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Late congressman David Scott will lie in state at Georgia Capitol
46+ min ago (579+ words) The late Georgia congressman David Scott will be back under the Gold Dome one final time Friday. Just a day after voting in the House, U. S. Representative Scott died April 22 at the age of 80. On May 1, a memorial ceremony will be…...
Which Georgia schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (132+ words) There's no denying the impact Georgia has created in sports. The home state of legends like Ty Cobb and Herschel Walker, Georgia has recently seen stars like Travis Hunter and Caleb Downs continue to keep it in the mix alongside…...
Georgia Republican candidates hoping to beat Jon Ossoff spar in debate
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (848+ words) Eyes across the country will be watching Georgia this month as a slate of Republican candidates vie for a chance to go against Democrat Jon Ossoff for his seat in the U. S. Senate. Early voting in the midterm primaries starts Monday…...
Georgia Democrats have momentum going into midterms. Could they win?
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1153+ words) The Georgia midterm election season is in full swing as voters head to the polls for the primary races next week. Early voting in the primary starts April 27, and election day is May 19 across the state. A marathon of debates…...
Track where historic wildfires are spreading in Georgia, Florida
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (481+ words) Dozens of wildfires keep burning in Georgia and Florida, with weekend breezes and low humidity expected to extend dangerous conditions. The Highway 82 Fire, which began April 20 near Atkinson, Georgia, about 258 miles southeast of Atlanta, is estimated to have burned more…...
Track where wildfires are spreading in Georgia and Florida. See maps
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (181+ words) Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have set thousands of acres ablaze as extreme drought grips the region. On April 22, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 counties in the state due to the wildfires, according to a'news…...
See photos of damage from Georgia and Florida wildfires
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (249+ words) Wildfires across Florida and Georgia have consumed thousands of acres and continue to cause destruction. The fires are spreading between the states as the National Weather Service (NWS) has reported "extreme" drought across most of'Florida'and'Georgia, and "exceptional" drought, which is…...
Georgia congressman Clay Fuller posts 'satire' video after first week
1+ week, 1+ day ago (976+ words) The U. S. House of Representatives' newest member has hit the ground running in Washington. Republican Clay Fuller won a special election runoff on April 10 to replace former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th congressional district and was sworn in just four…...
Want to vote in the midterms? Today is last day to register in Georgia
1+ week, 2+ day ago (462+ words) The Georgia midterm primaries are less than a month away, and Monday marks the last day to register to vote. Georgia voters have a robust ballot this year, from appellate judges to the governorship, and races across the state have…...
These are 15 best places to visit in Georgia, Travel and Leisure says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1034+ words) Whether you need a relaxing escape or an epic adventure, there are a lot of options for your next trip through Georgia. But which spots are the hottest? Last month, Travel and Leisure released its list of the 15 best places…...