Valdosta prepares for South Georgia’s biggest fireworks show Friday night

VALDOSTA, GA. (WTXL) — It’s being called the biggest fireworks show in the South—and it’s happening right here in Lowndes County. Officials urge residents to skip backyard fireworks and enjoy VLPRA’s professional show. Best views are between exits 16 and …

Georgia lawmakers react to passage of tax and spending cut bill

President Donald Trump signed a package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday, but it will take some time to find out what the full effects will be. Tens of thousands of Georgians woke up to run in the big, beautiful Peachtree Road Race. Among …

Georgia court fines lawyer for apparent use of AI that generated inaccuracies

For the first time ever in Georgia Appeals Court history, a lawyer is being fined for the apparent use of AI. The Georgia Court of Appeals found multiple instances of made-up or misused cases in her brief. They say in a brief to them, more than 70% of the …

What spending cuts in the 'big beautiful bill' could mean for National Parks in Georgia

Conservancy groups say the National Park Service will be impacted by the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ approved by Congress this week. The National Parks Conservation Association says the bill claws back $267-million of previously committed funding for …

UK Foreign Secretary: “I am concerned about the sentencing of several opposition figures in Georgia”

Stephen Doughty on sanctions against Georgian Dream “We do not comment on or speculate about possible future sanctions [against the Georgian government], as doing so could undermine their effectiveness,” said UK Minister for Europe, North America, and the …

Quickfire Q&A with Georgia Amoore and Jade Melbourne

Mystic Magic: Georgia Amoore and Jade Melbourne join forces at WNBA club

AAA tow-to-go program in effect, Georgia authorities urge caution during holiday travel

ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia AAA’s annual tow-to-go program is in effect through 6 a.m. on Monday, July 7. as people across the country continue traveling during the 4th of July holiday weekend. AAA is providing drivers who are impaired a safe ride home for them …

Georgia DNR encourages boater safety during July 4 holiday weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. — As many people plan to visit a lake or river to enjoy the July 4th holiday weekend, Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials are urging boaters to use caution at all times. Georgia DNR patrols lakes and waterways in the state. …

Hurricane Hunters Set To Probe Tropical Disturbance Near Georgia

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season began on a very quiet note, with little storm activity during June. However, as we shift into July, meteorologists on X are closely tracking a developing tropical system off Georgia's east coast. The storm appears …