Founded in 1826, The Telegraph's historic mission is to inform the residents of Middle Georgia and to act as a community watchdog. The Telegraph is also the publisher of The Sun News, a weekly newspaper distributed throughout Houston (Warner Robins) and Peach counties.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has updated its protected species list for the first time since 2006, adding nearly 90 species that face challenges to survival. At least eight species — a snail, a wildflower, three fish, a butterfly, firefly and a bat — are among those found in Middle Georgia proposed for new or updated protections.
A Houston County sergeant has settled her lawsuit with the county in a case that argued the employer-provided health plan discriminated against the transgender community.
A Middle Georgia educator was named the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year, a high state honor for recognizing teachers’ exceptional teaching and dedication to students in the classroom.
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted Thursday to approve, without changes, an agreement between Georgia Power and the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy staff that establishes how the utility can bill customers for fuel costs and storm damage restoration expenses.