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New study ranks best US states for retirement living. Florida didn’t crack the top 10
Read full article: New study ranks best US states for retirement living. Florida didn’t crack the top 10Hawaii is the best place to live if you’re retiring, and Oklahoma is the worst. That’s according to a new study by home care agency 24 Hour Caregivers, which compared the best overall retirement conditions in all 50 states.
GBI, Ware County Sheriff’s Office arrest 5 in multi-county child sexual abuse probe
Read full article: GBI, Ware County Sheriff’s Office arrest 5 in multi-county child sexual abuse probeThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Ware County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged five people following a multi-agency investigation into child sexual abuse involving multiple victims across several counties, the GBI said.
‘He just wanted to live for something’: Family remembers Georgia man who went missing near Huguenot Park
Read full article: ‘He just wanted to live for something’: Family remembers Georgia man who went missing near Huguenot ParkA family is remembering a 29-year-old Georgia man who went missing while swimming near Huguenot Memorial Park on July 11. They set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and to transport his body back to Georgia once he is found, his sister said.
Putnam County bailiff arrested at work on Georgia warrants alleging check forgery
Read full article: Putnam County bailiff arrested at work on Georgia warrants alleging check forgeryA Putnam County Sheriff’s Office bailiff was arrested at work on two out-of-state felony warrants from Georgia accusing him of forging a check, the sheriff’s office said.
2 teens charged after high-speed chase in stolen car ends in crash: Glynn County police
Read full article: 2 teens charged after high-speed chase in stolen car ends in crash: Glynn County policeTwo teens are facing charges after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle ended in a multi-car crash on Tuesday in Glynn County, police said.
Grieving family needs help bringing body back to Georgia when man who went missing near Huguenot Memorial Park is found
Read full article: Grieving family needs help bringing body back to Georgia when man who went missing near Huguenot Memorial Park is foundThe U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday morning for a swimmer who went missing Saturday near Huguenot Memorial Park, officials said.
Florida couple sues Publix after wife hospitalized with E. coli linked to GreenWise Organic blueberries
Read full article: Florida couple sues Publix after wife hospitalized with E. coli linked to GreenWise Organic blueberriesA national food-poisoning law firm and a Florida attorney filed the first lawsuit tied to an outbreak of E. coli that public health officials say has been linked to frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries sold exclusively at Publix stores.
Georgia attorney general’s gang unit marks four years, more than 140 convictions
Read full article: Georgia attorney general’s gang unit marks four years, more than 140 convictionsGeorgia’s statewide Gang Prosecution Unit is marking four years of work and has secured more than 140 convictions since it began on July 1, 2022, Attorney General Chris Carr announced.
Waycross police detective, grandmother of his child arrested by GBI after physical altercation with each other on video
Read full article: Waycross police detective, grandmother of his child arrested by GBI after physical altercation with each other on videoA Waycross Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after a physical altercation that left the grandmother of his child with a cut to her face, according to a police report obtained by News4JAX.
How many years Floridians, Georgians need to save for home down payment
Read full article: How many years Floridians, Georgians need to save for home down paymentBuying a home has always required patience and planning, but a new study suggests the finish line keeps moving further away for many would-be homeowners in Florida and Georgia.
Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights: What new HOA law means for homeowners
Read full article: Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights: What new HOA law means for homeownersGeorgia homeowners living under homeowners association rules will have new legal protections starting in 2027 after Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 406 into law.
Congregation rallies to rebuild after lightning sparks fire that damages Waycross church
Read full article: Congregation rallies to rebuild after lightning sparks fire that damages Waycross churchA lightning strike sparked a fire at Deenwood Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, leaving a hole in the roof and members of the congregation vowing to rebuild.
Kingsland police find missing infant, arrest man following custody exchange
Read full article: Kingsland police find missing infant, arrest man following custody exchangeThe Kingsland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing infant last seen during a custody exchange on Saturday.
Georgia woman faces up to 75 years in prison for TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods fraud scheme
Read full article: Georgia woman faces up to 75 years in prison for TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods fraud schemeA Georgia woman is facing up to 75 years in prison after pleading no contest to racketeering and fraud charges tied to a multistate scheme that cheated TJX Companies stores out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Did Waffle House illegally charge workers for using tobacco? What a new class-action lawsuit claims
Read full article: Did Waffle House illegally charge workers for using tobacco? What a new class-action lawsuit claimsA Georgia woman has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Waffle House, Inc., accusing the restaurant chain of illegally charging tobacco-using employees a monthly health insurance surcharge in violation of federal law.
Attorney General Carr wins $1M restitution; MV Realty barred from doing business in Georgia
Read full article: Attorney General Carr wins $1M restitution; MV Realty barred from doing business in GeorgiaAttorney General Chris Carr has won a consent judgment that bars MV Realty from doing business in Georgia and prohibits the company from collecting any more money from state consumers, the attorney general’s office said.
