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Kemp declares state of emergency in Georgia

Governor declares state of emergency in Georgia ahead of expected arrival of winter storm

Snow is rare enough in Georgia that a few inches of accumulation can spark wonder in school children, but the fluffy white flakes can also be a major pain for those who need to worry about commuting to work or managing a household.

Reuters · 1d

Georgia transportation crews prepare for winter storm

Maintenance Activities Unit (MAU) is gearing up for the upcoming winter weather system by ramping up brine production and road treatment efforts.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1d

Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of Friday’s winter storm

The National Weather Service has upgraded its winter storm watch to a warning, in effect from 7 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.

Fani Willis, Trump and Georgia

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked Georgia’s highest court to review a lower appeals court’s ruling that removed her from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.

FOX 5 Atlanta · 9h

DA Fani Willis appeals removal from Georgia Trump election case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed from the Georgia election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump last month, but she's asking Georgia's highest court to reverse that decision.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Fani Willis Makes Bid to Overturn Her Disqualification From Trump Case

Willis is now asking the Georgia Supreme Court to review the lower appeals court's decision to disqualify her and reverse it.

Jimmy Carter, Georgia

NBC News · 1d

Highlights: Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral, flown to Georgia for interment after his death at 100

A national funeral service was held for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral this morning, marking the conclusion of his state funeral. Remembrance ceremonies included his lying in repose in his home state, Georgia, and later lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.

USA Today · 1d

'A life of service': President Jimmy Carter's state funeral, Georgia memorials replay

President Jimmy Carter was honored in a state funeral in Washington on Thursday, alongside a private memorial in Georgia.

FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN · 1d

President Jimmy Carter’s impact on Georgia state parks and historic sites

The next time you’re marveling at the ruins at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs or standing in awe of the place known as “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon," you might want to whisper a simple “thank you" to President Jimmy Carter.

Miami, Carson Beck and Georgia

Reuters · 3h

Former Georgia QB Carson Beck commits to Miami

Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck spent roughly 24 hours in the transfer portal before committing to play for the Miami Hurricanes in 2025, according to multiple reports.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Former Georgia Quarterback Carson Beck Says He Has Committed to Miami for 2025 Season

Carson Beck has pushed his NFL plans back a year and is committed to play next season at Miami, making the announcement known Friday and becoming another huge transfer portal acquisition for the Hurricanes.

ESPN on MSN · 3h

Carson Beck's portal time short-lived as QB commits to Miami

Carson Beck has committed to Miami, just 24 hours after the former Georgia quarterback hit the transfer portal.

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Ask Jordan: Will Trump's Georgia case move forward without him?

Deadline: White House” legal reporter and former prosecutor Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, ...

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Ex-Browns coach who led winless season expected to be named Georgia State's offensive coordinator, per report

Former NFL coach Hue Jackson is getting another shot at leading an offense. According to CBS Sports and 247Sports college ...

'A man of faith': Georgia leaders pay respects to Jimmy Carter at state capitol

Jimmy Carter liked to eat at the Pit Stop in Thomaston, Ga. That was where the future president met a boy who would grow up ...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution9h

Judge dismisses Gwinnett’s lawsuit against state over new city

A Fulton County judge this week dismissed Gwinnett County’s lawsuit against the state of Georgia challenging the creation of the city of Mulberry. “The Mulberry City Council is thankful that we can ...

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Georgia lawmakers promise resource study amid data center boom

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns this week announced plans to develop a plan to ensure the state has enough energy and water to support the ongoing economic development boom.