Aircraft to Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine for Wildlife in NW Georgia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be dropping oral rabies vaccine packets by aircraft across Northwest Georgia — including most of Floyd County. The operation, scheduled for April 7-15, is part of a nationwide effort by USDA to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies in the eastern United States. Helicopter and...
Scammer convinces elderly Georgia couple to withdraw savings, but family foils plot
Gray, GA, March 30, 2025– Bhargav Patel, a resident of South Carolina, has been arrested and extradited to Georgia after he attempted to scam an elderly Jones County couple out of their savings, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office announced. According to investigators, the couple was contacted earlier this...
Scattered showers ahead for Sunday, strong storms possible
As you enjoy the rest of your Sunday, grab an umbrella as scattered showers and the chance for a few storms move through metro Atlanta today.
‘I finally started living in my home’: This Georgia couple fought for 2 years...
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. When Alphonso and Tierney Whitfield first moved into their College Park, Georgia home in 2022, they were eager to start their new life together. But that hope quickly turned into a headache when they discovered plumbing...
Georgia road project forcing homeowners out | FOX 5 News
Www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-03-29 18:00:09. SUMMARY: Residents of Villa Rica, Georgia, are fighting a proposed road project that could force them from their homes. The Mirror Lake Connector project aims to extend the road through properties, connecting Douglas County to downtown, but many homeowners have...
Georgia’s Pollen Count Remains Extreme Today
Your sinuses aren’t imagining things. Today’s pollen count hit a staggering 11,159, marking the third consecutive day of what can only be described as botanical warfare against local residents. 🌳 What We Know: Tree pollen remains the primary culprit in our ongoing respiratory nightmare, but today marks the...
The Georgia Gang March 30, 2025
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Georgia Southern’s beloved mascot, Freedom the eagle, dies
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Freedom, the live bald eagle mascot of Georgia Southern University, passed away on Saturday, the university announced. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved live bald eagle mascot, Freedom,” the university released in a social media post. “For more than...
The 8 Most Beautiful Gardens In Atlanta
As the winter weather fades and as the spring and summer flowers come into bloom, there's no better time to explore some of the most glorious gardens in and around Atlanta. We scoured the city and nearby areas to find these lush destinations, perfect for a midday or afternoon stroll. Atlanta Botanical Garden View...
Stormy Sunday to end the weekend, more storms Monday afternoon
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Slow-moving storms are impacting our area with heavy downpours, leaving behind up to an inch of rainfall in some areas. Localized flooding is the main concern in spots prone to slow drainage. Expect a stormy Sunday as rain moves into our region, starting in the southern...
