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UPDATE: Illegal drugs delivered to prisons; Contaminated beaches; 10 tornados; Fish kill probe deepens

June 25, 2026 / kenstanford

(GA. NEWS NETWORK) *Federal investigators are shutting down a multi-state prison contraband operation that centered in Macon. The Middle Georgia U.S. Attorney’s office said Wednesday that a dozen people have…

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Oakwood: Apparent murder-suicide

NTSB report: No conclusions on cause of fatal helicopter crash

Hall Co. unemployment rate up

Flock cameras get credit for quick arrest in Barrow Co.

UPDATE: New info on Jackson Co. drug bust

Georgia News »

UPDATE: Illegal drugs delivered to prisons; Contaminated beaches; 10 tornados; Fish kill probe deepens

UPDATE #2: Big property tax hike; But, she’s not dead!; Bye, bye, GOP; Terrified kids; and more

State’s QR codes for counting votes will remain for midterms after lawmakers vote to delay a fix

I’ll just drive; Two more deputies arrested; A World Cup extension; That’s some nasty water

Democrats blast requirement to recount Ga. votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codes

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Hall Co. unemployment rate up

Surgical tech named NGHS’s Employee of the Year

A new thrift store is opening in a few days in Gainesville. America’s Thrift Store plans to open June 30 at 1500 Browns Bridge Road.

New Home Depot coming to Cumming

Double-digit dips in gas prices all around

Community Focus »

LISTEN: David Gibbs Discusses Wednesday’s Town Hall Meeting and Courthouse Developments

LISTEN: Mark Turner on Winning the Hall Commission District 1 Seat

LISTEN: Tyler Crawford on Winning the Hall Commission District 3 Runoff

LISTEN: Andrew Clyde on What’s Happening in Washington

LISTEN: Ann Gainey on Her New Book Breathe In, Breathe Out

High School Sports »

WHHS announces new coaching hires for 2026-2027 school year

Ivy-Watson Field, the home of the GHS baseball Red Elephants, is about to undergo a nearly $8M redo. It’s expected to be finished by the end of the year and will involve completely rebuilding everything.

Ga. High School Assn. denies North Cobb Christian proposal to give 8th graders varsity eligibility, the AJC reports. The school’s reasoning: they already practice against the varsity.

Following court loss in Gville last year, GHSA seeking ways to prevent a repeat

Legendary high school football coach who once coached at JHS is dead

College Sports »

Design for redo of Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium complete

UGA eliminated from Men’s College World Series Wednesday night, losing to Oklahoma 11-4.

UGA beats Texas 2-0 Tuesday night to stay alive in the Men’s College World Series and will play Oklahoma Wednesday night.

Men’s College World Series: Ga. falls to Oklahoma 4-3 Monday night and into the losers’ bracket. Bulldogs now must play again Tuesday night against Texas in an elimination game.

Professional Sports »

Atlanta’s NHL hopes dashed? The AJC reports the league is formally exploring expansion in Houston and Austin. The league commissioner is quoted as saying Atlanta’s bids aren’t as “far along” as the Texas ones.

Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club is no longer guaranteed to host the Tour Championship. The PGA Tour is shaking up its schedule that will change the event. The tournament will instead rotate through different courses every year. East Lake has hosted the Tour Championship since 2004.

Braves pitcher Spencer Strider out for at least four weeks with more elbow problems. Meanwhile, catcher Drake Baldwin, who has been on the injured list, has rejoined the team.

Violences mars NYC following Knicks’ 1st NBA championship in 50+ years

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