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GBI Investigating Death of Dublin Man

At the request of the Dublin Police Department (DPD), GBI agents are investigating the death of Christian Foskey, age 33, of Dublin, GA. Preliminary information indicates that about 9:09 p.m., on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Dublin Police Department officers responded to a report of shots-fired in the area of West Moore Street in Dublin, GA. DPD officers arrived on scene and discovered a man, later identified as Foskey, located near a home in the 100 block of West Moore Street with an apparent gunshot wound. Foskey was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Dublin, GA · 1d

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Cochran to be assigned new building inspector following complaints

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Following months of complaints from Cochran builders, the city will be assigned a new inspector, a representative announced. Brett Hanes, who serves as the Director of Development Services at Falcon Design, made the announcement during a work session on Thursday. “We will have a...

Cochran, GA · 1d

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Dublin rushes for 594 yards to take tense tangle with East Laurens

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Friday’s was another drama-filled chapter in a crosstown grudge match between Dublin and East Laurens that, over the last three seasons, has never failed to get interesting. This one had enough in every department to take the cake, starting with the football contest...

Dublin, GA · 2d

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Local chef filling nearly 300 orders for famous fruit cake

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fruit cake – it is the holiday dessert that some people look forward to while most people turn their nose up at it. That is until they try a slice of Chef James Barwick’s famous confection. The 66-year-old culinary artist is hard...

Laurens County, GA · 1d

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This Georgia Mexican Spot Has An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet That Piles On So Many Favorites It Is Hard To Pick Just One

A single plate rarely feels like enough at a good Mexican restaurant. What if you never had to choose at all?. A family favorite in Georgia has fed its neighbors since 1985. It sets out lunch and dinner buffets next to a full menu of classics. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chalupas,...

Savannah, GA · 1d

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Georgia teacher dies over the weekend

When students at a Georgia school returned on Monday morning, they were missing a beloved teacher.

Fort Valley, GA · 2d

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Smoky Mountains Could See 5 to 9 Inches of Snow Friday Night as Flurries Reach North Georgia Mountains and Western North Carolina

NORTH GEORGIA — A cold front is expected to arrive in North Georgia late Thursday, followed by a strong push of cold air on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow still looks likely in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, where some spots could pick up 5 to 9 inches. The latest European model also shows a few snow flurries possible in the northeast Georgia mountains Friday night, followed by a few chilly days before temperatures moderate.

Georgia · 2d

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Traffic flowing at GA/SC state line following crash

UPDATE, 11:26am – As of this update, traffic is flowing at the state line. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – Traffic at the Georgia-Carolina state line is at a crawl following a crash. According to South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) website, the right westbound lane (coming into Augusta) is shut down. The site says traffic […]

Augusta, GA · 1d

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Governor Brian Kemp delivers new property tax relief as Georgia homeowners receive $18,000 assessment reduction

Atlanta, Georgia – For eligible Georgia homeowners, the latest round of state tax relief will show up where it matters: on the property tax bill. The benefit reduces a home’s assessed value by $18,000 for the 2026 tax year, lowering the amount owed. That figure is the reduction...

Georgia · 1d

98.9 WORD

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Georgia man gets life sentence after Upstate woman murdered

Anderson County, SC · 1d

Savannah Morning News

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Why this Georgia bakery is crowned No. 1 in state by Food Republic

From beloved neighborhood bakeries to hidden gems serving up handcrafted treats, every state has a bakery worth putting on the map. A new feature from Food Republic highlights one bakery in each state, recognizing the businesses that stand out for their food, reputation and customer reviews. Georgia's pick combines two culinary traditions under one roof, bringing together artisan baking and a butcher counter. Here's which Georgia bakery made the list and what makes it stand out. Best bakery in Georgia Atlanta's Evergreen Butcher and Baker earned the honor for its naturally leavened sourdough baguettes, which also landed it on a New York Times list of the best bakeries in 2024. The bakery, located at 2011 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE, is known for Vollkornbrot, a slightly tangy wholegrain rye, as well as buttery croissants and sausage rolls available in flavors like ham and cheese and chocolate. "Most bakeries don't have the benefit of a fully operational, artisan butcher counter, but young married couple Emma and Sean decided to utilize both of their talents at Evergreen Butcher + Baker," Food Republic wrote. The publication also pointed to the restaurant's Cheeseburger Sundays, featuring burgers served on fermented, house-baked sesame buns. .oembed-frame {

Georgia · 2d

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Georgia Secretary of State launches investigation after unreported votes flip lead in state house

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has launched an investigation into Seminole County election results after hundreds of Election Day votes were left out of the county’s initial election results, changing which candidate was leading a closely contested State House District race. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, the […]

Seminole County, GA · 2d

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6 Things Alligators Do in Georgia in the Winter

Georgians who live near water might wonder what the gators are up to all winter. Get ready for some surprising answers. Alligators in Georgia stop feeding once temperatures drop below 70 degrees, according to University of Georgia (UGA) Extension. That’s a mild afternoon for you. Alligators are cold-blooded, which...

