April 20, 2026 Savannah Morning News
Destini Ambus reports, since 1974, beach renourishment projects have reinforced Tybee Island’s shoreline every five years, pumping sand from a borrowed site offshore to strengthen the island’s natural barriers against wind and water. The last nourishment in 2020, dumped 1.3 million cubic yards of sand on the beach, smoothing out the cliffs left behind by erosion and extending the length of the beach.
April 20, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Julia Roberts reports, Allan Soto’s first startup capital didn’t come from investors. It came from a Wendy’s dumpster. At 22 years old, fresh out of Johns Hopkins University and with more vision than resources, Soto discovered a promotion between Wendy’s and AirTran Airways that allowed for the exchange of cups for airmiles.
April 20, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Shaddi Abusaid reports that Georgia drivers probably shouldn’t expect fuel costs to dip back below $3 a gallon anytime soon, although prices may not climb higher, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Wright said he doesn’t anticipate the price of gasoline falling to prewar levels until later this year or sometime in 2027.
April 20, 2026 Saporta Report
Adrianne Murchison reports that the Fulton County Reparations Task Force drew on an abundance of documents and data to “quantify harm” against Black people during slavery and the Jim Crow era. The result: a loss of trillions of dollars to descendants, Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. said.
April 20, 2026 Albany Herald
Kathryn Crockett reports that state regulators have cited the Lee County Utilities Authority for exceeding federal and state limits on fluoride in part of its drinking water system, prompting a second public notice and ongoing corrective actions, though officials say there is no immediate risk to customers. According to a notice issued by the authority, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division determined the system exceeded the maximum contaminant level of 4.0 milligrams per liter for fluoride, based on a running annual average of test results.
April 20, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Brittany McGee reports, Columbus Council is debating refunding property taxes totaling over $28,000 and paid by the Columbus Botanical Garden before its nonprofit status was exempted after the organization made a mistake in its filing. This issue has been raised twice during council meetings.
April 20, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com
Trevor Williams reports, atop the Southface Institute, a group of German apprentices took a moment under the sun to appreciate a hive of bees, aging solar panels and a rainwater collection system that helps feed a living roof. But hearing a presentation over the din of nearby construction wasn’t easy: The nonprofit’s Old Fourth Ward demonstration home, built in the 1990s, now sits in one of the hottest areas of the city.
April 20, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal
Isabelle Manders reports, in what state Rep. David Wilkerson, D-Powder Springs, called a “lively” discussion Wednesday, members of the Cobb Legislative Delegation fielded questions ranging from taxes to immigration, offering residents a glimpse into a sometimes contentious legislative session. Only one Republican — state Rep. Sharon Cooper, R-east Cobb — attended the event, a point that did not go unnoticed by both constituents and fellow lawmakers.
April 20, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Ross Williams, Alander Rocha and Jill Nolin report, the May 19 primary is just over a month away, and in this week’s political round up, we’ve got the scoop on some major endorsements, including big ones from labor leaders in the state. And if armies march on their stomachs, do political campaigns march on their wallets?
April 20, 2026 Augusta Chronicle
Joe Hotchkiss reports, lowering health care premiums and returning consumers to financial affordability mean electing leaders instead of rulers, the state’s senior U.S. senator said during a campaign swing through Augusta on Saturday. With public criticism mounting against the Trump administration’s handling of the economy, rising health care premiums and a war with Iran, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff mounted an offensive to urge voters to fight for the ways of life he said they deserve.
April 20, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Maya Homan reports, it’s rare to see any sort of consensus when it comes to elections and voting in Georgia politics. But on the subject of how elections across the state will be run this upcoming November, elected officials, advocates and elections workers alike will agree on one thing: Right now, there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer.
April 20, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Greg Bluestein reports that Keisha Lance Bottoms insists the Democratic race for governor isn’t the “forgotten contest,” even as the Republican side has been consumed by a nearly nine-figure ad war. But the more pressing question for the Democratic front-runner may not be who she faces in a runoff. It may be whether she can avoid one at all.
