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Georgia relents on funding for Luther Rice

Georgia officials will allow Luther Rice College and Seminary to participate in the state’s financial aid programs.

Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler sentenced to life in prison

A Georgia woman convicted of killing her 20-month-old son and dumping his body in a trash bin two years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.

Father of Georgia school shooter pleads not guilty

A Barrow County grand jury indicted Colin Gray in October on 29 counts, including second-degree murder, in connection with the Sept. 4 shooting at Apalachee High School.

Could Georgia play in the SEC Championship? 3 scenarios how that happens

If the projected favorites win out, Texas would face Alabama in the SEC title game, but plenty of teams still are alive, as six teams could finish with 6-2 SEC records.

Augusta among U.S. News' 150 'Best Places to Live.' 3 cities in Georgia made it

U.S. News & World Report ranked the 150 best places to live in the nation, and it included Augusta. Here's a closer look at how that happened.

Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin can win College Football Playoff, other overreactions after Georgia upset

OXFORD — Ole Miss football has its signature win in the coach Lane Kiffin era. No. 12 Ole Miss beat No. 2 Georgia 28-10 on Saturday. Ole Miss entered the game 1-11 against Georgia in the past 12 matchups. It was the No. 12 Rebels' (8-2, 4-2 SEC ...

Georgia hearing on Trump case taken off Dec. 5 calendar

Oral arguments in a Georgia case involving District Attorney Fani Willis' eligibility to prosecute President-elect Donald Trump, will not be held as scheduled Dec. 5. The Georgia Court of Appeals did not give a reason for the change.

Georgia court cancels Fani Willis disqualification argument for unclear reasons

A Georgia appeals court hearing was set for Dec. 5 in the state election interference case, but the court canceled it without explanation until further notice.

The murder trial of the man accused of killing Laken Riley continues in Georgia

Jose Antonio Ibarra is accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley while she was jogging on the University of Georgia campus on February 22. Follow here for live updates on the trial.

Leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia resigns, ending unrest

Following days of unrest in which the opposition seized government buildings, the leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia has resigned.

Georgia court of appeals cancels oral arguments over Fani Willis disqualification

The oral arguments were scheduled for Dec. 5, and the decision to cancel the arguments was made independently by the court. However, it did not provide a reason for the cancellation.

Georgia lawmakers focused on vets hope Trump VA nominee Collins will improve agency’s support

With President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Doug Collins as his veterans affairs secretary, Georgia lawmakers are hoping that the former U.S. representative from the state will improve the department.

Georgia football gets positive Dillon Bell injury update

Georgia football received a promising update on wide receiver Dillon Bell, who is dealing with an ankle issue at the moment.

Georgia appeals court cancels argument over Trump’s effort to disqualify Fulton County DA

The Georgia Court of Appeals on Monday canceled President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to disqualify Fulton County DA from election interference case

Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump

ATHENS, Ga. - A Georgia appeals court on Monday canceled oral arguments that were scheduled for next month on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case ...

College Football Playoff projections: Is Tennessee stuck on the outside looking in after losing to Georgia?

Tennessee looks to stay on its clear path to the playoff, while Georgia needs a victory just to stay alive. There are two games between ranked opponents in Week 12 and both of those games are in the SEC. From North Mississippi to Atlanta, college football brought glorious top-five upsets on the second Saturday in November.

Laken Riley went for a morning jog. Less than 30 minutes later, she was dead. What we know about her final moments

Laken Riley’s final moments were revealed through opening statements from prosecutors and the testimony of her roommates.

The latest in the murder trial of the man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley

Murder suspect returns to court: Jose Antonio Ibarra is accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley while she was jogging on the University of Georgia campus on February 22. He has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. • Politics ...

Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra returns to court for trial as prosecution presents more witnesses

Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra will return to court Monday for the second day of his trial. Ibarra is accused of attacking and killing Riley on her run on Feb. 22.

How to Watch the Georgia vs. UMass Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Nov. 23

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Georgia Bulldogs vs. UMass Minutemen game, Saturday, Nov. 23.

Georgia vs. Tennessee score, takeaways: Carson Beck rediscovers form as Bulldogs eye return to CFP bracket

No. 12 Georgia survived a challenge from No. 7 Tennessee 31-17 to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race. After Tennessee went up 10-0 in the first quarter, Georgia went on a 31-7 run over the final three quarters to pull away and beat the Volunteers.

