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Omar Cuenca-Marino, the alleged leader of Mexico's Los Rojos drug cartel, now faces federal charges in Georgia after being extradited to the United States. The 41-year-old Mexican national is accused of orchestrating the importation of massive quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin into the U.S.

Crime

Mexican Cartel Leader Extradited to Georgia on Drug Trafficking Charges

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

❗Why It Matters: Rodents do more than make noise in the walls. They carry diseases like hantavirus and salmonella, and their presence can worsen asthma and allergies—particularly in children. Beyond health concerns, rats and mice cause structural damage to homes by chewing through wires, walls, and insulation.

Which Georgia Counties Have The Most Rats?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025

Updated List of School Closings

Around Georgia: School Closings

by Weather ReportsJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

A right-wing Republican state senator was arrested Thursday morning while attempting to enter the House chambers to attend the State of the State address by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp.

Representing You

Controversy: Georgia Senator Arrested at Brian Kemp’s State of the State

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia Recorder and Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

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Crime

Georgia Man Accused of Trafficking Enough Fentanyl to Kill 500,000 People

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Residents of Georgia's Lanier, Murray, and Jeff Davis Counties have reason to celebrate: they top the state in growth of mental health care providers, according to a recent five-year study by Mission Connection. But not all areas fared well, with Irwin County showing the steepest decline in resources.

Which Georgia Counties Have The Best Mental Health Care?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Current weather models are showing an increased likelihood of snow, and this time those chances extend through the metro Atlanta area. Snowfall could arrive in Georgia as early as Friday morning, with the heaviest accumulations expected in the mountains, but a possibility of an inch of snow north of Macon.

Georgia’s Snow Forecast for Friday Has Changed: Here’s How

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025

A major winter storm is expected to hit Georgia later this week, and state officials are already preparing for its impact.

Georgia Braces for Incoming Winter Storm

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Snowfall is becoming more likely later this week in north Georgia, with the heaviest accumulations expected in the mountains.

What Are The Chances of Snow in Georgia on Friday?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 6, 2025

North Georgia residents could see light snow early Sunday and Monday mornings as colder air moves into the area.

Could it Snow in Georgia This Weekend?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Politics dominated 2024 in Georgia, a presidential election year that saw former President Donald Trump turn the tables on Democrats in the Peach State.

The Georgia Chronicles

2024 In Review: Major News Stories Shaping Georgia in 2024

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 26, 2024December 29, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene is pushing for Elon Musk to become Speaker of the House. In an urgent email to her constituents, Greene asked for feedback on Musk’s potential nomination.

Representing You

Should Elon Musk Be Speaker of The House? Marjorie Taylor Greene Thinks So

by B.T. ClarkDecember 20, 2024December 20, 2024

Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk released a report Tuesday claiming that former Rep. Liz Cheney and the January 6th Select Committee mishandled their investigation into the 2021 Capitol attack.

Representing You

Barry Loudermilk Accuses Liz Cheney of Witness Tampering

by B.T. ClarkDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024