WEATHER ALERT
GEORGIA NEWS
MORE GEORGIA NEWS
Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville
Read full article: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in JacksonvilleYou can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project through Nov. 25.
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta’s airport is arrested in the terminal following tip, police say
Read full article: Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta’s airport is arrested in the terminal following tip, police sayPolice have arrested a man accused of threatening to open fire at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta.
‘Steps towards healing’: Sapelo Island honors victims of gangway collapse a year after tragedy
Read full article: ‘Steps towards healing’: Sapelo Island honors victims of gangway collapse a year after tragedyCommunity members, victims’ families and survivors gathered Saturday morning to mark one year since the deadly gangway collapse on Sapelo Island.
Community comes together to honor victims of Sapelo Island gangway collapse 1 year after deadly incident
Read full article: Community comes together to honor victims of Sapelo Island gangway collapse 1 year after deadly incidentCommunity members, victims’ families and survivors gathered Saturday morning to mark one year since the deadly gangway collapse on Sapelo Island.
Georgia judge resigns following accusations of DUI outside Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club
Read full article: Georgia judge resigns following accusations of DUI outside Wacko’s Gentlemen’s ClubA Brunswick Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge resigned Thursday, more than a week after he was arrested and accused of drunk driving outside of a Jacksonville strip club.
Father’s story of baby’s kidnapping unravels after infant’s body found in trash bag, police say
Read full article: Father’s story of baby’s kidnapping unravels after infant’s body found in trash bag, police sayPolice in suburban Atlanta say they found the body of a six-month-old boy wrapped in a trash bag after his father claimed the child was kidnapped.
DNA from discarded cup leads to Georgia man’s arrest in 1990s sexual assaults in New York
Read full article: DNA from discarded cup leads to Georgia man’s arrest in 1990s sexual assaults in New YorkProsecutors say a Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting five women during a New York City crime spree in the early 1990s was linked to the cases by DNA authorities obtained from a discarded cup he had used inside a sheriff's office.
GBI: All charges dropped against former Camden County magistrate judge, 2 others
Read full article: GBI: All charges dropped against former Camden County magistrate judge, 2 othersA former Camden County magistrate judge and two others were charged with burglary amid an ongoing investigation led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said.
Creative tips from Security First Insurance to help you prepare for storm season
Read full article: Creative tips from Security First Insurance to help you prepare for storm seasonMelissa DeVries, President of Security First Insurance, joined River City Live to share innovative and practical ways to get ready for potential storms — and to make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes.
Brunswick judge accused of DUI after backing into truck outside Jacksonville strip club: reports
Read full article: Brunswick judge accused of DUI after backing into truck outside Jacksonville strip club: reportsA Brunswick Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge was arrested early Tuesday morning and accused of drunk driving after he hit a car outside of a Jacksonville strip club, according to multiple media reports.
Early voting begins Tuesday in Georgia’s statewide special election & local elections in Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Early voting begins Tuesday in Georgia’s statewide special election & local elections in Southeast GeorgiaWhile 2025 is an off-year for most elections, all Georgia voters will soon have a chance to go to the polls to cast ballots in a special election for two seats on the state’s Public Service Commission. At the same time, some southeast Georgia voters will be choosing their local elected officials.
Split Happens Ep. 4: Does cheating impact your divorce? Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explain the hard truths
Read full article: Split Happens Ep. 4: Does cheating impact your divorce? Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explain the hard truthsDivorce doesn’t just dissolve a marriage—it often reshapes entire families. And when infidelity enters the picture, emotions run even higher. In this episode of Split Happens, meteorologist Katie Garner and Jacksonville board-certified family law attorney Jay Henderlite tackle one of the most common questions they hear: Does cheating actually affect your divorce outcome in Florida?
Mobile mammogram unit parking in Brunswick for free screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Mobile mammogram unit parking in Brunswick for free screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThe Glynn County Health Department is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Commissioners pull back plans to raise millage rate in Camden County after public outcry
Read full article: Commissioners pull back plans to raise millage rate in Camden County after public outcryPublic outcry from Camden County residents and pushback from political figures have caused the Board of Commissioners to backtrack on the proposed plan to increase the millage rate.
Georgia State rep says Camden County’s proposed tax hike is unjustified
Read full article: Georgia State rep says Camden County’s proposed tax hike is unjustifiedA Georgia State Representative is challenging Camden County’s proposed property tax increase, citing state research that shows the county’s rates and budget already exceed comparable counties statewide.
2 Camden County commissioners say they’re against plan to raise property taxes by more than 18%
Read full article: 2 Camden County commissioners say they’re against plan to raise property taxes by more than 18%The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced last week that it has tentatively agreed to adopt new millage rates for 2025 that would increase property taxes.
Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mind
Read full article: Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mindSecurity First Insurance, headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida, is one of the state’s largest and most trusted homeowners insurance providers.
