Sharon Swanepoel

AMERICUS, GA (12/31/2025)– The following area residents were among 551 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, Dec. 12 in the Convocation... See more

The Loganville City Council will have its first City Council of the new administration at 6.30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at Loganville City Hall located at 4303 Lawrencville Road. Mayor Branden Whitfield will lead the meeting with new Councilmen Keith ... See more

Kolbie Hadden Watters was sentenced in 2023 to life without the possibility of parole Update A motion hearing has been scheduled in front of Alcovy Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Kevin Morris on Jan. 14, 2025 for Kolbie Hadden Watters, 24, of Augus... See more

The City of Covington has open job postings, including for a tree trimmer. Please note the applications for this position close on Jan. 9, 2026. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. These job postings were found on the City of Covington... See more

Update The National Weather Service announced Tuesday morning that a Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon and evening. Dry, breezy conditions will lead to dangerous fire weather. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged as any fires that dev... See more