Storms bring down trees, knock power out for thousands
A line of severe storms that pushed through north Georgia knocked out power for thousands. As of 9 a.m., the largest Georgia Power outages are in Cherokee County (5,169), Floyd County (1,285) and Haralson County (507). [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Georgia EMC reports its largest outages...
Georgia Under Attack! Severe Thunderstorms Bring 60+ MPH Winds, Flooding, and Tornado Warnings
If you’re in Georgia tonight, brace yourself—a powerful storm system is tearing across the state, bringing damaging winds, torrential rain, and even the possibility of tornadoes. Residents in Gwinnett, Macon, and surrounding counties are in the storm’s direct path, and the National Weather Service warns that...
UPDATE: Georgia Authorities Share Details On Search For Gary Jones & Investigation Into His...
Georgia authorities have shared more details on the search for Gary Jones and the investigation into his fiancée Joycelyn Wilson‘s death at Lake Oconee.RELATED: Mystery On Lake Oconee: Spelman Instructor & Fiancé Birthday Boat Trip Gone Wrong | TSR InvestigatesMore Details On Gary Jones’ Disappearance & His Fiancée’s...
Tax-dodging attorney gets law license suspended
The Atlanta-area lawyer was sentenced to 23 years for his role in the case, which was described as a shady tax dodge for the wealthy.
Georgia’s federal buildings on the chopping block: 17 sites listed for removal
The U.S. General Services Administration initially listed 443 federal buildings as "functionally obsolete," later reducing the list to 320. The initiative aims to stop spending taxpayer dollars on maintaining vacant or underutilized federal spaces, allowing reinvestment in environments that support agency missions....
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...