Brunswick funeral home offers to examine ashes after Kingsland pet crematory probe
Read full article: Brunswick funeral home offers to examine ashes after Kingsland pet crematory probeA Brunswick funeral home is offering to examine ashes for grieving pet owners who say they were duped by a Kingsland crematory.
‘He had 4 kids’: Family demands body cam footage after fatal police shooting in Camden County
Read full article: ‘He had 4 kids’: Family demands body cam footage after fatal police shooting in Camden CountyMore than a month after a Jacksonville man was shot and killed by St. Marys police, his family is continuing to call for answers — and transparency.
US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles
Read full article: US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehiclesImmigration agents are conducting a raid at the sprawling industrial site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles in southeast Georgia.
Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive to support Humane Society of Camden County
Read full article: Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive to support Humane Society of Camden CountyDonations are being collected weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), now through Friday, Sept. 19, at Sparklight’s retail location at 220 E. King Ave. in Kingsland.
Brunswick teen faces 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of 14-year-old girl after ‘mishandling’ gun, police say
Read full article: Brunswick teen faces 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of 14-year-old girl after ‘mishandling’ gun, police sayA 14-year-old girl in Brunswick was fatally shot on Saturday night.
Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day; Woman honoring late brother at event in St. Marys
Read full article: Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day; Woman honoring late brother at event in St. MarysSunday marks “International Overdose Awareness Day.” It is a time many people remember those who died from drug overdoses while several organizations continue their fight to end the drug epidemic. One woman is hosting an event she created as a way to honor her brother.
Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence call
Read full article: Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence callA 58-year-old man is in custody following an overnight officer-involved shooting at a Motel 6 on Scarlett Street, the Glynn County Police Department said.
‘An answer to prayer’: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairs
Read full article: ‘An answer to prayer’: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairsA Georgia auto service shop raised more than $160,000 to surprise a struggling mother after she brought her car in for repairs.
‘I Walk to Save Lives’: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of Lifesavers
Read full article: ‘I Walk to Save Lives’: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of LifesaversThe focus of the 2025 Heart Walk is clear: building a Nation of Lifesavers. By teaching more people CPR and increasing community preparedness, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers. The American Heart Association is working to inspire one person in every household to be confident and ready to perform CPR.
Georgia couple accused of murder deprived daughter of food, medical care for nearly a month at Ft. Stewart: indictment
Read full article: Georgia couple accused of murder deprived daughter of food, medical care for nearly a month at Ft. Stewart: indictmentNew details have emerged about a husband and wife who are accused of starving their daughter to death while based at Fort Stewart Military Reservation.
A fiery meteor that punched through a Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, a scientist says
Read full article: A fiery meteor that punched through a Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, a scientist saysA scientist says fragments of a meteorite that punched through a Georgia homeowner's roof after blazing across the sky in a fiery streak is older than the Earth itself.
Georgia parents, including soldier enlisted at Fort Stewart, accused of starving child to death: DOJ
Read full article: Georgia parents, including soldier enlisted at Fort Stewart, accused of starving child to death: DOJThe Department of Justice on Friday accused two Georgia parents, including an enlisted soldier who was living at the Fort Stewart Military Reservation, of starving their daughter to death.
Army sergeant from Jacksonville shot 5 fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart before being tackled, arrested: officials
Read full article: Army sergeant from Jacksonville shot 5 fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart before being tackled, arrested: officialsAn Army sergeant who is from Jacksonville opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one of the country’s largest Army bases, officials said.
Glynn County Schools implements cellphone ban policy head of state mandate
Read full article: Glynn County Schools implements cellphone ban policy head of state mandateStudents in Glynn County will be expected to put their phones away — and keep them away — during the school day, as a new policy aimed at reducing classroom distractions takes effect this fall.
Video shows St. Marys officer-involved shooting that left Jacksonville man dead; residents call for transparency
Read full article: Video shows St. Marys officer-involved shooting that left Jacksonville man dead; residents call for transparencyOfficials have released few details about what led officers with the St. Marys Police Department to shoot 27-year-old Gregory Paige, from Jacksonville, inside an apartment at the Cumberland Oaks apartment complex. However, a video circulating on social media is giving some insight into how the incident unfolded, and other videos obtained by News4JAX show the chaotic aftermath.
Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to class
Read full article: Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to classAs students return to classrooms across Georgia, safety is taking center stage — especially in Pierce County, where new technology and statewide laws are reshaping the way schools approach security.
Yulee man dies following shooting at apartment complex in St. Marys, police say
Read full article: Yulee man dies following shooting at apartment complex in St. Marys, police sayA man from Yulee died Saturday evening after he was shot near an apartment complex in St. Marys, according to the St. Marys Police Department.
Former Camden County jail supervisor sentenced in beating of inmate in 2022
Read full article: Former Camden County jail supervisor sentenced in beating of inmate in 2022Biegel admitted he punched the inmate five times in the back of the head - which he knew was not reasonable - and then struck him another 22 times with his fists and knees.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate
Read full article: Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US SenateGeorgia Insurance Commissioner John King has dropped out of the 2026 Republican race for the U.S. Senate.
