Week In Review: Congressman dead at 80 and wildfires ravage parts of Southeast Georgia

Week In Review

Alex Helmick | WABE

April 25th, 2026

A firefighter works the Brantley Highway 82 fire, Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Federal charges filed against suspect in deadly MARTA train attack

Kemp walks through a crowd of lawmakers in the Senate chamber

Taxes

Georgia lawmakers will consider adding homestead tax referendums on November ballot during special session

Election

Takeaways from the Georgia primary runoff election debates

USA 250

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Gas Prices

Georgia’s gas tax suspension lifts, raising prices by 33 cents per gallon

Crime

Georgia prosecutors drop misdemeanor charges against Falcons rookie receiver Zachariah Branch

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Week In Review: Congressman dead at 80 and wildfires ravage parts of Southeast Georgia

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