South Georgia food businesses thrive despite $6 billion agricultural loss post-Helene

Assessments from the University of Georgia estimate the economic impact of Hurricane Helene on agriculture - Georgia's #1 industry - at $6.46 billion. UGA estimates a 75% crop loss in the area or more than 36 million pounds of pecans. Watch the video …

Georgia-Tajikistan: interesting meetings in Dushanbe  

DUSHANBE-TBILISI — My interest in Tajikistan was dictated not only by the fact that this country has rich traditions in culture and sport, with vast and interesting history, but by the fact that the current head coach of national football team of …

Heart of Georgia Hospice to remember loved ones with tree-lighting ceremony

Heart of Georgia Hospice will be holding their annual tree lighting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m. This tree shined bright at last year’s ceremony. (Courtesy Heart of Georgia Hospice) WARNER ROBINS—Heart of Georgia Hospice will honor loved ones …

There's a room-sized time capsule in Georgia that will be opened 6,098 years from now

In 1936, Georgia's Oglethorpe University president Dr. Thornwell Jacobs initiated the creation of the Crypt of Civilization, the world's oldest and largest time capsule. Located in Atlanta's Phoebe Hearst Hall, the vault was sealed on May 28, …

Georgia Supreme Court to hear appeal of ‘shaken baby’ case after ANF investigation

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After an Atlanta News First investigation, the Georgia Supreme Court has stepped in to determine the fate of a man sentenced to life in prison. Danyel Smith was convicted of killing his 2-month-old son in Gwinnett County …

Car, bone retrieved from Georgia pond appear to solve 44-year-old missing persons case

Police believe a 1970s Lincoln Continental and human bone found in a pond near Brunswick, Georgia, could solve a 44-year-old cold case. The car and bone were dredged up from the lake by the nonprofit volunteer Sunshine State Sonar search team on Friday. …

Georgia's New Parliament Convenes After Contested Vote

Alabama football lands 2027 recruit from Georgia over Auburn, Bulldogs

It’s never too early to start recruiting, and securing commitments, for a few years down the road. Alabama football is putting the finishing touches on its 2025 recruiting class, but in the meantime, it’s adding recruits to the 2027 class. Alexander Ward, …

Eligible Georgia families could get up to $6,500 to pay for private school; Here's how

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Starting with the new year, some families in Georgia will be able to apply to get new financial help to pay for private school tuition. Those families would be eligible if their child or children attend some of the state's lowest- …

Biden admin offers $6.6B loan for Georgia EV plant

The Department of Energy offered a $6.6 billion loan late Monday to electric vehicle maker Rivian for a Georgia manufacturing plant, a move that’s likely to land in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration. The conditional loan would allow …