Benjamin Payne

Proposed residential facility would have 26 two-bedroom units — USG requests hefty budget increase — proposed rezoning of Gullah Geechee land draws sharp criticism — state universities hand out record number of degrees

Mayor's speech focuses on crime, other priorities — state sets presidential primary date — sea turtle nesting season begins — "lemonade stand" bill becomes law

The Effingham County School District faces allegations by three Black students of civil rights and free speech violations.

In brief: High turnout expected in midterm election — Walker rallies base in Carrollton — New poll shows tight race for US Senate seat — Ark offers aid for housing-insecure Athenians — Sea turtles sea record year — Braves drop first playoff game

Florida may have borne the brunt of Hurricane Ian, but now Georgia is bracing for potential impacts. Coastal Georgia is likely to get tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain.

In brief: Hurricane Ian's approach prompts precautions as the storm heads north into the Gulf of Mexico — Farmers prepare for hurricane's impact — Georgia Power to ask state officials for rate hike — Braves visit White House — Area high schools move football games to Thursday to avoid storm.

Hurricane Ian is expected to bring heavy rains and flooding to south Georgia later this week.

Beach-goers on coastal Georgia's Tybee Island may notice something new. But it took years to get there, 62 years, to be exact.