Glynn County police investigating dead body found near Spur 25, Chapel Crossing
Read full article: Glynn County police investigating dead body found near Spur 25, Chapel CrossingGlynn County Police Department said it is investigating a death after a body was found in a wooded area near Spur 25 and Chapel Crossing.
Brother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell charged in their mother’s murder: reports
Read full article: Brother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell charged in their mother’s murder: reportsAccording to reports from multiple national and local news outlets, the mother of longtime NFL player Calais Campbell was found dead in her Atlanta townhome on Tuesday, and his brother was charged with her murder on Wednesday.
Man pleads guilty to operating multi-kilo fentanyl conspiracy from Georgia to Jacksonville
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to operating multi-kilo fentanyl conspiracy from Georgia to JacksonvilleA man from Georgia has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, up to life, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
Former Glynn County police leaders file federal lawsuit alleging conspiracy to destroy department
Read full article: Former Glynn County police leaders file federal lawsuit alleging conspiracy to destroy departmentTwo former top commanders of the Glynn County Police Department have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging that a Georgia sheriff, a former district attorney, and more than a dozen others conspired to destroy the department and frame them to do it.
Court blocks South Atlantic red snapper permits; Georgia pilot season delayed
Read full article: Court blocks South Atlantic red snapper permits; Georgia pilot season delayedA proposed 62‑day recreational red snapper season in federal waters off Georgia that was to begin July 1 has been delayed after a federal judge blocked a set of Exempted Fishing Permits for South Atlantic states, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said.
Georgia primary runoff: Camden County voters speak out on why they returned to the polls
Read full article: Georgia primary runoff: Camden County voters speak out on why they returned to the pollsPolls closed at 7 p.m. in Georgia’s primary runoff election, where voters helped decide who would appear on the November ballot in several key races — including the governor’s race, the U.S. Senate race, and the 1st Congressional District seat left vacant by Congressman Buddy Carter.
Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the results
Read full article: Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the resultsThe polls are now closed across Georgia in the runoff election to finish up the state’s 2026 primaries. Any race in the May 19 primary in which no candidate got more than 50 percent of the vote required a runoff.
Study shows that Florida and Georgia rank among top states where people search for financial help
Read full article: Study shows that Florida and Georgia rank among top states where people search for financial helpAre you financially stressed? A new study by Coinfully.com, which analyzed Google searches tied to money worries, found Florida and Georgia rank among the top states where people are searching for help.
Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff election
Read full article: Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff electionGeorgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff elections in several key primary midterm races, including senator and governor.
Folkston officials say police swarmed Main Street after reports of shots fired and a hostage taken. They found nothing
Read full article: Folkston officials say police swarmed Main Street after reports of shots fired and a hostage taken. They found nothingA large law enforcement response shut down part of Main Street for hours on Wednesday. For hours, it was unclear what happened, and rumors swirled, but on Thursday afternoon, officials provided some clarity.
Prices to rise at the pump in Georgia as gas tax returns
Read full article: Prices to rise at the pump in Georgia as gas tax returnsDrivers in Georgia could see a noticeable jump in gas prices starting today after the state’s gas tax was reinstated following a suspension that lasted more than two months.
From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
Read full article: From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglectImmigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care.
Waycross police detective placed on leave after physical altercation that left grandmother of his child with cut on face
Read full article: Waycross police detective placed on leave after physical altercation that left grandmother of his child with cut on faceA Waycross Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after a physical altercation that left the grandmother of his child with a cut to her face, according to a police report obtained by News4JAX.
Georgia Primary: 8,000 Camden County voters cast ballots as key governor, Senate races take shape
Read full article: Georgia Primary: 8,000 Camden County voters cast ballots as key governor, Senate races take shapeGeorgians turned out at the polls Tuesday for the state’s primary election, with voters in Camden County casting ballots that will help determine November’s candidates in some of the state’s most closely watched races for governor and U.S. Senate.
Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime
Read full article: Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtimeRep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to win outright.
Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime
Read full article: Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtimeRep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to win outright.
2 Brunswick men sentenced to life in prison without parole in deadly 2024 retaliation ambush shooting
Read full article: 2 Brunswick men sentenced to life in prison without parole in deadly 2024 retaliation ambush shootingTwo men from Brunswick will spend the rest of their lives behind bars after they were convicted of killing a 35-year-old Brunswick man in what prosecutors described as a retaliation ambush shooting in 2024.
Georgia voters: What you need to know about Tuesday’s primary election
Read full article: Georgia voters: What you need to know about Tuesday’s primary electionGeorgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the primary election in what is shaping up to be a hotly contested midterm election in the Peach State.
SBA chief surveys Highway 82 wildfire damage in South Georgia; disaster aid could follow
Read full article: SBA chief surveys Highway 82 wildfire damage in South Georgia; disaster aid could followU.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited South Georgia on Friday to survey damage from the Highway 82 wildfires and meet with business owners and local officials as the federal government considers disaster assistance for the region.
