Top GA Beaches For Memorial Day 2022: Jekyll Island, Tybee Island

Memorial Day weekend is May 26-30. Here are some of the top beaches in Georgia for a quick holiday getaway.

GA Primary Results 2022: Kemp Over Perdue; Abrams, Walker, Warnock Win

Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock will meet Nov. 8 in a Senate race, while Brian Kemp will face Stacey Abrams in a GA governor rematch.

​National Wine Day A Perfect Excuse To Support Georgia Wineries

Wednesday is National Wine Day — the perfect mid-week excuse to celebrate with Georgia wines or support a local wine bar. Clink!

Poll Times, Where To Vote, Who's Running: GA Primary Election 2022

Primary Election Day is Tuesday in Georgia, and voters will narrow down the field for governor, secretary of state and local races.

Monkeypox Spreads In U.S.: What Georgia Residents Need To Know

Currently, about 200 monkeypox cases are either suspected or confirmed in about a dozen countries in Europe and North America.

Memorial Day 2022: Best, Worst Times To Travel From Atlanta

Nearly 40 million Americans, including Georgians, will hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday as many are overdue for a vacation.

GA Primary Election 2022: Kemp, Walker Lead In GOP Polling For Races

Polls show Gov. Brian Kemp with a big lead over David Perdue in the GOP governor's primary, while Herschel Walker leads GOP Senate hopefuls.

Time Runs Short For Candidates Trailing Herschel Walker In Georgia's Key U.S. Senate Race

A bluegrass band serenaded voters eating ribs and pulled pork sandwiches recently, as Gary Black walked from table-to-table.

Georgia Supreme Court Hears Case Arguing For Confederate Monument Protections

It stems from lawsuits filed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Democratic Voters Make ‘Painful Choice' In McBath Vs. Bourdeaux U.S. House Race

Thomas Jonah has no complaints about Democratic Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux, who has represented Georgia's 7th congressional district.

Jan. 6 Investigators Want Georgia's Loudermilk To Explain Pre-Attack U.S. Capitol Tour

The panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol asked Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia to answer questions.

Record Early Voting Ends, Setting Up Georgia's High-Stakes 2022 Election Day

Tuesday's primary for governor, secretary of state, Congress, state lawmakers, and a host of other races are expected to draw big numbers.

GA's Least Healthy Menu Item: Here's Where To Find It

A health and nutrition website offers its opinion on the most unwholesome menu options in all 50 states. Here's where to find the one in GA.

Hyundai To Build First Electric Vehicle Plant In Georgia, But Officials Mum On Incentives Offered

Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest more than $5.5 billion to build the facility.

Georgia Investigation Forces Pennsylvania-Based Company To Improve Upkeep Of Peach State Cemeteries

The state launched an investigation following complaints about seven Georgia cemeteries StoneMor Inc. operates.

Jif Peanut Butter Recall: GA Cases Of Salmonella Poisoning

Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter have been recalled. Two illnesses linked to the tainted peanut butter have been reported in Georgia.

Georgia Bill Requires Superior Court Judge To Grant Bail In Human Trafficking Cases

Senate Bill 461 adds human trafficking to the list of violent and sexual offenses that require a Superior Court judge to grant bail.

Georgia Issues More Than $415M In Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds For Nonprofit Recovery

The money, which goes to more than 30 recipients, is from the American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Experts Say Georgia Policymakers Should Remove Governmental Barriers To Job Creation

The non-seasonally adjusted CPI rose 0.3% in April and has increased 8.3% in the last 12 months.

Alabama Bond Question, Atlanta And Little Rock Local Measures On Tuesday Ballot

Measure would amend state constitution to issue bonds for improvement, renovation, acquisition, construction and maintenance of state parks.

Georgia Ports Authority To Spend $430M To Improve Container Port In Savannah

Of $430 million, GPA is covering $395.4 million through the authority's proceeds. Federal government is chipping in a $34.6 million grant.

GA Good News: Best Places To Live, Pet Adoptions, And Top Baby Names

Good news stories in GA this week 3 cities make best places to live list; free pet adoptions; and 2021 top baby names in Georgia.

Jury Finds Defendant Not Guilty Of Murder Of Former GA Beauty Queen

Ryan Duke was found not guilty on five counts, including felony murder, but was found guilty of concealing the death of Tara Grinstead.

In Commentary, Author Wonders If Georgia Voters Will Copy Pa., Republican Mastriano Fiasco

In Pennsylvania, Republican primary voters have nominated a radical, full-blown insurrectionist as their candidate for governor.

Georgia Man Charged With Obtaining A Fraudulent $9.5 Million Paycheck Protection Program Loan

Carl Delano Torjagbo, also known as Karl Lucius Delano, 42, faces bank fraud and money laundering charges.

Op-Ed: Big Labor Fights Dirty Over Control Of Southeast Port Jobs

For decades, ILA bosses like Daggett have “held a tight grip on who is hired” at seaports al all along the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S.

GA Weekend Events: 'Soulful' Sunday Brunch, Painting, Alpaca Farm

There are several events happening this weekend in the Atlanta area. Enjoy Sunday brunch in Loganville; visit an Alpaca farm and more.

Candidate Profile: Patty Durand Public Service Commission District 2

Patty Durand is running for Georgia Public Service Commission District 2 in the May 24 General Primary/Special Election.

Georgia Election Board Dismisses Claims Of ‘Ballot Harvesting' In 2020 Election

The Georgia State Election Board voted unanimously Tuesday to dismiss three cases based on claims of illegal “ballot harvesting."

These Are 2021’s Most Popular Baby Names In Georgia

The Social Security Administration has revealed the top names for babies born in Georgia in 2021. See which names topped the list.

Man Accused Of Killing GA Teacher Says Former Friend Did It: Report

Ryan Duke walked back his confession while defending himself on the stand Tuesday, saying Bo Dukes killed Tara Grinstead.

COVID Booster For GA Kids Gets FDA OK: What It Means

As the latest variant pushes up the number of COVID cases in Georgia, the FDA has OKed a booster dose of Pfizer for kids ages 5 to 11.

Georgia School Teachers Creating New Lesson Plans To Comply With Culture War Laws

Georgia students trade for sunglasses and swimsuits after a school year, but for teachers, it's fighting back Republicans' attacks on books.

Opinion: Let's Make Georgia School Buses Clean For The Children

Each day, parents send their little ones off to school to discover their places in the world – many of them by bus.

Georgians In Line For $585M From Feds To Relieve Housing Scarcity, Pandemic Victims

Georgia communities and nonprofits are receiving an influx of hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to help relieve ‌homelessness‌.

Kemp OKs Expanded Medicaid Coverage For New Moms, Rejects Coverage For HIV

Low-income moms will be eligible for a year of Medicaid coverage under a bill Gov. Brian Kemp just quietly signed into law.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Opponents Renew Bid To Boot Her From Ballot

A group of voters in Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Northwest Georgia district has renewed its challenge of her candidacy.

3 GA Cities Rank Among Best Places To Live: U.S. News

Three Georgia cities are named to the nation’s 150 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report.

2 Georgia College Baseball Players Die In Car Crash

Two freshman pitchers were killed Saturday hours after LaGrange College won the USA South Conference championship.

Historic Report On Federal Indian Boarding Schools Finds Two In Georgia, 400 Nationwide

For the first time in history, the Department of Interior investigated the federal Indian boarding school system across the United States.