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Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pond
Read full article: Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pondGlynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.
Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn County
Read full article: Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn CountyGlynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.
GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discovered
Read full article: GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discoveredOn Tuesday, GBI announced that the Georgia State Patrol dive team had located the Jeep Compass rented by Devin Jeter before his disappearance.
Kingsland apartment residents face cleanup after sewage flood
Read full article: Kingsland apartment residents face cleanup after sewage floodResidents at the Grove Park Apartments in Kingsland, Georgia are working to recover a week after a sewage backup flooded their homes, leaving them with damaged property and an overwhelming cleanup.
Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting season
Read full article: Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting seasonWith duck hunting season coming up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to review safety guidelines and learn about the new e-stamp.
Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia
Read full article: Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of RussiaDemonstrators in Georgia’s capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the country.
AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25Oregon remains the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after its close call at Wisconsin.
Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Read full article: Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ousterOpposition protesters in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were injured in clashes with police.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside and Clay County receive ‘A’ hospital safety rating, ranking 15th in the country
Read full article: Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside and Clay County receive ‘A’ hospital safety rating, ranking 15th in the countrySt. Vincent’s Southside, Riverside, and Clay County locations received excellent grades in hospital safety for fall 2024, ranking them 15th in the country.
‘It just rocked our world’: Family of Navy sailor found dead in Georgia says Thanksgiving will be hard without him
Read full article: ‘It just rocked our world’: Family of Navy sailor found dead in Georgia says Thanksgiving will be hard without himThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help from the community after the body of a 25-year-old Navy sailor, who was stationed in Jacksonville, was found in a Georgia river.
Body of Jacksonville-based Navy sailor found in Georgia river. GBI asks for community’s help in investigation
Read full article: Body of Jacksonville-based Navy sailor found in Georgia river. GBI asks for community’s help in investigationThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help from the community after the body of a 25-year-old Navy sailor, who was stationed in Jacksonville, was found in a Georgia river.
Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene may be eligible for rental assistance
Read full article: Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene may be eligible for rental assistanceResidents of the Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene who were provided displacement assistance may be eligible for rental assistance.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Read full article: Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 electionLocal officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that so far has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed then-President Donald Trump’s loss.
Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark MeadowsThe Supreme Court has refused to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court, where he would have argued he was immune from prosecution.
Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
Read full article: Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked GeorgiaCoach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia.
AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week.
Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 win
Read full article: Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 winJaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter, and No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for a 28-10 victory.
Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received late
Read full article: Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received lateCertain voters in Georgia’s third-largest county who received their absentee ballots late will have their votes counted as long as their ballots were postmarked by Election Day and are received by Friday.
Judge sets early 2025 trial for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigation
Read full article: Judge sets early 2025 trial for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigationA judge has set an early 2025 trial date for a former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering with police investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
2024 Veterans Day parades, events discounts & deals in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekend
Read full article: 2024 Veterans Day parades, events discounts & deals in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekendFlorida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area. Other local businesses are offering deals and discounts for veterans.
Donald Trump wins Georgia, a critical swing state, and its 16 electoral votes
Read full article: Donald Trump wins Georgia, a critical swing state, and its 16 electoral votesFormer President Donald Trump won the swing state of Georgia on Wednesday, returning its 16 electoral votes to the Republican column.
AP Race Call: Democrat Lucy McBath wins reelection to U.S. House in Georgia's 6th Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Democrat Lucy McBath wins reelection to U.S. House in Georgia's 6th Congressional DistrictDemocratic Rep. Lucy McBath won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Georgia on Tuesday.
Voters in Southeast Georgia experience short lines on Election Day that saw high turnout
Read full article: Voters in Southeast Georgia experience short lines on Election Day that saw high turnoutHistoric turnout for early voting in Georgia, which saw the state submit over 4 million ballots, led to shorter wait times on Election Day.
LIVE: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger provides Election Day update
Read full article: LIVE: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger provides Election Day updateGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said that despite most of the elections running smoothly on Tuesday, there were some reported bomb threats to polling places.
Bomb threats at Georgia polling places are ‘of Russian origin,’ Secretary of State says
Read full article: Bomb threats at Georgia polling places are ‘of Russian origin,’ Secretary of State saysGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said that despite most of the elections running smoothly on Tuesday, there were some reported bomb threats to polling places.
Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia races
Read full article: Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia racesLive updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election Day
Read full article: Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election DayA series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day in a tumultuous presidential election.
Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7
Read full article: Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7Records obtained by News4JAX show there were issues with the gangway in Sapelo Island prior to the collapse that killed seven people in late October.
Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7
Read full article: Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7Records obtained by News4JAX show there were issues with the gangway in Sapelo Island prior to the collapse that killed seven people in late October.
Secretary of State encourages Georgians to vote on Election Day, assures public that ‘systems are secure’
Read full article: Secretary of State encourages Georgians to vote on Election Day, assures public that ‘systems are secure’Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the Elections Division will host a news conference in Atlanta Monday morning to preview Election Day.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida gameThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers punching fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.
PODCAST: Florida battles and falls to Georgia 34-20 | DJ Lagway carted off
Read full article: PODCAST: Florida battles and falls to Georgia 34-20 | DJ Lagway carted offDavid Waters reacts to the disappointing outcome of Georgia defeating Florida 34-20 and quarterback DJ Lagway being carted off the field.
Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankings
Read full article: Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankingsOregon, Georgia, Miami, and BYU remained the top four seeds in the The Associated Press College Football Playoff projection.
‘I just want justice’: Georgia mother sends message to daughter’s killer
Read full article: ‘I just want justice’: Georgia mother sends message to daughter’s killerShirley Lee, a mother from Blackshear, is pleading for justice after her 34-year-old daughter Kimberly Guess was shot and killed on Oct. 17.
Florida freshman QB DJ Lagway leaves game vs. Georgia with an apparent hamstring injury
Read full article: Florida freshman QB DJ Lagway leaves game vs. Georgia with an apparent hamstring injuryFlorida quarterback DJ Lagway has been ruled out of the team's game against No. 2 Georgia with a left hamstring injury.
Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballots
Read full article: Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballotsA Georgia judge has rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block county election offices from opening on Saturday and Sunday to let voters return their mail ballots in person.
FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'
Read full article: FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'U_S_ intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of “Russian influence actors."
Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counseling
Read full article: Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counselingSurvivors of a deadly walkway collapse at a state-operated ferry dock in Georgia say state officials should help them pay for funerals for the seven people killed as well as medical bills and counseling for those who lived.
Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapse
Read full article: Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapseThere were “no areas of concern” when the gangway was last inspected in December, according to investigators.
Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: report
Read full article: Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: reportThe Florida-Georgia football game will be played in Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 during renovations to EverBank Stadium, according to a report from Brett McMurphy of the Action Network.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger celebrates milestone as Georgians break 3 million mark
Read full article: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger celebrates milestone as Georgians break 3 million markGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to give an update on early voting.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
UNF engineer says finding who made the materials is key in determining cause of Georgia’s gangway collapse
Read full article: UNF engineer says finding who made the materials is key in determining cause of Georgia’s gangway collapseNews4JAX went through more records Thursday released by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) related to a dock gangway collapse in Georgia that killed seven people, including four from Jacksonville.
Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election website
Read full article: Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election websiteThe Georgia secretary of state's office said it acted quickly earlier this month to thwart an attempt to flood the state’s absentee voter portal in an apparent attempt to crash the site.
Georgia's Gullah-Geechee community seeks path forward after deadly dock collapse
Read full article: Georgia's Gullah-Geechee community seeks path forward after deadly dock collapseThe partial collapse of a ferry dock that left seven people dead during an annual cultural festival has left a historic Black community in Georgia struggling with how to move forward.
Defense for father, son convicted in murder of Ahmaud Arbery to present amended arguments Thursday in push for new trial
Read full article: Defense for father, son convicted in murder of Ahmaud Arbery to present amended arguments Thursday in push for new trialThe lawyers for the father, son and neighbor who are serving a life sentence for chasing down and killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia, will be back in court Thursday as they push to get a new trial.
After state officials release records on Georgia dock collapse, expert says gangway ‘should hold 40 people easily’
Read full article: After state officials release records on Georgia dock collapse, expert says gangway ‘should hold 40 people easily’The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has started releasing documents related to a dock gangway collapse in Georgia that killed seven people, including four from Jacksonville.
County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaIt’s nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
She was helping a 93-year-old wheelchair-bound grandmother down a Georgia dock. Then she heard a crack
Read full article: She was helping a 93-year-old wheelchair-bound grandmother down a Georgia dock. Then she heard a crackCivil Rights Lawyer Bakari Sellers is calling for a federal investigation into the cause of the deadly collapse of a boat dock gangway in Georgia, and the lack of resources on the Sapelo Island.
Grieving families of seniors killed when a dock collapsed say the tragedy was preventable
Read full article: Grieving families of seniors killed when a dock collapsed say the tragedy was preventableGrieving families say they want answers as to why a metal walkway at a state-operated dock in Georgia collapsed over the weekend, killing seven people.