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Georgia man nearly killed after fall from debris truck, hit by 2 cars in Navarre Beach

NAVARRE BEACH, Fla. -- A Georgia man was working in Navarre Beach, helping with hurricane debris cleanup in October when he was nearly killed. 27-year-old Matthew Bell was operating the boom on a debris truck when a powerline clipped him. He fell 14 feet off the truck and onto the road, and was then hit by two cars.

Navarre, FL · 16h

Savannah Morning News

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Did you know Savannah has the oldest bar in Georgia? Check it out

The oldest bar in Georgia is a Savannah hotspot . Not only is it connected to the state's founder, it's also tied to a world-renowned novel. What is Georgia's first bar? In its list of the oldest bars in every state, VinePair identified The Pirates' House as Georgia's first. It's housed in an old inn and tavern founded in 1753 as the state became more established, welcoming in more visitors. The inn and tavern grew out from what was the Herb House, built in 1734 as a home to the gardener of what was the first public agricultural experimental garden in America, which was established by Georgia's founder James Oglethorpe in 1733. How did the Pirates House get its name? As Savannah became a thriving seaport, the inn/tavern was a popular destination for sailors. The Pirates' House also has a connection to perhaps the most popular pirates book ever written: Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island." It mentions multiple times how one Captain Flint died in Savannah drinking and being merry. It's believed the Pirates' House was the inspiration for this piece of backstory. Pirates House menu As a bar, the Pirates' House has a full menu of drinks including featured

Savannah, GA · 2d

USA TODAY

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Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way

It's finally starting to feel like fall outside, but it may be a short season as winter temperatures are making their way to Georgia later this week. The state saw a cool-down period this week where temperatures began to dip into the lower 40s and 30s in the northern part of the state, also reaching as low as 42 degrees in central Georgia in places like Macon and Columbus. Frost advisories have been issued for some of Georgia's northern counties at the beginning of this week, but "the coldest weather of the season thus far looms this weekend," according to the National Weather Service. Shop winter essentials at Amazon Is it going to snow in Georgia? "Behind a late week cold front, the coolest temperatures of the season thus far will arrive next weekend," the NWS said as of Tuesday. "Lows will fall to at or below freezing for most areas." But, weather officials said the conditions are likely to remain dry. There is a slight chance of rain in North Georgia on Thursday, but snow is unlikely. Here are the expected temperatures in Atlanta this week: Tuesday: high of 71, low of 48 Wednesday: high of 71, low of

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Georgia woman hands out free food to neighbors. Then she gets arrested for allegedly standing on the road

The woman was reportedly only helping direct vehicles that had lined up to reach the distribution site.

Atlanta, GA · 2h

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Earthquake Strikes Northwest Georgia, North and West of Atlanta

An earthquake struck northwest Georgia this morning, well north and west of the Atlanta metro area. According to USGS, at 7:53 am today near the town of LaFayette, Georgia, an earthquake struck from a depth of 4.8 km and a magnitude of 2.0. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.

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USA TODAY

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How Georgia’s new high school football playoff system works, why it’s controversial

The Georgia high school football playoff schedule is set, and the state's new ranking system has already sparked plenty of discussion. Ahead of the 2026-27 school year, Georgia adopted a new playoff ranking system, the Post Season Rankings (PSR), for all of sports. The goal is to create a more fair postseason by ensuring the most deserving teams earn playoff spots, regardless of their region. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Georgia High School Association released the playoff brackets for all eight classifications. Here is everything you need to know about how Georgia's new playoff system works: How does Georgia's playoff system work? Under the new format, the top 32 teams in each classification qualified for the playoffs, rather than automatically awarding postseason spots to the top four teams in each region. Region champions, however, received automatic playoff berths. The GHSA used the PSR formula, its computer-based ranking system, to determine the remaining qualifiers and playoff seeds. According to the GHSA, the PSR system rewards winning consistently, playing strong GHSA schedules, opponents who also win consistently and strong regional competition depth. The system has reduced emphasis on classification bonuses, margin of victory and subjective ranking systems. What is the PSR formula?

Georgia · 2d

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Fugitive wanted in Georgia gun and drug case turns himself in

The last person wanted in a massive Georgia gang-related gun theft and drug-trafficking case has turned himself in, the FBI says.

Georgia · 2d

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