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Georgia declares state of emergency as wildfires destroy dozens of homes
Two major fires in the southeast of the state – the Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 fire have burned more than 39,500 acres.
April 25, 2026Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote
The veteran lawmaker's death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote on the floor of the US House.
April 22, 2026What is Trump doing with the US Forest Service?
The Trump administration has announced it will move the service's headquarters to Utah and restructure the agency.
April 10, 2026McIlroy takes historic six-shot Masters lead into weekend - Reuters
McIlroy takes historic six-shot Masters lead into weekend Reuters
April 10, 2026Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term, which ends in January 2027.
April 8, 2026Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
April 3, 2026Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
March 25, 2026Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill - Reuters
Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill Reuters
March 21, 2026Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.
March 14, 2026Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff
Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.
March 11, 2026Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election
The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.
March 10, 2026Guilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter
Prosecutors say Colin Gray, 55, could have prevented his son from killing four people at a high school in Georgia in 2024.
March 3, 2026