West Georgia rallies past Utah Tech 34-31 for its first United Athletic Conference victory

ST. GEORGE, Utah -- — Davin Wydner threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Solomanie Bambara had a late pick-6 and West Georgia rallied past Utah Tech 34-31 on Saturday for its first United Athletic Conference victory. Wydner got West Georgia (4 ...

Tennessee vs Georgia live score updates, highlights, how to watch Week 12 game

It's Tennessee vs Georgia in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live score and game updates from Sanford Stadium in Athens.

How to Watch Tennessee vs Georgia: Live Stream NCAA Football, TV Channel

Catch one of the best games of the Week 12 college football weekend between Tennessee and Georgia on Saturday.

Trial begins for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

Jose Ibarra, who entered the US illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing, which helped fan the immigration debate during this year’s presidential campaign.

Protesters storm Putin-backed parliament in Georgia breakaway region

Protesters in the separatist region of Abkhazia, Georgia stormed the parliament building to demand the region's president step down and reject an investment agreement that could benefit wealthy Russians.

Peanut Commission remembers Georgia’s oldest farmer

WHIGHAM, Ga. (WALB) - St. Elmo Harrison has passed away at the age of 101. Harrison was known as the oldest farmer in Georgia, beginning his career in farming in 1951. Georgia Peanuts wrote a tribute to Harrison.

Former Alabama QB believes Georgia's issues go beyond Carson Beck

There's not a ton of love lost between Alabama and the Georgia Bulldogs. Greg McElroy won a national championship game as the quarterback of the Alabama Crimson Tide. As such, it's not all that surprising that McElroy is being critical of UGA after a ...

Trump to preside over historic sporting events: Which teams and stars could skip White House visits?

During Trump's first term, and even during his recent campaign, college football has been the sport to embrace Trump the most unanimously in the U.S. His appearances at games, including multiple Army-Navy games in his first term and a Georgia-Alabama game ...

Ranking the Top 10 players in the SEC entering Week 12

Sanders ranks 4th in the SEC in rushing this season with 696 yards, and he’s added 208 yards as a pass catching option. With 11 touchdowns, Sanders needs just 2 more scores to eclipse the 12 touchdowns he scored in his 1,500+ total offense season in 2022. A great comeback story pushing for All-SEC honors down the stretch.

Gogglebox star Georgia Bell announces birth as she reveals beautiful baby name

Gogglebox star Georgia Bell has announced the arrival of her baby boy with partner Josh, sharing a photo and revealing his adorable name with fans. The 24 year old Channel 4 star, known for appearing alongside best friend Abbie Lynn on the popular show ...

Fearless Prediction: Tennessee vs. Georgia

The biggest game of the year has arrived. Tennessee versus Georgia. The Dawgs are favored by 10.5 points, via DraftKings Sportsbook. This rivalry dates back to 1899, but it has only been an annual matchup since the conference expanded in 1992. While the ...

Worst-case scenario: How Georgia misses out on the CFP after brutal Ole Miss loss

The Georgia Bulldogs are reeling after losing to Ole Miss in a beat down and it's clear that another loss could send the program towards a situation where they are excluded from the expanded 12-team playoff. Even though the program does boast wins over top ...

Georgia State University is planning a $107M remake of downtown Atlanta

Georgia State University is set to undergo a $107 million transformation of its downtown Atlanta campus, including demolishing buildings and creating a new quadrangle before the World Cup 2026. The catalyst for this redevelopment is an $80 million donation ...

It's do-or-die for Georgia and declining QB Carson Beck

The past several seasons have seen the University of Georgia ascend to the apex of college football. The Dawgs won back-to-back national titles in 2021 and 2022 and were a game away from playing in their third consecutive college football playoff last year.

Why No. 12 Georgia would get left out of 12-team College Football Playoff bracket and how it can get back in

When the second College Football Playoff Rankings were released on Tuesday evening, Georgia found itself in an unfamiliar spot: left out. The Bulldogs were No. 12, marking their lowest spot in the CFP Rankings since Kirby Smart's first season in 2016.

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