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Georgia football player caught celebrating with Ole Miss fans after game

A Georgia football player was caught on camera celebrating on the field after Ole Miss crushed the Bulldogs on Saturday.

Georgia’s EU accession halted ‘due to actions’ by government

TBILISI, Georgia — The European Commission is unlikely to recommend opening accession talks with Georgia in the near future, to judge by a report on the matter released Wednesday. The document is another nail in the coffin of Georgia’s aspirations to ...

Georgia may be ‘ghost town’ on Election Day as 45% of votes already cast

ATLANTA — Georgia polling locations may be a “ghost town” next Tuesday, Nov. 5, on what has historically been the busiest day for voters to cast their ballot, according to a senior state elections official. To date, 45% of the 7.2 million registered ...

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

Georgia's pro-Western president, Salome Zourabichvili, has refused to recognise the result.

What to expect in Georgia on Election Day

Georgia voters are once again expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election on Nov. 5, even as many are focusing on recovering and rebuilding from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.

Georgia polling places could be ‘ghost town’ on Election Day after heavy early voting

Georgia election officials say nearly 3.3 million people either voted early in person or had absentee ballots accepted.

Georgians urged to drop off mail-in ballots as early voting continues breaking records

If you are one of the 140,000 Georgians who have your absentee ballot and haven't put it in the mail yet, elections officials say you should drop it off in-person to make sure your vote counts.

Biden ‘deeply alarmed’ by democratic backsliding in Georgia after election outcry

U.S. president calls on authorities in Tbilisi to investigate election violations and to repeal a Russian-style “foreign agent” law.

More than half million early voters in Georgia didn’t vote in 2020More than half million early voters in Georgia didn’t vote in 2020

The "new" voters include new residents, people who recently turned 18, residents who returned to Georgia and registered voters who just skipped 2020.

18 rotting bodies found in cooler at Georgia funeral home

A Georgia funeral home owner was behind bars on Tuesday after authorities found 18 rotting bodies in a cooler, including those of children and pets.

How southeastern Georgia became a political hotspot in the presidential campaign

Georgia is one of the most closely divided states in the country, where President Biden beat Donald Trump by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020. This year, voters have shattered early voting records, casting more than 2 million ballots so far.

18 decomposed bodies found in Georgia funeral home; families share heartbreak

Families are heartbroken after the coroner said they have to identify each of the bodies found inside the funeral home.

Pro-Harris ads in Pennsylvania, Georgia tout solar

CE4A Action, an affiliate of Clean Energy for America, is running the ads with Solar Voters Alliance in Pennsylvania and Georgia, both battleground states that could swing the election. Each ad features solar energy workers in the state talking about their work and Harris’ plans, which included defending and expanding on President Joe Biden’s work.

Georgia voter turnout update: Approximately 40% of voters have cast ballots

As of 1 p.m. on Oct. 28, 40.1% of registered voters in Georgia have already cast their ballots for the 2024 presidential election.

Trump pitches tariffs in Georgia: 'It's an eye for an eye'

Trump challenged Republican free trade orthodoxy during his time in office, resulting in a significant platform shift for the party.

Kemp won’t attend Trump rally in Georgia after months of speculation: Report

A person familiar with the Georgia governor’s schedule told Politico that Kemp has no plans to attend Trump’s rally in Atlanta on Monday. The two feuded earlier in the year but have since buried the hatchet. Trump and Kemp appeared alongside one another at a Hurricane Helene briefing in Valdosta, Georgia.

Hungary’s Orban highlights EU dysfunction with a surprise trip to Georgia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is again highlighting what a dysfunctional family the 27 nations of the European Union can be on the global stage.

Transcript: Georgia’s disputed election

Georgia’s ruling party claimed victory yesterday in the country’s most important election since it gained independence three decades ago. The vote was widely viewed as a choice between tighter ties with Europe or closer alignment with Russia.

Young Thug, YSL RICO Trial: Longest trial in Georgia history could end Monday

The future of Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, and his co-defendants could be decided Monday in a Fulton County courtroom.

Georgia country profile

In 2024, Georgia introduced its contentious "transparency on foreign influence" bill - often dubbed the "foreign agents law". The Georgian government argues it will ensure transparency of money flowing to support NGOs and protect Georgia from foreign interference.

Engineering firm to investigate deadly Sapelo Island dock collapse

Georgia officials have hired a firm to do an independent investigation in what caused the deadly dock collapse during a Sapelo Island festival.

Georgia’s opposition plans protest against governing party’s declared election victory

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said Sunday she did not recognize the official results and that the country had fallen victim to a “Russian special operation” aimed at pulling it back into Moscow's orbit and derailing its plan to join the European Union.

Georgia's president blames election outcome on 'Russian special operation' after claims of widespread electoral fraud

The incumbent Georgian Dream party clinches nearly 54 per cent of the vote, according to the electoral commission, with opposition parties contesting the result.

ESPN’s FPI predicts the outcome of Georgia vs. Florida in Jacksonville

ESPN weighed in with its early opinion of who will prevail in the annual showdown in Jacksonville between Florida and Georgia.

Georgia’s ruling party wins election, early results show

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Tbilisi: Georgia’s most powerful man won a parliamentary election on Saturday, according to early official results, a victory which opposition politicians refused to recognise, alleging ...

Georgia's pivotal elections: Four key takeaways

The ruling Georgian Dream claimed a majority in last night's election based on data from the country's electoral commission, but four main opposition parties refused to accept the result claiming the election was "rigged.

8 Best Places to Retire in Georgia for Affordable Housing, Tax Advantages, and a Relatively Low Cost of Living

Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits, but income from annuities, pensions, dividends, and pre-tax account withdrawals is taxable. However, the state allows individuals over the age of 62 to exclude significant amounts of taxable income, and the deduction increases at age 65. The state has no inheritance or estate taxes.

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Georgia's opposition disputes result of crucial vote which could decide the country's role in Europe

Georgia's opposition disputed the results of its crucial election vote Saturday which could decide the country’s role in Europe

Political Crisis Looms for Republic of Georgia After Disputed Election

The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not appear in Parliament.

Georgia’s ruling party on course for victory amid charges of election rigging

The consequential election comes as the governing Georgian Dream party presides over a widening split with the West.

Georgia’s ruling party leads crucial election race which could decide the country’s role in Europe

Many Georgians viewed the vote as a make-or-break referendum on the opportunity to join the European Union. Initial figures suggest turnout is the highest since the ruling Georgian Dream party was first elected in 2012.

Georgia's ruling party leads key election race which could decide role in Europe

Georgian Dream appears to be heading for victory in a vote both sides of the country's political divide have said is an existential choice between moving towards the West or reverting to Russia's sphere of influence.

Virginia Tech posts first three-game win streak under Brent Pry, shuts down Georgia Tech

The Hokies’ improving defense limited the Yellow Jackets’ powerful running attack, which had been averaging 185 yards per game, to just 96 yards on 33 attempts.

Georgia's pro-EU opposition says election 'stolen' as ruling party leads

The opposition has described this high-stakes vote as a choice between Europe or Russia. If the opposition TV exit poll is backed up by results they have a chance of defeating Georgian Dream after three terms in office.

The Paul Finebaum Show's rant of the year belongs to a Georgia caller's noisy cat

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum has had his fair share of hilarious callers, amazing moments and epic rants on his daily SEC Network show. During one of his shows this week, a caller’s cat delivered the latest ridiculous Paul Finebaum Show moment while the caller was trying to get a word in about Deion Sanders.

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