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GBI: Dublin school investigation ‘active and ongoing’

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed this week that its nearly yearlong investigation into the Dublin City Schools financial crisis is “active and ongoing.”. Dublin District Attorney Harold McLendon requested the GBI investigation in January following a special state examination that confirmed the...

Dublin, GA · 2d

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Runoff outcome could boost Georgia Democrats’ power in state House

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Georgia Democrats are preparing to take control of the state House, but a South Georgia runoff could determine the size of their majority. Unofficial results show Democrats with 92 seats and Republicans with 87. One seat remains undecided. Following Nov. 3’s historic midterm elections, the...

Georgia · 1d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Round 1 of playoffs

For more, see previews all 123 first-round games here: 7A | 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | A | Private Class 7A: Hillgrove at Peachtree Ridge Seeding: Hillgrove (7-3) is the No. 18 seed. Peachtree Ridge (7-3) is the No. 15 seed. Rankings: Both are unranked. Coaches: Justin DeShon (34-32 in six seasons at Hillgrove, 64-74-1 overall); Matt Helmerich (36-20 in five seasons at Peachtree Ridge, 77-43 overall) Last meeting/series: Hillgrove won 30-14 in the second round of the 2024 Class 6A playoffs in their only meeting. Playoff history: Hillgrove is making its third straight playoff appearance and is trying to reach the round of 16 for the third straight time. Peachtree Ridge is making its fifth straight playoff appearance and is trying to reach the round of 16 for the first time since 2024. Common opponents: None. Score vs. schedule: Hillgrove’s average score is 34-24 against the 25th-hardest schedule in Class 7A. Peachtree Ridge’s average score is 27-25 against the 28th-hardest schedule in Class 7A. Distance: 34 linear miles (22nd-closest among 123 first-round games) Maxwell Ratings’ projection: Peachtree Ridge 27, Hillgrove 25 Class 6A: Houston County at Kell Seeding: Houston County (5-5) is the No.

Georgia · 2d

Country Herald

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Georgia Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Blue Ridge, GA

Sudden bursts of heavy snow can threaten I-75, I-575 and North Georgia mountain highways when winter weather develops.

Georgia · 6h

Savannah Morning News

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Georgia officials tracking invasive tegus that can grow 4 feet long

A large invasive lizard native to South America has established a wild population in southeast Georgia , and state wildlife officials are asking residents to report sightings as they work to keep the reptiles from spreading. The Argentine black and white tegu can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh 10 pounds or more, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. DNR says Georgia's only known wild population is in Toombs and Tattnall counties. The agency has been investigating reports of the reptiles in the area since 2018. Although tegus are occasionally reported in other parts of Georgia, DNR says those sightings generally involve escaped or released pets rather than additional established wild populations. Where have invasive tegus been found in Georgia? The only known wild population of Argentine black and white tegus in Georgia is in Toombs and Tattnall counties, according to DNR. The agency began investigating reports in eastern Toombs County and western Tattnall County in 2018. DNR is working with the public and other partners to track sightings, trap the reptiles and assess the population. The University of Georgia's Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health maintains a map of reported Argentine black and white

Georgia · 2d

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Proposed SNAP changes could impact tens of thousands of Georgians and organizations that serve them

Tens of thousands of Georgians could lose their food stamp benefits under a new federal rule change proposed Tuesday.

Georgia · 2d

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Georgia governor announces $19 million project bringing 330 new jobs to metro Atlanta

HENRY COUNTY, GA — More than 300 new jobs are coming to Henry County as a New York-based company prepares to build a new logistics center south of Atlanta. Gov. Brian Kemp announced that SupplyHouse, an online distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical supplies, plans to invest approximately $19 million in the new facility.

Henry County, GA · 2d

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2026 Georgia High School Football Playoff Predictions: Round 1

ITG Next’s Phil Jones gives his score predictions for six of the top games being played in Round 1 of the 2026 Georgia high school football playoffs. Parkview head coach Adam Clack and his Panthers enter the Class 7A playoffs as the No. 14 seed with plenty of confidence and momentum after winning five of their final six regular-season games.

Georgia · 1d

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Georgia, South Carolina Shelve Jasper Terminal

Georgia and South Carolina have halted work on the long-planned Jasper Ocean Terminal, setting aside a binational port project once envisioned as one of North America’s largest container facilities. The Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports agreed in a May 19 letter to “stand down” all work on...

South Carolina · 1d

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Christmas Transforms This Georgia Garden Center Into A Festive Wonderland Every Holiday Season

Every winter, a greenhouse that spends spring full of flowers gets packed wall to wall with fresh-cut Christmas trees. Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, White Pine, and Nordmann trees all wait for their new living rooms. The staff will even trim a fresh cut and help tie your tree to the...

Augusta, GA · 2d

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Eight Georgia Hot Dog Stands That Have Been Serving The Same Recipe For Generations

Some Georgia restaurants change their menus every season, but a few hot dog stands figured out the formula long ago and never let go. Their chili, slaw, and mustard combos have fed grandparents, parents, and kids at the same counters for decades. A few of these spots date back more...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Tyler Perry Buys Puerto Rico Mansion, Insists Georgia Stays Home Base

Tyler Perry says Georgia will remain his home base even as he plans to spend extended time in Puerto Rico, where he recently closed on a sprawling mansion. The filmmaker made the comments around the premiere of his new Netflix holiday film, The Gospel of Christmas, at Atlanta's Tabernacle on Monday night.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

Country Herald

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North Georgia Freeze Risk Saturday: Temperatures Drop Into 20s

Gusts up to 25 mph Thursday and Friday precede a chilly weekend across north and central Georgia.

Georgia · 2d

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Man identified years after his skeleton was found in a Berkeley County coal plant

CROSS — The family of a 47-year-old Georgia man have been granted some semblance of closure after authorities identified skeletal remains that were found on the grounds of a coal plant and went unidentified for more than two years, the Berkeley County coroner said. After extensive genetic genealogy testing,...

Georgia · 22h

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FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Jeff Davis blocks PAT to beat East Laurens, Dublin downs Vidalia in first round

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... East Laurens’ season ended in gut-wrenching fashion, Dublin was customarily dominant in its playoff debut and Johnson, Dodge and Bleckley counties joined Swainsboro and Treutlen in the first-round win column as the Heart of Georgia kicked off the GHSA playoffs Friday night. Some AAAA games remain to be played at various times on Saturday, including at 7 p.m. in the SHU when West Laurens will host Westover.

East Dublin, GA · 12h

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Man accused of snatching lottery tickets from multiple Georgia gas stations

A 20-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he stole lottery tickets from multiple gas stations throughout an east Georgia county.

Richmond County, GA · 1d

Georgia Recorder

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Democratic wins revive Medicaid expansion push in Georgia, but new hurdles await

Three days after Keisha Lance Bottoms won the governor’s seat, Ryan Loke faced a crowd of Georgia health advocates, some giddy at the possibility of the state finally expanding Medicaid. Loke understood. In 2019, as health policy adviser to newly elected Gov. Brian Kemp, Loke had helped form the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program and […]

Georgia · 2d

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Fire displaces 4 people after flames break out at Georgia home

Four people were displaced after a fire broke out at a home late Wednesday night.

Georgia · 2d

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9 Georgia Thrift Stores Where A Twenty-Dollar Bill Still Fills A Holiday Gift Bag

A brand-new designer top, original tag still attached, once sold for one dollar at a thrift shop in this state. One single dollar. I keep thinking about that tag and the poor shopper who paid full price somewhere else. That find is not a lonely fluke either. Another mountain-town shopper...

Georgia · 2d