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“Save the Honeybee” license plates are now available for Georgia drivers to purchase, thanks to the efforts of the Georgia Beekeepers Association.

If you live in Georgia you can get a ‘Save The Honeybee’ license plate

by Denise M. Hatcher | CAES NewsJanuary 1, 2020August 12, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Logan McCaskill Jr., a 43-year-old man last seen in Lawrenceville.

In The News, Missing

Missing Person Alert: Search underway for 43-year-old man last seen in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2019January 5, 2020

In 2019, Georgia swore in a new governor, said goodbye to a senator who was known for his bipartisanship, welcomed the Super Bowl to Atlanta, and grappled with a controversial new law. Here is a look back at the year we had.

2019 In Georgia: The heartbeat bill and the new governor were at the top of the news

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2019September 24, 2023

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Analysis: Doctors who received payments linked to specific drugs prescribed more of those drugs

by Hannah Fresques | ProPublicaDecember 22, 2019August 12, 2020

ALPHARETTA -- Two people were taken to the hospital today after a light pole fell on them at a popular Alpharetta shopping destination.

Light pole falls on two people after delivery truck strikes it at Alpharetta’s Avalon

by Thom ChandlerDecember 20, 2019September 24, 2023

VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Main Street is now offering an opportunity to commemorate or honor family, friends or events in Downtown Valdosta through the adoption and financial care of a downtown bench.

Now you can dedicate a bench in downtown Valdosta to a loved one

by Thom ChandlerDecember 20, 2019December 20, 2019

Georgia residents opened their hands, hearts and wallets to the tune of $13.5 million donated to local nonprofits on Giving Tuesday, an increase of 73% over 2018's total.

Georgians gave $13.5 million to local nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2019December 19, 2019

The Georgia High School Association will make girls flag football a sanctioned sport in high schools throughout Georgia in 2020.

Girls flag football will be an officially sanctioned high school sport in Georgia next year

by Thom ChandlerDecember 18, 2019September 24, 2023

California, Texas, Florida, New York and Georgia reported the most identity theft cases to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2018, according to most recent available data.

Georgia is among the top three states for identity theft

by Bethany Blankley | The Center SquareDecember 17, 2019August 12, 2020

The Gist: The expert appointed by the Supreme Court to make recommendations in the Water Wars case betwen Georgia and Florida has ruled in Georgia's favor and recommends the high court throw out Florida's case.

Water Wars: Expert urges Supreme Court to throw out Florida’s case against Georgia

by Thom ChandlerDecember 12, 2019December 12, 2019

ALPHARETTA -- The Alpharetta City Council voted this week to end its sponsorship of the Old Soldiers Day Parade, which has become a city staple.

Alpharetta ends city sponsorship of popular parade over confederate flag controversy

by Thom ChandlerDecember 11, 2019September 24, 2023

The Gist: A 7.5 million gallon sewage spill is being blamed on a contractor's failure to reconnect a cable, disconnecting the level indicator and alarm system for the city's sewage system.

7.5 million gallons of sewage spills in Valdosta

by Thom ChandlerDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

OAKMAN -- A 69-year-old Gordon County man died in a house fire Nov. 29.

Day after Thanksgiving fire claims life of 69-year-old Georgia man

by Thom ChandlerDecember 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Someday, apples in north Georgia could be harvested by robots modeled after the gibbon, an arboreal ape species that swings from limb-to-limb in the forest canopy, hunting and picking ripe fruit to eat. Called “brachiation,” or arm swinging, their method of locomotion inspired the design of the Collaborative Apple Picking Robot (CAPBOT), an apple-harvesting robot invented by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

UGA and Georgia Tech battle on football fields, but work together in agricultural fields

by Sharon Dowdy | CAES News and Amy Carter | CAES NewsNovember 24, 2019August 12, 2020

VALDOSTA -- The Valdosta Fire Department responded to a tractor trailer fore at East Central Ave. and North Lee St. in the early morning hours Friday.

Tractor trailer catches fire at Valdosta intersection

by Thom ChandlerNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

FORSYTH COUNTY -- A 28-year-old Roswell man drowned in a lake in Forsyth County over the weekend.

Roswell man drowns in Forsyth County lake

by Thom ChandlerNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced he is ready to wrap up the application process he put in place to replace retiring Sen. Johnny Isakson. Applicants have until Monday, Nov. 18 to get their applications on file with the state.

If you want to apply to be Georgia’s next U.S. Senator, time is running out

by Thom ChandlerNovember 13, 2019November 13, 2019

JASPER -- The owner of a Jasper restaurant that caught fire Nov. 5 has been arrested and charged with arson.

Crime, In The News

Georgia restaurant owner arrested and charged with arson

by Thom ChandlerNovember 8, 2019November 9, 2019