The Latest Breaking News from Georgia

Illegal Booting in Georgia? New 2026 Rules Set Strict Caps on What Companies Can Charge You

Returning to your car after a quick errand only to find a bright orange metal device clamped onto your tire is a terrifying experience. It feels like being trapped in a parking lot while a stranger demands hundreds of dollars in cash to set you free. For years, the booting…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 1

Georgia Warning: Apple ID Text Scam Targeting iPhone Users — Don’t Click This Link

Your iPhone pings with an urgent text message that looks exactly like an official notice from Apple Support. The message claims someone used your Apple ID for a large purchase or detected suspicious activity on your account. It warns that failing to act will lead to an automatic debit or…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 1

Gardeners Across the South Are Reporting a Surge in This Destructive Bug

A striking insect with polka-dotted wings has turned from curiosity to crisis across much of the South. Gardeners from Georgia to Tennessee have started spotting clusters of unfamiliar bugs on trees, fences, and patio furniture, and the damage has followed quickly behind. This is not a minor nuisance or a…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 27

Georgia Is Flagging More Side Hustle Income in 2026 and Here’s Who Is Getting Audited

Many Georgia residents have turned to side gigs to keep up with rising costs. But this year, some are opening their mail to find audit notices and refund delays. As of early 2026, Georgia authorities have increased scrutiny of certain gig-economy earnings, and some refunds are taking significantly longer to…

Thousandaire · Feb 27

Brickbat: Close Enough

A DUI arrest in Rockmart, Georgia, triggered an investigation into the officer who made it because tests later showed the… The post Brickbat: Close Enough appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 27

Georgia's child welfare system remains shaken after projected $85.7 million budget shortfall

Georgia’s child welfare agency spiraled into crisis amid an $85.7 million shortfall and although lawmakers voted to fill it, the impacts will last

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Kay Jewelers worker helps Georgia couple pick out rings. The performance after took him off guard: ‘Why the hell would he propose IN the store’

Most couples wait to get engaged at a separate venue after picking out their rings. However, one man couldn’t wait and decided to make it official just moments after buying the ring at Kay Jewelers in Locust Grove, Georgia.

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

Why Atlanta Landlords Are Suddenly Raising Rents and the Legal Gap Letting It Happen

If you’ve opened a renewal notice in Atlanta this year and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone. Families across the metro area are reporting rent hikes that feel completely disconnected from their income, their neighborhood, or even the condition of their building. And the most frustrating part is that…

Thousandaire · Feb 26

Experts Say a New Fungus Is Spreading Through Mulch in Georgia

A strange, foamy growth has started turning up in mulch beds across Georgia, and it doesn’t exactly blend in with the azaleas. In some yards, it looks like scrambled eggs dumped on the ground. In others, it forms bright yellow patches that seem to swell overnight. The sight alone can…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 26

Twins sue Universal Orlando claiming they were injured on Harry Potter Epic Universe ride

Erick and Derrick Burroughs of Georgia alleged they were riding the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry when it malfunctioned

The Independent UK · Feb 25