Eight People Killed in Fatal Crash in Jackson County

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Georgia State Patrol Troopers from Post 32 in Athens responded to a six-vehicle...

GBI Arrests Pre-K Teacher and Paraprofessional in Child Abuse Investigation in Claxton, GA

The GBI has arrested and charged Tanesha E. Herrington, age 47, of Claxton, Georgia, and Courtney Anne Dutton, age 37, of...

Sen. Emanuel Jones Calls for Immediate Removal of DeKalb County School District Superintendent Following Federal Indictment

Following news of a federal indictment against DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) issued the...

Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Applauds Trump Administration H-2A Visa Changes as “Huge Win for Georgia’s #1 Industry”

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper issued the following statement praising the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the H-2A Visa Program that will...

Pipe bomber sentenced to 14 years in prison for blowing up ATM

Abdurrahim Jalal has been sentenced for blowing up a bank automated teller machine and possessing illegal explosive devices at his home....

Georgia Initiative Reaches Gopher Tortoise Conservation Goal

The future of Georgia’s state reptile just got brighter. The state Department of Natural Resources announced today that the Georgia Gopher...

Carr Secures Final Two Convictions in Major Human Trafficking and Gang Case in Gwinnett County

Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Eric Duane Johnson, 49, of Decatur, and Bobby Jamaine Downing, 43, of Lithonia, have...

Georgia State Park and Historic Site Managers Receive Accolades – Annual Award Ceremony 2025

Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored recently during the annual Managers Conference, with many recognized for their...

UPDATE – GBI Arrests City Clerk in Ongoing City of Pearson Corruption Investigation

Georgia Mayor and City Clerk arrested. More arrests are expected.

Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Urges Georgia Cotton Producers to Check Crop for Invasive Cotton Jassid

Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Urges Georgia Cotton Producers to Check Crop for Invasive Cotton Jassid