A 30-year-old northwest Georgia man was arrested Tuesday after a search of his home turned up pornographic material involving children, authorities said. Damon Scarlett’s home in LaFayette was ... ( read original story ...)
32 coronavirus deaths reported in Georgia in 24 hours
A total of 32 coronavirus-related deaths were reported in a span of 24 hours in Georgia, bringing the statewide death toll 1,493 as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Georgia Department of ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia tries to balance pressure to reopen economy with threat of coronavirus resurgence
Georgia's new coronavirus cases have plateaued, but it could take until the end of the month to know the effects of reopening the economy. ( read original story ...)
Large invasive lizard that can grow up to 4 feet long gaining foothold in Georgia, officials warn
"These large lizards are voracious predators that have been found consuming a variety of native wildlife," officials warn ... ( read original story ...)
4-star wide receiver James BlackStrain commits to Georgia Tech
James BlackStrain announced his commitment to Tech’s 2021 signing class, becoming the fifth rising senior to make his decision for coach Geoff Collins and the Yellow Jackets in ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia faces invasive 4-foot lizard species, Argentine black and white tegu, wildlife officials say
Georgia wildlife authorities are trying to eradicate the invasive Argentine black and white tegu — an omnivorous lizard that can grow up to four feet long and is now established in Toombs and Tattnall ... ( read original story ...)
Lieutenant governor eyes June 15 return of Georgia lawmakers
Georgia's lieutenant governor is saying “Not so fast” on a proposed June 11 restart date for the General Assembly. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan released a statement Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Kuwait paper accuses government of ‘assaulting liberties’
A worker wearing a protective suit wipes down a key board in a local bank as a precaution against COVID-19, following the outbreak, in Kuwait City. Image Credit: Reuters Abu Dhabi: The front page ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the robot dog enforcing social distancing in Singapore
Singapore is testing Spot, a four-legged robot, in a public park to assist safe distancing efforts. (Roslan Rahman / AFP/) Leaves crunch underfoot as Spot marches through the park, back straight as a ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon launches IMF talks to rescue economy; more talks in coming days
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said it has begun remote discussions this week with Lebanon, which is seeking some $10 billion of aid to help it out of the worst financial crisis in its ... ( read original story ...)