In 1964 after the heirs established the P.L. Hay Foundation, Davis became the first tour guide and docent when they opened up the family home to the public. He was hired by the Georgia Trust when it ...

MACON, Ga. — If you live in Macon-Bibb, commissioners want to hear from you. House Bill 581, also known as the Save Our Homes Act, promises relief to homeowners while maintaining the market ...

A woman died after a house explosion and subsequent fire in Macon County. Hanh T. Burns, 72, was found dead at 7450 W. Macon St. in Harristown on Saturday Area fire departments were called for a ...

The community is invited to the Macon County Environmental Management open house on Tuesday, March 18, to view the new ...

A Georgia House committee approved a bill that would guarantee the right to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although IVF is currently legal in Georgia, the bill aims to protect it from ...

Curious about southwest Georgia snakes and aquatic life? Ever driven by swaths of land on fire and wondered why you see it at the same time each year? The Jones Center at Ichauway is a resource ...

Brian Kemp’s litigation overhaul gets a special House subcommittee. Tyler Harper hints at a potential run for U.S. Senate. Special elections ordered for the Public Service Commission.

Some Georgia lawmakers seek to ban single-use plastics, including plastic shopping bags. Jay Karr Island Packet You might want to stock up on reusable totes because plastic bags could be a thing ...

Georgia’s weather may have taken a turn for the warmer recently, but clear skies are not in the forecast. Prepare for potentially severe weather conditions in the coming days. The Weather ...

ID laws are a big deal, and one in Georgia is gaining traction. House Bill 296 has received approval from multiple members of the general assembly. Here's what we know: What is Georgia House Bill 296?

Lawmakers in the Georgia House of Representatives pushed forward legislation to authorize a $1 billion tax refund payment to state residents as the state manages a significant budget surplus.