April 17, 2026 Albany Herald Albany area farmers hit with triple whammy: high costs, depressed commodity prices, drought Alan Mauldin reports, Southwest Georgia farmers have been sharpening a lot of pencils lately. Or perhaps more accurately they’ve been pounding their…
April 16, 2026 Capitol Beat News Chancellor Perdue to retire, ending historic political career Ty Tagami reports, Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday that he will retire from his job overseeing the state’s 25 public colleges and universities, ending a…
April 15, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Prime, Inc. Bringing 120 Jobs To Spalding County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Tuesday announced that Prime, Inc., a leading North American transportation company, will invest more than $160 million to establish a…
April 14, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal Cobb eyes authorization of second FIFA grant to cover overtime costs Isabelle Manders reports, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to accept a $1.74 million grant from…
April 13, 2026 The Brunswick News State unemployment rate rose across Georgia in January Gordon Jackson reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate in January rose in all 12 regional commissions. Officials with the Georgia Department of Labor said the increase across…
April 10, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority Georgia Tech research shows East Coast gateway best choice for Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville Staff reports, new findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container…
April 9, 2026 Georgia.gov March Net Tax Revenues Up 4.8% Staff reports, the State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of March totaled $2.62 billion, for an increase of $120.4 million, or 4.8%, compared to March 2025, when…
April 8, 2026 WABE Georgia families face affordability crisis, struggle for food and electricity Marlon Hyde reports, electric bills and housing are among the expenses rising for Georgia families, who are spending more on basic necessities. The Urban Institute reports…
April 7, 2026 The Current Camden considers Gilman Paper site proposals Maggie Lee reports that developers have submitted about a half-dozen proposals for St. Marys’ old Gilman Paper site, as Camden County tries again to get a destination project built…
April 6, 2026 Macon Telegraph Environmental groups challenge pipeline federal review in Middle Georgia Margaret Walker reports that environmental groups argued that federal regulators understated the risks a major pipeline expansion could pose to Macon and the rest of Middle…
April 3, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Evans entrepreneur's Papa Mountain bread rolls win top food awards Jennifer Miller reports, Solomon Cohen has big dreams, and, at 31-years-old, his vegan baking skills are helping him to achieve them. Cohen recently took the…
April 2, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal Cobb chief appraiser anticipates 4% tax digest growth Isabelle Manders reports, amid a cooling housing market in Cobb County, the county’s chief appraiser is projecting that the tax digest will grow by 4% this…
April 1, 2025 Savannah Morning News FedEx closing Savannah facility, 107 jobs impacted Destini Ambus reports that FedEx is closing one of its facilities in Savannah. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), which gives advance notice in cases of…
March 31, 2025 WSB TV ‘No longer viable:’ Tyson Foods closes north Georgia facility Staff reports, Tyson Foods announced the closure of its Darlington Drive facility in Rome. The company said in a statement shared with Channel 2 Action News that the…
March 30, 2025 Georgia Ports Authority GPA welcomes new President of Gateway Terminals Savannah Staff reports, Gateway Terminals Savannah has announced the appointment of Bryan Blalock as President effective April 13, 2026. Mr. Blalock will succeed the current President of…
March 27, 2025 Valdosta Daily Times FEMA provides nearly $23 million in funding to support survivors in Southeast Staff reports that FEMA approved $22.9 million in funding to support state-managed recovery programs as a result of Hurricane Helene and other…
March 26, 2025 WABE UPS withdraws voluntary separation program for Central Region drivers after Teamsters challenge Marlon Hyde reports, the United Parcel Service is looking to cut 30,000 jobs this year and offered to pay some workers to leave voluntarily.…
March 25, 2026 Georgia.org UCB to Invest $2 Billion in Georgia, Establish First U.S. Manufacturing Facility Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Tuesday announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning a significant investment of $2 billion in Georgia to…
March 24, 2026 GPB Historic Floyd County courthouse catches fire Chase McGee reports that firefighters battled a major fire at the historic Floyd County courthouse in Rome on Monday afternoon. Live video from the scene shows the 1892 structure engulfed…
March 23, 2026 WSB Radio Mayor Andre Dickens confirms deployment of ICE agents to Atlanta airport Monday Heather Taylor reports, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens confirmed on Sunday that federal immigration agents will be deployed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday…
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