Georgia lawmakers have approved a $250 million budget allocation aimed at improving conditions in the state’s prisons.

Georgia lawmakers are approving tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene that could be worth nearly $300 million ...

Scott Ashley, president of Wine & Spirits Distributors of Florida, said the only missing component of the bill is who pays for the regulation of hemp-derived drinks. “The alcohol excise tax is about ...

The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive Thursday, March 20, at First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm St., from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There ...

Minor flooding and downed trees appeared to be the worst of the impact from a line of strong storms that moved through Polk ...

The storms have downed trees and powerlines across the area, with Paulding County being one of the hardest hit areas.

Strong thunderstorms bring the potential for tornadoes are expected across portions of Florida this weekend and into Monday.

An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night. Cities across Florida are divided over whether fluoride should remain in ...

Heavy smoke from controlled burns in Tennessee is concerning Georgia residents, but officials say it's not dangerous.

SouthState Corp. has closed on a $457 million sale of 165 branches in six states. The Polk County-based bank announced the ...

Sheriff's deputies in Georgia rushed into action when a jail break-in was perpetrated by a "white female" suspect: a duck.