Georgia voter turnout groups founded by Stacey Abrams are closing

Associated Press Atlanta (AP) — Two Georgia voter turnout groups credited with chipping away at Republicans’ edge in the state announced Thursday they are closing down, raising questions about whether Democratic organizing can be sustained in...

Georgia Voter Mobilization Groups Founded by Stacey Abrams Cease Operations

Two voter-turnout mobilization organizations in Georgia, founded by Stacey Abrams, have announced that they will cease operations. This decision highlights the question of whether Democratic vote-mobilization groups can sustain influence in a...

After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance

MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) — Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than… MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) — Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than 50 points,...

Vernon Jones leaves Georgia gov race to run for Congress

ATLANTA (AP) — Vernon Jones, who dropped out of Georgia’s governor’s race on Monday at Donald Trump’s behest, confirmed Tuesday that he’s entering the crowded Republican primary in the state’s 10th Congressional District. His switch came days...

Georgia National Fair goes out with a bang, concluding with a record-breaking year

PERRY – The Georgia National Fair has officially concluded another successful year, announcing it welcomed 612,706 visitors this year. According to their press release, the fair had visitors from across the state and beyond, experiencing...

Georgia College Student Exposes Text Book Calling Christians ‘White Supremacists’ (Video)

University of North Georgia./Image: Video screenshot. Kelbie Murphy, a senior at the University of North Georgia, shared a video on social media exposing a textbook assigned in one of her courses that labels Christianity as a ‘U.S.-based white...

Voter mobilization group once led by Abrams and Warnock that helped drive Democrats' advances in Georgia reportedly shuts down

The Associated Press confirmed Thursday with the organization that it was shuttering. ATLANTA — The New Georgia Project, a Stacey Abrams founded voter mobilization group that rose to be a powerhouse political organizing force in the Peach State...

Georgia voter turnout groups are closing, raising questions about Democratic strength

ATLANTA (AP) — Two Georgia voter turnout groups credited with chipping away at Republicans' edge in the state announced Thursday they are closing down, raising questions about whether Democratic organizing can be sustained in Georgia, where...

Now spotted in Georgia: This moth with 9.5-inch wingspan

ATLANTA, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is putting a fun spin on spooky season urging residents to stay alert for one of the state’s most mysterious visitors: the black witch moth. Known for its...

Relatives in Georgia, El Salvador devastated by I-85 crash that killed 8

Metro Atlanta Truck driver charged after Jackson County wreck killed 3 adults, 5 children from the same family. Carmen Gavidia Ramírez shows a portrait of her sister, Maribel Ramírez, and her nephew Evan, who died in a crash in Jackson County....

Helene: Shutdown stymies $531.2M grant program assisting Georgia farmers

(The Center Square) – The Georgia Department of Agriculture was ready to implement a $531,236,000 federal block grant to help farmers affected by Hurricane Helene before the federal government shutdown on Oct. 1. The department invested hundreds...

I try America’s most beginner-friendly (yet thrilling) rafting trip

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share “Just stay in the boat and nothing...

ALAN PELL CRAWFORD'S THIS FIERCE PEOPLE, EXPLORING REVOLUTIONARY WAR'S SOUTHERN CAMPAIGNS, WINS AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST PRIZE FOR HISTORY

Nomination window now open for military history books published in 2025 to be considered for next year's $50,000 prize WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The $50,000 American Battlefield Trust Prize for History has been awarded to historian...

Relatives of Salvadoran family of 8 slain in Georgia crash left reeling from tragedy

TEPETITAN, El Salvador — Parents, siblings, aunts, nephews and other relatives of a Salvadoran family of eight who died in the fiery crash of a semitrailer and a van in Georgia this week struggled to wrap their minds around the tragedy on...

Study ranks Concord as America's most affordable vacation destination

Concord is the only U.S. tourist destination where vacation costs stay under $1,000, making it the nation's most affordable getaway spot. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new study has identified 30 U.S. tourist destinations where travelers can enjoy a...

JELD-WEN appoints Rachael B. Elliott as North America leader

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., a global manufacturer of building products, announced the appointment of Rachael B. Elliott as executive vice president, North America, effective Oct. 20, 2025. Elliott is a seasoned global operations and innovation...

Relatives of family of 8 killed in Georgia interstate crash left reeling from tragedy

Relatives of family of 8 killed in Georgia interstate crash left reeling from tragedy The family died on the way to shop at a mall Monday when a tractor-trailer collided with their van. Updated: 1:51 PM EDT Oct 16, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ...

Georgia women’s cross country leans on youth, teamwork in promising start

The Georgia women’s cross country team has shown early signs of promise in the 2025 season, finishing second at the Covered Bridge Classic and third at the Florida State Invitational. With eight of the nine runners on the roster in their first...

Relatives of Salvadoran family slain in Georgia semi crash left reeling from tragedy

TEPETITAN, El Salvador (AP) — Parents, siblings, aunts, nephews and other relatives of a Salvadoran family of eight who died in the fiery crash of a semitrailer and a van in Georgia this week struggled to wrap their minds around the tragedy on...

Georgia has $14.6 billion in reserves. What to do with it?

Money in the bank: Georgia has seen years of big budget surpluses, thanks to several factors. Federal spending spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. A postpandemic economic boom also helped. Inflation — which increased sales tax receipts, along...