Okefenokee’s fight isn’t over: Conservationists cheer a nearly $60 million land deal halting a titanium mine, but say more mineral rights must be secured and state protections enacted when lawmakers convene in January — learn what’s next.
Southeast Georgia’s first ramp meters: Drivers entering I-16 at Chatham Parkway and Dean Forest Road can already spot the new meters—the first in the district for the I-16/I-95 project—even before activation is scheduled — learn what they mean for traffic flow.
Georgia gas prices drop: The state average held steady month-to-month and is 45 cents lower than in 2024, with Atlanta drivers paying $2.91 per gallon and saving about $7 on a 15-gallon fill-up — see how storms could drive prices up.
No cool relief in sight: The Old Farmer’s Almanac and Farmers’ Almanac predict a warmer-than-normal, dry autumn for Georgia, with stormy Labor Day and clear Halloween skies — find out what to expect this fall.
Georgia after-school funding restored: The U.S. Department of Education has released $1.3 billion to after-school and summer programs in Georgia—undoing a freeze that threatened $200 million in vital support — find out what this means.
Other Georgia headlines this week
- Whataburger opens new Acworth location
- Georgia mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
- Survivor puppy Chief finds forever home
- GA Tech innovation may replace injectable medications
- Georgia tops 5 million jobs in June
- Weaver named board chair, Verville contract extended
