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agents conducting surveillance at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton noticed something suspicious around 1:30 a.m. on July 2.

The political action committee for a group founded by former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has reported raising $3.9 million in the last six months

Public safety officials say there were 26 traffic deaths in Georgia during the holiday travel period surrounding the Fourth of July

Authorities said a lightning strike led to the days-long fire, which led to water pollution that killed fish.

Under current federal law, large truck drivers are permitted to drive up to 11 hours in a 14 hour period each day, with electronic logging devices automatically recording times.

The crash happened at the intersection of Parker Street and Rogers Street.

The one-week-old raccoons were discovered curled up in a tree that fell over in Thomasville.

There are seven active cases of sexual exploitation of adults in Lee County. Investigators say had Georgia’s new “sextortion” law been implemented earlier, they could’ve cracked down on the crime.

If you receive suspicious solicitations from nonprofit charities or foundations, call (470) 312-2640 or email charities@sos.ga.gov to file a complaint.

Scientists say the aftermath of Hurricane Michael could bring the risk of suicides among Georgia farmers to rural areas.