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Half a million Georgians dropped health insurance as costs soared

by Ariel HartApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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Crime

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

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

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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

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Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80

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

Brantley County orders mandatory evacuation as wildfire burns

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

A large fire engulfs a building in a wooded area, with bright orange flames and thick smoke visible through the trees. In the foreground, firefighting equipment, including hoses and a valve, is positioned on the ground.

Your Government

Kemp declares state of emergency for more than half of Georgia

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

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Fire

Georgia bans outdoor burning across 91 counties as wildfires ravage state

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

A forested area with dry leaves covering the ground and some small flames burning near the base of the trees. Thick smoke is rising and partially obscuring the background. Trees with sparse green leaves surround the scene.

Fire

What is all the smoke in Columbia County today?

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