Georgia’s SB 424 Is Goldbuggery, Not Governance
Editorial – by the Publisher Georgia’s SB 424 Is Goldbuggery, Not Governance Augusta, GA – While Georgia families wrestle with high rents, rising insurance premiums, healthcare bills, and lingering inflation anxiety, lawmakers under the Gold Dome are advancing Senate Bill 424 — the “Transactional Gold and Silver Act.” Sponsored by State Sen. Marty Harbin, a […]
Georgia Confirms First Measles Case of 2026 in Infant, Health Officials Say
Staff Reports ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first measles case in Georgia in 2026, involving an infant in the state’s Coastal Health District near Savannah. Health officials said the child was too young to receive the routine measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and likely contracted the virus […]
What Is Off Grid Solar?
By Perry Hall – Local Technology Columnist Harlem, GA – You’ve probably seen solar panels on a neighbor’s roof. Most of those systems are grid tied, meaning they are connected directly to the electric utility. When the sun is shining, the panels may produce more electricity than the home is using, and the extra power […]
Janell Carwell Murder Trial Set to Begin After Nearly Nine-Year Delay – Special Coverage from GCG!
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Nearly nine years after the death of 16-year-old Janell Carwell, the criminal trial in the case is set to begin February 23, 2026, in Superior Court of Richmond County. Carwell was reported missing in April 2017 and was later found dead. The case drew significant attention in Augusta and across the region. […]
The Offices That Run Augusta: GCG Expands Focus on 2026 Downballot Races
Augusta, GA — The officials who most directly shape daily life in Augusta are not always the ones at the top of the ballot. County commissioners decide how millions in local tax dollars are spent. School board members govern a district serving thousands of students and families. Judges interpret and apply the law in cases […]
Augusta Mayoral Race 2026 – Horserace Coverage
Staff Reports Augusta, GA – Augusta’s 2026 mayoral race is taking shape months before the official qualifying period opens, with incumbent Mayor Garnett L. Johnson and challengers Eric Gaines and Steven Kendrick each launching campaigns centered on distinct themes. While the election remains months away, the early framing suggests a contest focused on governance style, administrative […]
Augusta, GA — Mayor Johnson Launches Re-Election Campaign
Staff Reports Augusta, GA – Augusta Mayor Garnett L. Johnson has officially launched his campaign for re-election as the 85th Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County. In remarks delivered at the event, Johnson framed his campaign around continuity, accountability, and completing initiatives begun during his first term. “I ask you for the opportunity to earn your […]
LOCKDOWNS, FIGHTS & A SCHOOL IN LIMBO: What’s Really Happening at Josey High?
Investigative Reports Augusta, GA – T.W. Josey High School isn’t trapped in one bad moment. It’s caught in a cycle. In 2022, a student was shot inside the cafeteria during lunch. The campus went into lockdown. Parents were directed to the football stadium to reunite with their children. The injured student survived, but the shock didn’t […]
Why Garden City Gossip Exists
Why Garden City Gossip Exists Garden City Gossip was created because local power deserves local scrutiny—and too often, that scrutiny no longer exists. Over the past decade, the internet has filled up with more information than any person could reasonably process, yet meaningful understanding has grown harder to find. National outrage cycles dominate attention. Social […]
Eric Gaines Opens Mayoral Campaign by Questioning How Augusta Governs Itself
Staff Reports Augusta, GA – Eric Gaines has begun laying out his case for mayor of Augusta ahead of the 2026 election, framing his campaign around a critique of how city government functions rather than ideology or partisan labels. In a series of campaign videos, Gaines outlined a first-100-days agenda focused on internal processes, transparency, […]