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Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shooting
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shootingGeorgia lawmakers said repeatedly that a student-tracking database had been removed from a school safety bill.
In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earnings
Read full article: In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earningsAt least four states are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income.
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
Read full article: Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election lawU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.
Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers
Read full article: Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambersA Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming in the state Senate and will likely go to Gov. Brian Kempโs desk for his signature soon.
Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits
Read full article: Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuitsThe second part of Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kempโs top priority to limit lawsuits and large verdicts won final approval from the House on Thursday.
Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffs
Read full article: Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffsHyundai says it will expand production capacity by two-thirds at its sprawling new electric vehicle plant in Georgia.
Brothers and roommate of Laken Riley's killer to be deported after fake green card convictions
Read full article: Brothers and roommate of Laken Riley's killer to be deported after fake green card convictionsAuthorities say two brothers of the Venezuelan man who killed Georgia nursing student Laken Riley will be deported along with their former roommate after they pleaded guilty to possessing fake green cards.
20-year-old arrested, faces murder charges in 2022 Sanford shooting
Read full article: 20-year-old arrested, faces murder charges in 2022 Sanford shootingA suspect in a 2022 Sanford shooting who was also wanted in violent home invasions and armed robberies in Georgia is now behind bars, according to an arrest report.
Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' fees
Read full article: Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' feesA judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to pay more than $54,000 in attorneysโ fees and to turn over documents after finding that her office violated Georgiaโs Open Records Act.
Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdict
Read full article: Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdictA court in Georgia has handed another prison sentence to imprisoned former President Mikheil Saakashvili.
Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row
Read full article: Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a rowHouston earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and will open against first-time qualifier SIU-Edwardsville in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday.
The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors say
Read full article: The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors sayA team of independent monitors says Georgiaโs Fulton County conducted an โorganized and orderlyโ election last year.
Bubble watch: Georgia is in position to end 10-year NCAA Tournament drought after beating Vanderbilt
Read full article: Bubble watch: Georgia is in position to end 10-year NCAA Tournament drought after beating VanderbiltGeorgia may have ended its 10-year NCAA Tournament drought by beating Vanderbilt 79-68.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill that could let Trump, others recover costs of election meddling case
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers pass bill that could let Trump, others recover costs of election meddling caseGeorgiaโs Senate has passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills stemming from an attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schools
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schoolsSome Georgia lawmakers are trying to get rid of automated cameras that enforce school zone speed limits, saying the cameras are more about making money than the safety of children.
A tourist disappeared out of Florida 2 years ago. His remains were just found in Georgia
Read full article: A tourist disappeared out of Florida 2 years ago. His remains were just found in GeorgiaThe body of a U.K. tourist who disappeared after a Florida taxi ride over two years ago was finally uncovered over the border in Georgia, according to the FBI.
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
Read full article: VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical careThe Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday.
Georgia fans show it's possible to be polite and still celebrate win over No. 3 Florida on the court
Read full article: Georgia fans show it's possible to be polite and still celebrate win over No. 3 Florida on the courtGeorgia fans showed itโs possible to storm the court for a postgame celebration โ and to be polite at the same time.
Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 points
Read full article: Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 pointsGeorgia guard Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after No. 3 Florida took its first lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83.
Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake
Read full article: Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stakeThe regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeks
Read full article: Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeksAuburn remained atop the AP Top 25 for the seventh straight week Monday while preseason No. 1 Kansas fell out of the menโs basketball poll for the first time since February 2021.
Johni Broome's season-high 31 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 1 Auburn past Georgia 82-70
Read full article: Johni Broome's season-high 31 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 1 Auburn past Georgia 82-70Johni Broome scored a season-high 31 points and added 14 rebounds as No. 1 Auburn defeated Georgia 82-70 on Saturday.
CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS
Read full article: CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHSA panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
Read full article: Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business AdministrationThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration.
Baltimore Ravens' Ben Cleveland is arrested on a charge of drunken driving in Georgia
Read full article: Baltimore Ravens' Ben Cleveland is arrested on a charge of drunken driving in GeorgiaNational Football League player Ben Cleveland of the Baltimore Ravens has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Read full article: Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millionsRepublicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.
Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy future
Read full article: Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy futureGeorgiaโs state Senate has passed a bill that would cut off public funding for gender affirming care for adults.
Over half a million Florida residents have fled the state. Where did they go?
Read full article: Over half a million Florida residents have fled the state. Where did they go?Florida has been an incredibly popular state for a while now, bringing in millions of new residents over the past few years. But that's not the case for everyone.
This record-breaking great white shark is pinging off the coast of Daytona Beach
Read full article: This record-breaking great white shark is pinging off the coast of Daytona BeachThe largest male great white shark being studied in the Northwest Atlantic was caught and tagged along the Florida coast on Jan. 17, according to o the OCEARCH Shark Tracker.
Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sportsGeorgia's state Senate approved a bill that would prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports.
The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh laws
Read full article: The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh lawsConservativesโ nationwide offensive against transgender care is increasing trying to cut off care for transgender adults, and a panel of Georgia lawmakers has become the first in 2025 to move forward.
Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun
Read full article: Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy funThe winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States has broken records, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and seasonal joy.
No. 1 Auburn faces No. 6 Tennessee in loaded week for SEC in AP Top 25
Read full article: No. 1 Auburn faces No. 6 Tennessee in loaded week for SEC in AP Top 25The Southeastern Conference has a big week ahead, with four games between ranked teams, headlined by No. 6 Tennessee at top-ranked Auburn on Saturday.
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
Read full article: Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreakBird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election case
Read full article: Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election caseA Georgia appeals court has upheld the dismissal of some of the charges against President-elect Donald Trump and others in the Georgia 2020 election interference case.
Sealy Mattress company is sued after Georgia man was found dead inside a locked trailer
Read full article: Sealy Mattress company is sued after Georgia man was found dead inside a locked trailerThe Sealy Mattress company is being sued for wrongful death after a man was found dead inside a locked trailer at a company facility in Georgia.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press menโs basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers
Read full article: Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workersRudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment.
Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election case
Read full article: Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election caseFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked Georgiaโs highest court to review a lower appeals courtโs ruling that removed her from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case
Read full article: Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation caseA federal judge in New York City has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to information requests in a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
Read full article: Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attackThe College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans has been postponed a day after a truck plowed into a New Yearโs crowd about a mile away from the site of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame.
Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case
Read full article: Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump caseA judge has ruled that the Georgia state Senate can subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
Read full article: Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happenRepublicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nationโs voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress.
Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South
Read full article: Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the SouthFarmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber.
Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and othersA state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
After victory over Florida in water war, Georgia will let farmers drill new irrigation wells
Read full article: After victory over Florida in water war, Georgia will let farmers drill new irrigation wellsFor more than a decade, farmers in parts of southwest Georgia havenโt been able to drill new irrigation wells to the Floridian aquifer.
AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
Read full article: AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pickHeisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado and Notre Dameโs Xavier Watts are repeat first-team selections on The Associated Press All-America team.
Judge rejects an attempt by Trump campaign lawyer to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election case
Read full article: Judge rejects an attempt by Trump campaign lawyer to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election caseThe judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has rejected an attempt by former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro to invalidate his guilty plea.
Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trial
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trialA former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has made her first court appearance more than three years after being indicted.
Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over Texas
Read full article: Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over TexasGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck, believed to be out for the remainder of the game with a hand injury, returned for the final snap in the Bulldogsโ 22-19 overtime victory over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football Playoff
Read full article: An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football PlayoffUndefeated Oregon pulled off the expected and grabbed the top spot in the College Football Playoff.
Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia
Read full article: Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from GeorgiaTexas earned a surprising victory over Georgia on the recruiting trail one day before facing the Bulldogs on the field in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they do
Read full article: Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they doEfforts to reduce the nationโs persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each motherโs death.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiamiโs playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabamaโs got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiamiโs playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabamaโs got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.
Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars
Read full article: Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked carsA Georgia judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines or even jail time for people who leave guns in unlocked cars.
Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
Read full article: Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talksPolice in the Georgian capital have again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators after over 200 people were detained during four previous nights of protests against the governmentโs decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
TIMELINE: Orlando man accused of killing, dismembering girlfriend before stuffing her in suitcase
Read full article: TIMELINE: Orlando man accused of killing, dismembering girlfriend before stuffing her in suitcaseA well-being check for an Orange County man last month has turned into a murder investigation after his girlfriendโs body was found in Georgia, according to the sheriffโs office.
Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Read full article: Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker pausedPresident Joe Bidenโs administration will loan $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive to build a Georgia factory.
4 children killed in fatal Florida crash as driver took photo of โWelcome to Floridaโ sign
Read full article: 4 children killed in fatal Florida crash as driver took photo of โWelcome to Floridaโ signA New York man has been blamed for the deaths of four children in a crash along Interstate 95 last year, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia
Read full article: Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of RussiaDemonstrators in Georgiaโs capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the country.
AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25Oregon remains the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after its close call at Wisconsin.
Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Read full article: Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ousterOpposition protesters in Georgiaโs breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were injured in clashes with police.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Read full article: Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 electionLocal officials are beginning to certify the results of this yearโs presidential election in a process that so far has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed then-President Donald Trumpโs loss.
Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark MeadowsThe Supreme Court has refused to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court, where he would have argued he was immune from prosecution.
Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
Read full article: Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked GeorgiaCoach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia.
AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week.
Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 win
Read full article: Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 winJaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter, and No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for a 28-10 victory.
Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received late
Read full article: Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received lateCertain voters in Georgiaโs third-largest county who received their absentee ballots late will have their votes counted as long as their ballots were postmarked by Election Day and are received by Friday.
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election Day
Read full article: Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election DayA series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day in a tumultuous presidential election.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Officers 'acted within policy' during fights with fans at game
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Officers 'acted within policy' during fights with fans at gameThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office says officers โacted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fansโ while fighting with fans during Saturdayโs Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.
Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballots
Read full article: Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballotsA Georgia judge has rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block county election offices from opening on Saturday and Sunday to let voters return their mail ballots in person.