The study focused on sulfoxaflor, a next-generation pesticide introduced in 2013 that kills sap-feeding pests like aphids in crops, including soybeans and corn. Georgia Tech researchers said sulfoxaflor is known to be toxic to bees, and scientists are still working to understand how low-dose exposure affects reproduction.
More than 150 people were arrested in a multi-agency law enforcement operation to crack down on human trafficking and child exploitation in metro Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup, federal and state officials announced Tuesday.
During the foot chase, the suspect fell to the ground and allegedly reached toward his waistband while continuing to ignore the trooper’s commands, according the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
During Tuesday’s work session, commissioners reviewed a proposed temporary moratorium on new data center applications while the city studies their potential impact.
A continuing investigation into Monticello’s former city manager, who is accused of possessing child sex abuse material, has resulted in additional charges.
A federal investigation into a 2024 fire at a pool-chemical warehouse outside Atlanta finds that corroded sprinklers and unsafe storage allowed a minor leak to turn into a major disaster.
Here’s what we know about the timeline of events leading up to the discovery of 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ body on Horn Island and the aftermath in days following.
WALB has reached out to the Albany Police Department for additional details about the investigation, including the circumstances surrounding the alleged crimes and Lane’s arrest.
A dead bat tested positive for rabies near Highway 80 and Pooler Parkway in Bloomingdale, according to a release Tuesday afternoon from the Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office.
As concerns about food safety increase, local farmers and produce growers are responding in different ways as they navigate the uncertainty surrounding the outbreak.
The couple who operate the Livin’ Like Larry Animal Sanctuary in Suwannee County are facing multiple child abuse charges in Ohio, which they call meritless
Fitzgerald officials are warning residents about technical issues affecting the county’s CodeRED Alert System, according to the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office.
During the exercise, community members may notice an increased presence of law enforcement, emergency vehicles, and security personnel on the hospital campus.
Albany Police (APD) are asking for the public’s help to find 16-year-old Kalyanie Johnson. Investigators say she was reported missing on July 16, 2026, from Albany, Georgia.
A parasite linked to a growing outbreak of diarrheal illness nationwide could spread further into South Carolina in the coming weeks, according to health experts.
Two people were taken into custody early Tuesday and one remains at large after a brief chase in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins, Conyers police said.
The savings accounts are meant to help kids and families save for college or retirement. Any family can open one, but for babies born and registered for an account from now until December 31, 2028, an automatic deposit of $1,000 will be made in federal seed money.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning farmers to be cautious when shopping online for farm equipment after receiving multiple reports of sophisticated scams targeting the agricultural community.
A traffic stop in Coffee County on July 7, 2026, led to the arrest of a man after deputies said they found suspected methamphetamine hidden inside his truck.
