Georgia

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the current bird flu outbreak has caused 67 human cases of bird flu in the U.S. and one death associated with the virus. The virus was confirmed on Friday at a commercial poultry production facility in Georgia, the...

Power grids across the South face an extraordinary challenge Tuesday as snow blankets regions typically prepared for summer heat waves, not winter whiteouts. What Happened A fierce winter system has upended daily life from Texas through the Carolinas, forcing Gulf Coast weather forecasters to issue...

On Tuesday, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced plans to invest $11 billion in Georgia through its cloud division, Amazon Web Services. What Happened: This investment aims to bolster infrastructure for cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies. With the investment in Butts and...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, who was also the nation's oldest living president, died on Sunday at age 100. Prior to his life in politics, Carter was a peanut farmer and a U.S. Navy lieutenant. He was elected governor of Georgia in 1970 and U.S. president in 1976. James Earl Carter Jr...

A Georgia state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, citing an "appearance of impropriety" as the basis for the decision. The court emphasized that disqualification was necessary to restore...

Georgia lawmakers are exploring the potential of psychedelics in treating veterans' mental health challenges, marking a significant shift in the state's traditionally conservative stance on drug policy. As Medical Xpress reported, a bipartisan panel has recommended allocating up to $5 million to...

Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI,) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI,) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have traced a video falsely portraying voter fraud in Georgia back to Russian influence actors, days ahead of the 2024 election. What...

Squatters have reportedly taken up residence in a suburban Atlanta home owned by a rent-to-own real estate firm, sparking disturbances that have left the neighborhood in disarray.  This alleged takeover in South Fulton's Villas at Camp Creek has reportedly turned peaceful nights into chaotic...

A Georgia judge has overturned several controversial election rules, asserting that the Pro-Trump GOP-majority Georgia Election Board does not have the authority to enforce them. What Happened: Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox Jr. ordered the rejection of seven rules, including the...

In a recent development, Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has come under scrutiny for propagating conspiracy theories about the government’s ability to manipulate severe weather events such as hurricanes. What Happened: On Wednesday, Greene took to X and cited the...

Arab-American voters, represented by 31-year-old Palestinian American Ruwa Romman, face a complex dilemma this election season in Georgia. Romman, a legislator in the swing state, was nominated to represent the Uncommitted National Movement, reported Al Jazeera. This protest initiative aims to urge...

Ahead of the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey are set to host a virtual event aimed at rallying support in key battleground states. What Happened: Harris and Winfrey will join forces for an online event on Thursday aimed at rallying support in key battleground states, according to...

Georgia is making sweeping changes to its hemp industry, with new regulations set to take full effect on Oct. 1, 2024. Governor Brian Kemp signed Bill 494 into law in late April, introducing strict guidelines on cannabis product sales, advertising, and store locations, The Telegraph reported. See...

In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old boy was arrested following a mass shooting at a Georgia high school, which resulted in four deaths and nine injuries. What Happened: The accused, Colt Gray, initiated a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, causing the deaths of two students and...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for her upcoming interview plans, calling her “weak and incompetent.” What Happened: Greene took to X on Wednesday to express her views on Harris’s interview. She accused Harris of being unable to conduct her...