Ware County Emergency Operations Center activated as residents brace for Hurricane Helene
The Ware County Emergency Operations Center was officially activated Thursday as Hurricane Helene is forecast to start impacting the area in the evening, according to county officials.
Weeks after a school shooting, students return for classes at Apalachee High School
Students have begun pouring into Apalachee High School weeks after a school shooter killed two students and two teachers.
Residents in Camden County neighborhood experience flooding as heavy rain moves through area
Residents in a Camden County neighborhood are experiencing flooding roadways as heavy rain moves through the area.
Georgia officials conduct mock election security exercise in Glynn County
Regional election officials, law enforcement and partners conducted mock election security exercises at the Glynn County Emergency Management building in Brunswick.
Glynn County police arrest 28-year-old man in connection with June 2023 murder of unhoused man
The Glynn County Police Department arrested a 28-year-old man in connection to the murder of a man at a homeless encampment on Merchants Way in June 2023.
Georgia mayor faces felony charges after investigators say he stashed alcohol in ditch for prisoners
The mayor of a small Georgia town has been indicted on charges that he illegally left a bottle of gin in a ditch for a state prison work crew.
More than 2,300 pounds of meth is found hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market
Drug agents say that celery was used to conceal more than 2,300 pounds of methamphetamines at a farmers market south of Atlanta.
Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update
Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina.
Port of Brunswick closing gap with Baltimore, the top US auto port
The Georgia Ports Authority says it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in the 2024 fiscal year, bringing it neck-and-neck with the top U.S. auto port.
Mysterious death of a man on St. Simons Island under investigation amid social media speculation, police say
The Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) said Friday it is continuing to investigate the โunintended deathโ of a 35-year-old man who died on St. Simons Island last weekend.
Brunswick High, Glynn Academy to get vape detectors placed in restrooms
The Glynn County Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of 128 vape detectors for Brunswick High School and Glynn Academy in its July meeting.
Thunderstorms move across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Strong thunderstorms were impacting many Northeast Florida including parts of Nassau and Duval counties Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
13-year-old boy arrested in Glynn County after leading police on chase, driving the wrong way in stolen car: police
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday morning after Glynn County police said he led them on a chase and nearly hit a car twice while driving a stolen car on Georgia Highway 27.
Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested on reckless driving charges
Georgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night on charges of speeding and reckless driving, according to jail records.
Brunswick man sentenced to life for 2023 murder of beloved Glynn County grandmother
A 52-year-old Brunswick man was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after he pled guilty to the murder of a beloved Glynn County grandmother.
โItโs absolutely heartbreakingโ: South Georgia family trying to rebuild after losing home in fire
A family in South Georgia is trying to rebuild a week after a fire destroyed their home as one of the residents starts chemo treatments.
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls again, easing to lowest level since early April
Home loan borrowing costs eased again this week as the average rate on a 30-year mortgage declined to its lowest level since early April.
State revokes Brunswick daycareโs license for 11 safety violations that showed โintentional, reckless disregardโ
The license to operate for a Brunswick child care facility at the center of the death of a 16-month-old was revoked, according to the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.
Georgia's auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore
The Georgia Ports Authority says a surge of auto imports rerouted from Baltimore led to its busiest month ever for car and truck shipments.
Glynn County woman sentenced to prison after defrauding real estate company for over $250,000
A Glynn County woman who managed the office of a real estate company has been sentenced to prison for stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from her employer.
Glynn County police officer accused of disorderly conduct, cruelty to children, dismissed after internal investigation
A Glynn County police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart
Matt Ryan, who retired last week after 15 years in the NFL, will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst on โThe NFL Todayโ and Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will leave after long runs on the show.
Glynn County police officer accused of disorderly conduct, cruelty to children
A Glynn County police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
PGA Tour players learn how much loyalty is worth in new equity program
Players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour in the divide with Saudi-funded LIV Golf are starting to find out how much that loyalty could be worth.
US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
The nationโs economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers โ the main driver of economic growth โ kept spending at a solid pace.
Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000
Tesla knocked about a third off the price of its โFull Self Drivingโ system โ which canโt drive itself and so drivers must remain alert and be ready to intervene โ to $8,000 from $12,000, according to the company website.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: St. Johns Country Day back at No. 1, Clay rejoins rankings
The News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through April 18 games.
Owner of St. Marys heating and air company accused of owing thousands after abandoning jobs says heโll refund customers
A St. Marys heating and air company is being accused of abandoning jobs that theyโve been paid for.
Tiger Woods finishes Masters with his highest score as a pro, sets sights on upcoming majors
Tiger Woods finished the Masters on Sunday wtih a 16-over 304, his highest 72-hole score ever in a career that spans three decades.
Masters fashion: Day was asked by Augusta National to change his wardrobe so 'respectfully' he did
Jason Day said after finishing his third round at the Masters on Saturday that he was asked by someone at Augusta National to take off the white vest he was wearing that said in big letters across the midsection: โMalbon Golf Championship.โ.
Rory McIlroy's bid to complete career Grand Slam with Masters win put on hold for yet another year
Rory McIlroyโs bid to complete a career Grand Slam will have to wait yet another year after the worldโs second-ranked golfer failed to make a run up the leaderboard on Saturday at the Masters.
The craze for Masters gnomes is growing. Little golf-centric statue is now a coveted collector item
Gnomes, those quirky statues people often have in their gardens, are flying off the shelves at Augusta National.
The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2024
Action has resumed Friday at Augusta National with power hitter Bryson DeChambeau leading the Masters and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler well positioned to win his second title in three years.
Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 player, takes aim at a second Masters championship
Scottie Scheffler is the overwhelming favorite to win a second green jacket when he tees off this week at the Masters.
Tesla settles lawsuit over man's death in a crash involving its semi-autonomous driving software
Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while relying on the companyโs semi-autonomous driving software.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Trinity Christian winning streak reaches 12 games
The News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through March 28 games.
Handpicked numbers were the golden ticket to the $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot in New Jersey
Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.
Ahmaud Arberyโs family plans to travel to Atlanta before convicted killers appeal hate crime
The family of Ahmaud Arbery gathered in Southeast Georgia days before his three killers prepare to appeal their federal hate crime convictions in court.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Surging Trinity moves to No. 1, Oakleaf moves into rankings
The News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through March 21 games.
News4JAX Super 6 baseball: Tocoi Creek, Fleming Island move into rankings
The News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through March 14 games.
NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies
The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday.
Savannah Bananas will take over Dunkinโ restaurant, give away tickets during return to Jacksonville this weekend
The ticket lottery for the Savannah Bananas games in Jacksonville closed Dec. 1, but if you didnโt get a spot in the ballpark, youโve still got a shot.
University of Georgia cancels classes after woman found dead on campus
The University of Georgia has canceled classes after authorities say a woman was found dead on campus after a friend told police she had not returned from a morning run.
Historically Black churches come together to get 100,000 parishioners to the polls
Two historically Black churches in Georgia are coming together to do their part and get people out to vote for the Presidential election this November.
โShe was serving our countryโ: Community pays respects to Army Sergeant Kennedy Sanders
The community gathered in Waycross Friday to honor Army Sergeant Kennedy Sanders, the 24-year-old who was among the three soldiers killed in a drone attack in Jordan in late January.
Brunswick man evades Glynn County police pursuit, gets arrested 3 days later at his home
Glynn County Police Department arrested a Brunswick man at his home three days after he evaded a pursuit and was accused of possession of a firearm by a felon while committing a crime, according to a release.
Waycross community remembers fallen sergeant as โcourageous in everything she didโ
A grieving Waycross community is remembering the life of Army Seargent Kennedy Sanders, who was one of three soldiers killed in a drone strike in Jordan on Sunday.
Hospital to home: Nurses help navigate their patientsโ recovery
More than 34 million people will be admitted into a hospital this year throughout the United States. Although the average stay is five days, thatโs just the beginning of the recovery process.
Former Georgia mascot, Uga X, has died; the English bulldog served as UGA mascot from 2015-2022
Uga X is part of the line of English Bulldog mascots that represent the University of Georgia. Uga X was 10 years old and died peacefully at his home in Savannah.
2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrated buyers
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades, pushing homeownership out of reach for many Americans.
Dozens attend youth pep rally to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.โs legacy in Camden County
Dozens of people came together Saturday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a youth pep rally in Camden County.
Caught on Camera: Pennsylvania man takes Camden County deputies on high speed chase, fires shots
Newly released bodycam footage from the Camden County Sheriffโs Office gives a closer look at the events that led to the arrest of a man now facing felony charges.
Tesla recalls over 1.6 million EVs exported to China to fix automatic steering, door latch glitches
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles exported to China to fix problems with their automatic assisted steering functions and door latch controls.
Price cuts boost Tesla's 4Q sales, beating estimates as electric vehicle growth rate slows
Steep price cuts helped electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. increase its fourth-quarter vehicle sales by almost 20% as EV sales growth slowed across the industry.
Man arrested in road rage case after Brunswick family of 4 shot at while driving on US 17
A 21-year-old Glynn County man has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault after police said he fired at a family of four, including two small children, during a road rage incident Tuesday on U.S. 17 near the Sidney Lanier Bridge.
Man, woman accused of animal cruelty after police find 1 of 10 puppies believed to be buried in front yard of home
A man and woman were arrested and are facing animal cruelty charges after police found several unhealthy dogs inside their home and at least one of 10 puppies believed to be buried in the yard, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
Pinova plant in Brunswick will be decommissioned in 1 year after massive fire in April
The Pinova chemical plant in Brunswick that went up in flames earlier this year will be decommissioned one year from now.
โI turned right into his carโ: Glynn County deputy puts his life on the line to save others from dangerous driver
The Glynn County Sheriffโs Office said Deputy Christopher Hatcherโs quick thinking before the impact of a crash during the chase helped protect drivers nearby from possibly being injured or killed.
US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools
U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace.
โThese semifinals donโt come around every yearโ: Camden County ready for showdown at Walton
Camden County will play Walton in the GHSA Class 7A semifinals Friday night for a chance to advance to the state championship.
Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4
Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four.
Stray bullet hits Brunswick police vehicle during shootout at busy shopping plaza
The Glynn County Police Department is investigating a shootout that took place at a busy shopping plaza Monday afternoon in broad daylight.
A tip made a difference in Ware Countyโs โBaby Jane Doeโ case. Why tips are important in โbreaking the case.โ
It was the tip that made a difference, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigators.
AP Top 25: Georgia's No. 1 streak hits 22, second-best ever. Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10
Georgia extended its streak of weeks being top-ranked in the AP Top 25 to 22, giving the Bulldogs the second-longest run of being No. 1 in the history of the college football poll.
Brunswick family of late Army staff sergeant receives mortgage-free home in honor of Veterans Day
The family of a late U.S. Army staff sergeant was surprised with the news that their mortgage was paid in full by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of Veterans Day.