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Pumpkin Spice Latte leads Starbucks' 2026 fall menu. When is it in GA?

Pumpkin Spice Latte leads Starbucks' 2026 fall menu. When is it in GA?

Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Latte and pecan drinks. See everything on the fall menu and what day they drop at Georgia locations.
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5 things to know about American green treefrogs in Georgia

5 things to know about American green treefrogs in Georgia

American green treefrogs are common Georgia visitors. Here is why these insect eaters are good neighbors to have.
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Augusta Faces Extreme Heat with High Heat Index Warnings

Augusta Faces Extreme Heat with High Heat Index Warnings

Augusta, Georgia, is experiencing extreme heat conditions with temperatures exceeding 90°F (32°C) for multiple days, as reported by Ready.gov (source: The Augusta Chronicle). The National Weather Service explains that the heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is expected to make conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature. High humidity levels are reducing the body's ability to cool itself through sweat evaporation, leading to increased heat stress. This phenomenon is part of a broader trend of rising summer heat across the United States, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Climate projections suggest that such extreme heat events will become more frequent and intense in the coming decades.
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Crews battle growing Wassaw Island wildfire as blaze grows

Crews battle growing Wassaw Island wildfire as blaze grows

A wildfire on Wassaw Island has grown to 820 acres, with officials saying the fire poses no threat to private property.
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Employee Critically Injured in Shooting at Metro Atlanta Auto Shop; Suspect Hospitalized with Self-Inflicted Wound

Employee Critically Injured in Shooting at Metro Atlanta Auto Shop; Suspect Hospitalized with Self-Inflicted Wound

The Avondale Estates Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday morning at an automotive shop, Harley Collision, located on Maple Street in Avondale Estates, Georgia. The incident left an employee in critical condition. Police reported that a female suspect fled the scene in a vehicle but was later found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She has also been hospitalized. A Channel 2 Action News team is on the scene to provide further details. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Jeff's Bagel Run opening 11 locations in these 5 states this fall

Jeff's Bagel Run opening 11 locations in these 5 states this fall

The popular bagel chain Jeff's Bagel Run is expanding in five states. See where 11 new locations are coming.
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Handwashing, food storage issues drop scores at Savannah eateries

Handwashing, food storage issues drop scores at Savannah eateries

Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted Aug. 11-18, 2026.
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Nike Launches One Piece Collection Featuring Air Max Plus Sneakers and Apparel

Nike Launches One Piece Collection Featuring Air Max Plus Sneakers and Apparel

Nike Launches One Piece Collection Featuring Air Max Plus Sneakers and Apparel
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Georgia Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Defrauding Homeowners of $50,000 for Unbuilt Pools

Georgia Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Defrauding Homeowners of $50,000 for Unbuilt Pools

Richard McDermott, a north Georgia man, is facing theft charges after allegedly defrauding two Forsyth County homeowners of at least $50,000. According to arrest warrants obtained by Channel 2 Action News, McDermott was hired to build swimming pools for the two homeowners. In each instance, he received at least $25,000 from the victims. However, instead of constructing the pools as agreed, McDermott reportedly used the money for his personal use. The alleged incidents occurred between November and December 2022 and continued through April of the following year. McDermott has been charged with two counts of theft by conversion and pleaded not guilty earlier this month.
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Savannah Technical College Seeks Part-Time Welding Instructors in Georgia

Savannah Technical College Seeks Part-Time Welding Instructors in Georgia

Savannah Technical College is actively seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach welding courses. The college is looking for individuals with a diploma in Welding from an accredited community college or technical school, though this is preferred and not strictly mandatory. Applicants must possess at least three years of welding work experience within the past seven years. Strong written and oral communication skills, along with computer proficiency, are also required. Current American Welding Society Certification is highly desired, and prior teaching experience at a postsecondary institution is a significant advantage. The role involves daily teaching duties, including lectures, lesson planning, and classroom management, as well as evaluating student progress and maintaining program certification requirements. Instructors will also be responsible for ensuring safety in classroom and laboratory areas and assisting with student recruitment and retention efforts. The position offers a flexible work sche...
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One Fatality, One Hospitalization Following Richmond County Shooting

One Fatality, One Hospitalization Following Richmond County Shooting

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident on Friday afternoon in Augusta, Georgia, which resulted in one fatality and one hospitalization. Deputies arrived at the 3800 block of Old Waynesboro Road, where they discovered two victims, a male and a female, both suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Both individuals were transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The male victim, identified as Ronald Wynn II, succumbed to his injuries at 4:33 p.m. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy to determine the exact cause and manner of death. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with authorities working to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Georgia solar factory navigates policy whiplash

Georgia solar factory navigates policy whiplash

A Georgia solar factory navigates shifting federal policies as the U.S. pushes for domestic manufacturing.