2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (337+ words) Georgia drivers could soon have the option to register their vehicles once every five years instead of every year. The bill passed the state House on Thursday " the final day of the 2026 legislative session " with only two votes against it....

23+ hour, 38+ min ago  (657+ words) Commercial trucks are the backbone of Georgia's logistics economy, but their sheer size and mass introduce unique safety considerations on major interstates like'I-285,'I-85, and'I-75.'Navigating the aftermath of a collision with a commercial vehicle requires a specific, immediate set of…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (473+ words) A Cartersville barbecue restaurant is facing a follow-up inspection after health officials handed it a failing score last month. Cartersville Bar-B-Q, at 140 East Felton Road, scored a 58 out of 100 during a routine inspection on March 25th " a grade the Georgia Department…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (207+ words) South Fulton is hosting a free document shredding and recycling event on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Trammell Crow Park, 4980 Cascade Road. The event is organized by District 1 Councilwoman Dr. Catherine Rowell and Full Circle Electronics. What's happening: Residents…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (263+ words) Listen to this post Drivers on Hickory Flat Highway in Cherokee County should expect delays and temporary closures today between Harmony on the Lakes and Univeter Road. What's happening: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says paving crews will be working…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (415+ words) B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years....

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (595+ words) Georgia's highways have become deadlier than ever for truck-related crashes. A new state safety report confirms that 257 lives were lost in collisions involving commercial trucks in 2023, the highest number recorded in a decade. Data from the Georgia Governor's Office of…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (198+ words) Georgia drivers are paying $3.58 a gallon for regular gasoline as of Sunday, down 11 cents from last week, according to AAA. The state's gas tax suspension is helping hold prices down as crude oil costs rise due to the ongoing conflict…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (269+ words) Georgia DOT is asking the public to weigh in on a plan to widen I-95 between Richmond Hill and the South Carolina state line. Feedback is open through March 27. What's Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation is holding a virtual public…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (247+ words) A Kingsland restaurant is facing a follow-up inspection after earning a failing score from state health officials this week. Boba Tea & Pho LLC at 1891 Georgia Highway 40, received a score of 57 out of 100 during a routine inspection on Wednesday " a grade…...