Little change in lingering drought
The drought stubbornly refuses to vacate Georgia as it continues to weaken week-by-week. The only changes in its status are a tiny increase in the areas considered “abnormally” dry and…
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State unemployment rate down; labor force & employment set new records
Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,480,790) and employment (5,301,774) in July, and the state’s unemployment rate declined to 3.3%, the same as a year ago.…
2nd West Nile Virus case; Murder charges dropped; Growing concern over ICE detention center; Ga. vaccine exemptions increasing
Plea for help in search for alleged serial rapist
Ga. man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after plane crash
Scam thwarted; Chattahoochee’s not deep enough; More West Nile ‘skeeters’; Dog in her pool was no ordinary canine
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Tacos? At Waffle House?
Waffle House is testing tacos at 45 of its Georgia restaurants including two in Flowery Branch, marking a shift from its traditional breakfast‑focused menu. One of the Flowery Branch locations…
Health »
Former volunteer back with NGHS but in different role
A woman who began her healthcare career as a teen volunteer with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has returned to the organization as a physician assistant. Sarah Williamson has joined…
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LISTEN: Tina Boggs and Andy Schneider on Seniors Helping Seniors
Tina Boggs and Andy Schneider talk about the work of Seniors Helping Seniors, a non-medical, in-home care agency located in Buford, GA.
High School Sports »
Gville, Buford season opener to be on national TV
Defending Georgia Class 6A champion Buford will begin its season at home against Gainesville in…
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.
College and Professional Sports »
UGA #3 in AP pre-season college football poll
The University of Georgia is #3 in the AP pre-season Top 25 college football poll,…
Tommy John, who became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83. (SRN NEWS/AP)
Falcons rusher James Pearce Jr. was suspended Friday for 8 games by NFL for Feb. domestic incident. Meanwhile, the Falcons lost this year’s first pre-season game Friday night.