James Johnson, 4-star DL, flips commitment from Georgia to Texas

Steve Sarkisian and Texas football have pulled off a major flip from an SEC rival. Four-star defensive lineman James Johnson of Miami Northwestern High School in Miami announced his decision to flip his commitment from Kirby Smart and Georgia to the …

2026 No. 1 defensive lineman flips from Georgia, commits to Texas

It’s been a tough Tuesday for the Georgia Bulldogs, who lost a pair of five-star defensive players in the 2026 recruiting class to the Texas Longhorns.  The Bulldogs failed to bring in Georgia native Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 linebacker in the 2026 …

Georgia Power to extend coal plant operations under new energy plan

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 7-11

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 7 and Friday, July 11. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of …

Retirements leave gaps in Georgia’s weather forecasting ahead of hurricane season

Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. Emergency managers in southeast Georgia are facing this hurricane season with a pared-down staff at the Jacksonville …

Georgia Transplant Foundation to host Trends in Transplant conference in Macon

Lillie Bradley, a volunteer with the Georgia Transplant Foundation, says it is important to learn about the resources available for people who need transplants. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Transplant Foundation will host its Trends in …

Mobile council candidate last voted in Georgia, not Alabama

A candidate for city council in Mobile hasn’t voted in Alabama in nearly two decades, according to state records. Samantha Ingram did vote in the presidential election last year, but she did so in Georgia, according to the secretary of state’s office in …

Georgia teachers, parents face new cell phone law

ATLANTA — There’s anxiety already as public school students face a return to school under a new law restricting cell phones.   Georgia teachers' groups were among the backers of the House bill signed into law that will restrict students from …

Georgia appears vulnerable and Gators positioned to capitalize

ATLANTA — Georgia football coach Kirby Smart can hear the footsteps for the first time in awhile. If there was ever a chance for the Florida Gators to catch their SEC rival, this could be it after losing four straight and seven of eight in the longstanding …

WalletHub says Georgia is one of the best states for summer road trips