. The clothing he was wearing when […]
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Big money flows as Georgia primary approaches
Georgia lawmakers are back home in their districts after adjourning for the year – barring an unscheduled special session to handle unfinished elections business. But while the halls of the Capitol are now largely empty, that hasn’t meant a slowdown in the world of Georgia politics. In this week’s roundup, the money and endorsements are coming in hot and […]
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Three big questions Georgia voters will answer in November
(The Center Square) – Georgia lawmakers agreed to give voters a voice on two issues in November before adjourning in the early morning hours last week. A third constitutional question was approved by the General Assembly in 2025. House Resolution 1243, approved in March, will let Georgians decide whether to support the creation of the Georgia […]
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The Heat is On: Georgia’s spring temperature ramp-up begins this week
Georgia is heading into an extended stretch of well-above-normal heat this weekend and into next week. Some daily temperature records are at risk, and an ongoing drought is expected to get worse. What’s happening: A high pressure system sitting over the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic is pushing warm, dry air across the region. The National Weather […]
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SWAT team arrests child murder suspect who locked himself inside a house
A person wanted in connection with the murder of a child was taken into custody early Saturday after leading deputies on a vehicle chase and then locking themselves inside a home in Augusta. What happened: Deputies went to find the suspect around midnight. When they made contact, the suspect ran. A vehicle chase followed and […]
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75-year-old man drowns while fishing on Lake Lanier. His 89-year-old uncle was the only witness
A 75-year-old man drowned Friday morning on Lake Lanier after falling from a boat — leaving his 89-year-old uncle as the only witness. What Happened: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says Ronald Lamar Kirk, of Pickens County, fell into the water just before 9:45 a.m. near the 3200 block of Arrowhead Drive. Deputies say Kirk’s […]
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FBI Atlanta shuts down global phishing tool tied to $20 million in fraud
A phishing tool that helped criminals steal login credentials from tens of thousands of people around the world has been taken down, and its alleged developer is now in custody in Indonesia. What happened: The FBI’s Atlanta office and Indonesian law enforcement seized the online infrastructure behind a cybercrime tool called the W3LL phishing kit. […]
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Leave that baby deer alone, Georgia
Georgia wildlife officials want you to put down the baby bunny. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division issued a reminder today: leave wild animals where you find them, no matter how young, helpless, or alone they appear to be. What’s Happening: The agency says human intervention, even when well-meaning, often does more […]