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Close up photograph of several multi directional round amplified emergency siren or noon time horns on top of a wooden pole in a small town in Wisconsin.

Low battery causes tornado siren malfunction in Cobb County

by County NewsJune 13, 2021June 13, 2021

Every once in a while, after working long and sometimes grueling shifts, after getting yelled at and spat on and occasionally having plastic cups thrown at him, Officer Brian Vaughan feels so worn down that he wonders if being a cop is still worth it.

Added scrutiny and stress take toll on mental health of police officers

by Katja Ridderbusch | GHNJune 12, 2021September 24, 2023

The dog is hiding under the sofa and afraid to go out.

Tips and Knowledge

Fireworks can cause anxiety for dogs. Here’s how you can help

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2021June 18, 2021

Ambulance in motion

Traffic & Transportation

20 People died in Memorial Day crashes in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2021June 12, 2021

Patriotic holiday. Happy family, parents and daughter child girl with American flag outdoors. USA celebrate 4th of July.

Spending July 4 at St. Simons Island? Here’s what you need to know

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2021June 12, 2021

As warm-season turfgrasses continue to green up, diseases are rearing their ugly heads. The main culprit this time of year is a fungus, Rhizoctonia solani, that causes large patch disease in lawns. Large patch can infect all warm-season turfgrasses, but centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia are particularly susceptible.

How to keep your lawn disease-free this summer

by Tripp Williams | CAES NewsJune 12, 2021June 12, 2021

Just in time to have fun again, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! This beloved outdoor event welcomes attendees for three days of fine art, live music and family fun. Usually held in the spring, the 85th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival shakes things up and will take place this summer from August 6-8.

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is coming back. Here’s what you need to know

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2021September 24, 2023

A federal judge Thursday denied a bid to force Major League Baseball (MLB) to reverse its decision to pull this year’s All-Star Game out of Georgia in protest of a state law putting new restrictions on voting.

‘No legal standing:’ Judge rules against bid to reverse All-Star Game decision

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 10, 2021June 11, 2021

A 36-year-old fugitive is dead after being shot by police Wednesday afternoon in Fulton County.

Crime

Georgia State Patrol kills fugitive in Fulton County

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

The Valdosta Police Department has added a new member to its team filled with dedication, drive, and a lot of fluff. Iva is a two-year-old Belgian Malinois that now works alongside K-9 handler James Turner.

Crime

Meet Iva, Valdosta’s newest K-9 officer

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Growth ripe tomato

Are you giving your tomatoes too much love?

by Mary Carol Sheffield | CAES NewsJune 10, 2021June 11, 2021

A 33-year-old Sharpsburg man was shot and killed by a Georgia State Patrol officer after police say he fired shots at officers after a chase that ended in a crash off I-185 Thursday.

Crime

Georgia man killed by police after chase that ended in crash

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2021June 11, 2021

A second Republican candidate has entered the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Greensboro, who is leaving Congress to run for Georgia secretary of state.

Your Government

Pro-Trump businessman Mike Collins announces run for Congress

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 8, 2021September 24, 2023

The United States Capitol building

Your Government

What to expect when Georgia redistricts Congressional seats

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 7, 2021September 24, 2023

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is assisting the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) in the effort to find and remove tegus from the wild in southeast Georgia, and the public’s help remains critical to keeping these big, South American lizards from getting a toehold in the state.

If you see this invasive lizard in South Georgia, report it immediately

by Courtney Cameron | CAES News and Rick Lavender | CAES NewsJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021

A 29-year-old Griffin Man was killed by police Saturday morning after a chase that started in Clayton County ended in neighboring Spalding County.

Crime

Georgia man dead after two-county police chase

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2021June 11, 2021

Health insurance form with dollars and stethoscope

Biden administration puts brakes on Georgia’s plan to ditch healthcare.gov

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 5, 2021June 11, 2021

A deputy and a suspect are both in serious condition after a shootout in Tift County Friday.

Crime

Deputy and suspect in serious condition after shootout in Tift County

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2021June 4, 2021

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