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Orange traffic sign with black text reading ROAD OPEN next to a traffic cone

Traffic & Transportation

Highway 32 reopens as wildfire crews remain on the ground in Brantley County

by B.T. ClarkMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

tornado, storm, weather

Tornado Watch expands deeper into South Georgia through this afternoon

by B.T. ClarkMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Road leading into a forest with large smoke plume from a wildfire

Fire

Evacuees can return home as wildfire still smolders in Brantley County

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 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

Brantley County lifts evacuation orders, curfew after wildfire

by B.T. ClarkMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Map showing evacuation zones for Hwy 82, GA-GAS-130044, dated May 2, 2026. The map covers 22,532 acres as of April 30, 2026, at 2200 hours. Areas are divided into numbered sections with boundaries marked for divisions (Div A, Div E, Div G, Div I, Div J, Div L, Div M) and branches (Branch I, Branch II). The map highlights mandatory evacuation zones in red, voluntary evacuation zones in yellow, and no evacuation zones in white. Additional markings include division breaks, branch breaks, wildfire perimeter, county boundary, communities, and WMA boundary. Major roads such as US Hwy 82 and State Rte 110 are labeled.

Fire

More Brantley County wildfire evacuees cleared to return home Saturday

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Three firefighters wearing yellow protective jackets, helmets, and green pants are working in a forest area with charred ground and fallen branches, likely after a wildfire. The surrounding trees show signs of burning and smoke is visible in the background.

Fire

Pineland Road wildfire grows slightly, reaches 44% containment

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Map showing the wildfire perimeter near Hwy 82 as of May 2, 2026. The wildfire perimeter is outlined in red, with uncontained fire edges marked by red jagged lines and contained fire edges marked by solid black lines. The affected area covers 22,532 acres as of April 30, 2026, 22:00 hours. Key roads within the perimeter include Campbell Rd, Stewart Rd, Browntown Rd, State Rte 32, and State Rte 110. The map also shows county boundaries for Wayne, Brantley, and Glynn counties. The scale at the bottom indicates distances up to 2 miles.

Fire

Highway 82 wildfire reaches 45% containment as rain moves in

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Three workers wearing yellow shirts, green pants, red helmets, and safety gear stand next to a large yellow Caterpillar D5K bulldozer on muddy ground under a cloudy sky.

Fire

More Brantley County wildfire evacuees can go home today

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 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

Highway 82 wildfire still burning as second fire starts in Wayne County

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A man with short dark hair and a beard stands in front of a height measurement chart on a gray cinder block wall. He is wearing a gray T-shirt with the word "BLESSED" printed on the front in a rectangular patch. His arms are behind his back, and he has a tattoo visible on his left forearm. The height chart behind him shows measurements in inches and centimeters.

Crime

Georgia man sold jailed woman’s Lexus for $700

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026