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Laurens County residents got tax estimates in the mail this week that were too high because of a mistake by the county.
Posted inEconomy

Your Laurens County Tax Bill Is Wrong: Here’s What Really Happened

by B.T. ClarkJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Laurens County residents got tax estimates in the mail this week that were too high because of a mistake by the county. 💰 Why It Matters: You might think your property taxes are going up by hundreds of dollars, but that’s not true. The real bill will likely be much lower when it comes out […]

Four people died in what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide on Baxter Durrence Road outside Glennville.
Posted inCrime

4 Killed in South Georgia Murder-Suicide: What We Know

by Crime ReportsMay 18, 2025May 18, 2025
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Posted inIn The Know

Georgia Elected Official Bypasses Bureaucracy With Facebook Livestreams

by B.T. ClarkMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Residents in Candler County face dangerous flooding conditions today as heavy rainfall continues to drench the area.
Posted inWeather

Flash Flooding Threatens Candler County As Heavy Rain Continues

by B.T. ClarkMay 11, 2025
A 27-year-old man died after being shot in the backyard of a Dublin home, leading to murder charges against a teenager.
Posted inCrime

Teen Charged with Murder After Fatal Georgia Backyard Shooting

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering the workforce early.
Posted inEducation

These Are The Most Uneducated Counties in Georgia

by StackerApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.
Posted inEducation

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025
What We Know: Christopher Owen Byrne was captured March 21 by the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Unit in Nassau County. He had been wanted since February 16 on charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
Posted inCrime

Fugitive in Georgia Domestic Violence Case Caught in Florida

by B.T. ClarkApril 7, 2025
A drone carrying drugs and a cell phone slammed into the side of a house in Glennville. Now the state is investigating whether it was meant to drop contraband inside a nearby prison.
Posted inCrime

A Drone Struck a House And Caused a Fire. Police Believe it Was Headed for a Georgia Prison

by Crime ReportsApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025
What We Know: Andrew Holland, 39, was arrested March 28 following a four-day investigation by the sheriff's office. Holland faces four counts of aggravated sexual battery on a child and four counts of grooming a child for sexual offense. Sheriff's investigators allege Holland made contact with the child victim on four separate occasions between June 2024 and February 2025, during which he sexually abused the child.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Man Charged With Grooming 7-Year-Old

by B.T. ClarkMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025
Representatives of Georgia manufacturers asked state lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation shielding them from lawsuits brought by victims of contamination from "forever chemicals" - known as PFAS - in their water.
Posted inRepresenting You

Will Georgia Lawmakers Side With Big Business and Against Clean Water?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.
Posted inGeorgia Places

These Georgia Landmarks Are in Danger of Disappearing Forever

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025
Kandiss Taylor, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate known for her far-right views, says she’s running for Congress in 2026.
Posted inYour Vote

A Controversial Former Candidate for Georgia Governor is Running for Congress

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025
The Trump Administration has rejected Brian Kemp's plea to extend full federal funding for Hurricane Helene cleanup, a move that stalls critical support for local governments still recovering from last year's devastation.
Posted inRepresenting You

Trump Denies Kemp’s Request for Hurricane Relief Funding

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 15, 2025February 15, 2025
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Laurens County, and the driver responsible never stopped. Now, authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking down the vehicle involved.
Posted inCrime

Pedestrian Killed in Laurens County Hit-and-Run

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025
🌫 What’s Happening: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across central, eastern, and southern Georgia until mid-morning. Visibility is expected to drop to a quarter-mile or less, making travel conditions dangerous.
Posted inWeather

Georgia Residents Wake Up to Dense Fog

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Toombs County authorities are asking for your help to find missing 30-year-old man, Timothy Murry.
Posted inMissing

Search for Timothy Murry: Missing Since January 9

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 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.
Posted inHealth

Which Georgia Counties Have The Most Rats?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025

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