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Okefenokee Swamp earns World Heritage status, joining world's natural wonders
6+ hour ago (815+ words) (Georgia Recorder) — The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is now a World Heritage Site. “The Okefenokee is a place where nature still reigns,” Kim Bednarek, executive director of Okefenokee Swamp Park and Adventures, said in an acceptance speech. “Across more than…...
Stephen Sears promoted to assistant chief at Cleveland Fire Department
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (305+ words) CLEVELAND, Ga. — After helping reshape the Cleveland Fire Department’s training and fire prevention programs over the past year, Stephen Sears is taking on an even bigger leadership role. He has been promoted to assistant chief of training and fire marshal,…...
Deputy injured in wreck identified; crash still under investigation
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (222+ words) New information has been released in the rollover wreck that injured a Habersham County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer. Deputy Kyle O’Kelly was hurt when his patrol car hydroplaned in heavy rain and overturned multiple times on U.S. 441 in Banks…...
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (1050+ words) Nope — to all of those teams. The blaring headline in bold letters still seemed like a feverish dream to the bulk of a fan base that wasn’t even alive the last time the franchise won a title, but it’s true:…...
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (402+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Previously the agency’s investigation included five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West…...
The SEC's six new coaches shine in the spotlight at the league's annual media days
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (708+ words) “You would be kicked out of our team meeting, I swear,” Sumrall said. “Like, you’re lucky I’m not going throw this podium right now. That drives me crazy. I would (ask) who is that, but I’m not going to embarrass…...
Trump makes it official and endorses Jackson in race for Georgia governor
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (372+ words) The president also backed three other GOP statewide candidates after boosting them at Wednesday event (Georgia Recorder) — When President Donald Trump departed Georgia after his Cobb County rally Wednesday, he left something behind: fresh endorsements for governor nominee Rick Jackson…...
Heavy rain floods roads, snarls travel across Northeast Georgia
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (386+ words) CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Torrential rain soaked much of Northeast Georgia Friday, flooding roadways, forcing temporary road closures, contributing to traffic accidents and causing scattered power outages across the region. Now Georgia Forecaster Tyler Penland said much of the region had already…...
Teen pleads guilty to 55 counts in fatal Apalachee High shooting
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (958+ words) Colt Gray, 16, entered the plea Friday without having reached a deal with prosecutors. He had previously pleaded not guilty to charges in the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting that also left several others wounded, at the high school about 45 miles (73 kilometers) northeast of…...
Habersham deputies searching for registered sex offender who failed to update address
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (136+ words) HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a registered sex offender who authorities say failed to update his registration information. Investigators are searching for 55-year-old James Edward Whitlock who is considered an…...