05/15/2026

Kemp Signs Law Imposing 10-Year Mandatory Minimum for Fentanyl Trafficking

Georgia's governor signed legislation imposing a mandatory 10-year prison sentence for trafficking four grams or more of fentanyl, as overdose deaths from the drug continue to climb.

May 15

Copper Thief's Fire Sparks Explosion at Atlanta Apartments Near Stadium

May 15

Atlanta police arrest suspect in BeltLine stabbing that killed woman

Atlanta police arrested a man Thursday in connection with a fatal stabbing on the BeltLine and attacks at a northeast post office. Officers caught him near Midtown after an extensive search.

May 15

GHSA realigns Georgia high school football for 2026-28, restores Class 7A

The Georgia High School Association approved a new football classification plan for 2026-28 that restores Class 7A and reshuffles dozens of programs across the state.

May 15

Braves overhaul bullpen as Iglesias injury forces mid-season shuffle

May 15

Georgia Bulldogs Enter 2026 as SEC Favorite After Strong Spring

May 15

Strider Returns from Injury to Face Phillies

May 15

Georgia Requires Phonics-Based Reading Instruction in Early Grades

Georgia's Board of Education requires all school districts to teach phonics-based reading instruction in K-3, citing data showing 40 percent of state students read below grade level.

May 15

Skip "The Residence," Watch "The Diplomat" Season 2 Instead

Netflix is pushing its new murder mystery hard, but the real White House thriller you should queue up came out three months ago and nobody noticed.

May 15

Starlette Signs: Mercury Stirring Questions You've Avoided

May 15

The Sleeper Hits You Missed This Week

May 15

The Five-Board Bench: Your First Real Woodworking Project

May 15

The Warm Tomato Salad That Changed My Mind About August

May 15

I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

May 15

Washington County Senior Center Continues to Serve Community Seniors

The Washington County Senior Center continues to offer a wide array of services and activities, including meals, transportation, and health programs, to enrich the lives of local seniors.

May 15

Georgia Bans Outdoor Burning Across 91 Counties as Drought Intensifies

May 15

U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran

May 15

Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz

May 15

Jaguars Trade Lawrence; Bengals Acquire Additional Draft Capital

May 15