Schools announce closures ahead of storm threat
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As the CSRA prepares for the chance of severe weather on Wednesday, some schools have announced closures. The Richmond County School System will hold a PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day on Wednesday out of an abundance of caution. All extracurricular activities are canceled. Aiken County....
Two local social security offices to close for good
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Soon, the doors will close for good at two social security offices in our region. Five social security administration offices will permanently close in Georgia. This announcement comes after the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, aims to streamline government real estate and...
Chaos and panic: Parent describes frightening situation at cheer competition
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A local parent was among attendees who were scared for their lives at a cheer competition in Dallas on Saturday. Reports of gunshots sent athletes and families into a panic at the Dallas Convention Center. Police say there was no active shooter, and the loud noises reported were poles falling....
‘Damaging straight-line wind gusts’ possible with Wednesday storms: Hazardous weather alert
A hazardous weather outlook is currently in effect for northeast Georgia, the western and Piedmont and Foothills of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. The National Weather Service at GSP has issued the outlook due to increased fire danger and stormy weather. A wind advisory is also in effect for these areas...
Georgia parents sue US Air Force after teen’s wall-collapse death
ATLANTA - Two Georgia parents don't want anyone else to lose their life being crushed by a 3,200-pound wall on a military base after losing their teenage son in a collapse, the pair said Tuesday. But it could happen again, because the U.S. Air Force failed to properly construct and...
Weather Authority Impact Day Timeline: What to expect and when as cold front moves...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist, Richard Nunn, has issued an Impact Day for Wednesday due to a swift-moving cold front heading our way. All models have shifted to an earlier start and finish for frontal passage. Here’s what to expect:. Tuesday: Increasing clouds and coastal showers...
Georgia inches closer to school cellphone ban
The statewide ban would affect more than 1 million kids in grades K-8 who attend public schools.
Georgia Is One Step Closer To Banning DEI in All Public Schools
The bill from Georgia lawmakers comes weeks after the U.S. Department of Education put public schools on notice with a letter. The Dept. of Education warned schools and universities receiving federal funding that they have two weeks to eliminate diversity and inclusion programs or they would risk losing federal...
Alleged drug trafficker used cartel connections to buy drugs to sell in northwest GA...
Three people are facing charges after deputies said they found pounds of meth at a northwest Georgia home.
Georgia’s Surprising Laws About Fires on Private Property
In Georgia, burning on your property is a common way to manage rubbish and yard waste. However, it is also subject to a series of restrictions that are designed to promote safety and avoid wildfires. Landowners and homeowners who want to burn safely and lawfully need to understand Georgia’s fire laws. This is a guide...