Clay County opens early voting locations, joining dozens of counties across Florida
Read full article: Clay County opens early voting locations, joining dozens of counties across FloridaClay County voters will have the chance to begin casting their ballots early in-person starting Tuesday, as the county opens its early voting sites, joining dozens across the state, including Duval and St. Johns counties.
‘Sapelo 7′: High-profile attorney demands justice for grieving families after deadly dock collapse in Georgia
Read full article: ‘Sapelo 7′: High-profile attorney demands justice for grieving families after deadly dock collapse in GeorgiaProminent Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump stood with grieving families Tuesday morning and demanded justice for the “Sapelo Seven” -- the seven elderly men and women who died over the weekend when a dock gangway collapsed in Georgia.
In Georgia, the winner in the presidential race may be determined by who doesn't vote
Read full article: In Georgia, the winner in the presidential race may be determined by who doesn't voteIn Georgia, nonvoters are the most complicated piece of the electoral puzzle in a state that could decide the presidency.
High-profile attorney representing victims’ families says he will ‘uncover the truth’ behind Georgia’s dock collapse
Read full article: High-profile attorney representing victims’ families says he will ‘uncover the truth’ behind Georgia’s dock collapseCivil rights attorney Ben Crump announced Monday he is representing the families of three of the victims who were killed in the dock gangway collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island Saturday.
93-year-old Jacksonville woman killed in Georgia dock collapse was retired teacher and ‘full of life,’ family says
Read full article: 93-year-old Jacksonville woman killed in Georgia dock collapse was retired teacher and ‘full of life,’ family saysThe oldest of seven victims killed in a dock gangway collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island Saturday was a retired special education teacher, her granddaughter told News4JAX.
‘It was horrific’: Jacksonville medical professionals rushed to help victims in Ga. dock gangway collapse
Read full article: ‘It was horrific’: Jacksonville medical professionals rushed to help victims in Ga. dock gangway collapseNews4JAX reporter Anne Maxwell spoke with two people who witnessed the scene after a ferry dock gangway collapsed at Sapelo Island and rushed in to help.
What led to a deadly gangway dock collapse in Georgia? Investigators are trying to find out
Read full article: What led to a deadly gangway dock collapse in Georgia? Investigators are trying to find outA maritime expert is asking questions about what happened at Sapelo Island when seven people were killed after a gangway dock collapsed.
‘Always ready to lend a helping hand’: Jacksonville church mourns death of member killed in Georgia dock collapse
Read full article: ‘Always ready to lend a helping hand’: Jacksonville church mourns death of member killed in Georgia dock collapseA Jacksonville church identified one of its longtime members as one of the seven victims killed in a dock gangway collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island Saturday.
Georgians who became unemployed due to Debby, Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance
Read full article: Georgians who became unemployed due to Debby, Helene may be eligible for disaster assistanceEmployees or self-employed Georgians who became unemployed due to Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene may be eligible to receive federal disaster unemployment assistance.
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
4 of 7 killed in Georgia dock gangway collapse were from Jacksonville, coroner confirms
Read full article: 4 of 7 killed in Georgia dock gangway collapse were from Jacksonville, coroner confirmsGeorgia authorities say they are investigating the catastrophic failure of a dock gangway that collapsed, killing seven on Sapelo Island off the state's Atlantic seacoast.
Early voting begins Monday in dozens of Florida counties, including Duval, St. Johns
Read full article: Early voting begins Monday in dozens of Florida counties, including Duval, St. JohnsVoters across Florida will get their first opportunities to cast an early, in-person ballot for the 2024 general election on Monday as early voting begins in dozens of counties across the state.
Eyewitness video captures frantic efforts to save lives after deadly collapse of dock walkway
Read full article: Eyewitness video captures frantic efforts to save lives after deadly collapse of dock walkwayEyewitness video from the scene of a deadly gangway collapse at a dock in Georgia shows bystanders jumping into action after 20 people plunged into the water off Sapelo Island.
AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops outOregon has become the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll.
Georgia authorities investigating a dock gangway collapse that killed 7 on a historic island
Read full article: Georgia authorities investigating a dock gangway collapse that killed 7 on a historic islandGeorgia authorities say they are investigating the catastrophic failure of a dock gangway that collapsed, killing seven on Sapelo Island off the state's Atlantic seacoast.
Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on field
Read full article: Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on fieldTexas has apologized after fans littered the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early voting
Read full article: Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early votingVice President Kamala Harris says Republican former President Donald Trump was “cruel” for how he talked about the grieving family of a Georgia mother who died after waiting 20 hours for a hospital to treat her complications from an abortion pill.