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1 month ago | 
augustachronicle.com | Vanessa Countryman |Tina Harbuck
A Buford, Georgia couple tragically drowned while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin, Florida, on Memorial Day, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The 54-year-old woman and 57-year-old man were pulled from the water after being spotted struggling alongside their 26-year-old son, who was rescued by a bystander using a boogie board. What happened to the Georgia couple that drowned?
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1 month ago | 
onlineathens.com | Vanessa Countryman |Tina Harbuck
A Buford, Georgia couple tragically drowned while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin, Florida, on Memorial Day, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The 54-year-old woman and 57-year-old man were pulled from the water after being spotted struggling alongside their 26-year-old son, who was rescued by a bystander using a boogie board. What happened to the Georgia couple that drowned?
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2 months ago | 
clarionledger.com | Bonnie Bolden |Vanessa Countryman
ALDI opened a new store in D'Iberville, Mississippi. The store offered free items and a chance to win $500 in groceries. The grocery chain is expanding in the U.S. as part of a $9 billion plan. ALDI is known for its no-frills approach, including requiring a quarter deposit for shopping carts and encouraging customers to bring their own bags. A second Mississippi location is set to open in Ridgeland in July. ALDI just opened a new Mississippi grocery store.
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2 months ago | 
savannahnow.com | Vanessa Countryman |Bonnie Bolden
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is implementing changes nationwide this April that will impact millions of customers, including those in Georgia. These changes aim to boost efficiency and reduce costs, but some residents may experience a slower delivery. This "Delivering for America" plan, already partially underway, will fully roll out in two phases. The second phase is scheduled for later this year.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
onlineathens.com | Miguel Legoas |Vanessa Countryman
In another DOGE-related move, a Georgia leader has a major news organization in her crosshairs. On Wednesday, U.S. Rep.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas |Vanessa Countryman
In another DOGE-related move, a Georgia leader has a major news organization in her crosshairs. On Wednesday, U.S. Rep.
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Mar 24, 2025 | 
onlineathens.com | Vanessa Countryman |Diana Leyva
Country music icon Alan Jackson, a Georgia native from Newnan, is currently touring as part of his "Last Call: One More for the Road Tour" which he has described as the final opportunity for fans to see him perform. The tour began in 2022 and is set to continue through 2025. The 66 year-old's final tour continues amid his battle with a chronic neuropathy condition, which he first revealed in 2021. What is Alan Jackson's health condition?
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
yahoo.com | Bonnie Bolden |Vanessa Countryman
We still have a few months before hurricane season 2025 starts. But it's not too early to start preparing in Mississippi. The National Hurricane Center has released the names of all storms expected for 2025, marking the return of a familiar list last used in 2019. (Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons and storm names are different.)One analytics firm that forecast 2024 would be the "hurricane season from hell" has issued an early prediction for this year.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
clarionledger.com | Bonnie Bolden |Vanessa Countryman
We still have a few months before hurricane season 2025 starts. But it's not too early to start preparing in Mississippi. The National Hurricane Center has released the names of all storms expected for 2025, marking the return of a familiar list last used in 2019. (Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons and storm names are different.)One analytics firm that forecast 2024 would be the "hurricane season from hell" has issued an early prediction for this year.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
onlineathens.com | Emily Barnes |Vanessa Countryman
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will take to the field this weekend to see who will be crowned Super Bowl champions. Here's what to know about Super Bowl 59's kickoff time. What time is kickoff for Super Bowl 2025? Kick off is at 6:30 p.m. for the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9. Where will Super Bowl 2025 be played? The 2025 Super Bowl will be played at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
