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Stunning capture of bright lightning illuminating a dark stormy sky at night.

Storms with 40 mph winds and hail moving fast across north Georgia

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Two men in suits and red ties stand behind podiums labeled "The Atlanta Press Club Inc." They appear to be engaged in a debate, with one man gesturing toward the other. The background features blue and red curtains. Text at the bottom reads "2026 Loudermilk-Young Debate Series Governor (R)." Logos for GPB and PBS are visible in the upper right corner.

Candidates clash over money, attacks and past records at Georgia governor debate

by Alander Rocha | Georgia RecorderApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Early voting starts today in Georgia ahead of May 19 primary

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Lightning and Gray Clouds

Severe storms possible across North Georgia through Wednesday

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

A white pickup truck with green stripes and the word "FIRE" partially visible on the side is parked on a road. In the background, there is a large, dense cloud of smoke rising from a fire in a wooded area, with trees visible at the base of the smoke. Power lines stretch across the sky above the smoke.

Fire

10 new wildfires started in Georgia on Sunday

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Georgia is experiencing severe drought, with 98% of the state in Severe Drought (D2) or worse, and about 27% in Exceptional Drought (D4), the highest drought level. The table shows the rainfall needed to get back to near-normal within 5 inches over 1, 3, and 6 months for four locations (ATL, CSG, MCN, AHN), with current water year deficits ranging from 11.77" to 14.60". Percent values indicate the portion of years with that amount of rain over the same months, based on climate records. The water year runs from October 1 to September 29. The data was updated April 26, 2026.

Georgia’s drought is so bad that even a rainy week won’t make a dent

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Georgia gas prices up 71 cents from last year

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Emory expels law student over racist threats

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

A fire burning intensely in the distance with thick smoke rising, partially obscuring trees and structures. The foreground shows scorched ground and patches of grass, with a small boat on a trailer positioned to the right.

Fire

15 new wildfires spring up in Georgia Saturday

by B.T. ClarkApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Map showing the wildfire perimeter outlined in red near Hwy 82 in the Pio area, dated April 25, 2026. The affected area covers 9,578 acres as of April 24, 2026, 2244 hours. The map includes roads such as Hwy 82, Hwy 259, Hwy 110, and Hwy 32, with nearby locations including Waynesville and Needmore. Water bodies and creeks are marked in blue, and the map uses the North American 1983 Datum with latitude and longitude grid lines. A scale bar indicates distances up to 2 miles.

Fire

Brantley County wildfire grows to nearly 10,000 acres overnight

by B.T. ClarkApril 25, 2026April 25, 2026