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Georgia Power restores power to nearly 90,000 customers following Hurricane Sally; announces estimated restoration times for those remaining
Georgia Power made significant progress Thursday after the remnants of Hurricane Sally made its way across the state. With efforts beginning overnight, Georgia Power personnel continue working to …
Georgia Power responds to outages after Hurricane Sally crosses the state
Georgia Power’s restoration efforts began overnight and continue today after the remnants of Hurricane Sally made its way across the state. Georgia Power personnel continue to work around the clock …
Stadium-style cockfighting pit busted in Georgia, feds say. Take a look inside
Makeshift bleachers and a Georgia Bulldogs stadium chair are all that’s left of a cockfighting arena in southeast Georgia after federal officials arrested the owner — 66-year-old Wendell Allan …
REM’s Michael Stipe Offers New COVID Guidelines to Georgia Governor and University
Stipe called for closing bars except for outdoor seating, limiting gatherings, playing football without fans, and increasing testing.
Critics slam University of Georgia over decision to allow football but not in-person voting
“If we can have football, we should have voting, too,” said the school’s chapter of an organization that promotes fair elections.
Six Flags Over Georgia converting to cashless payment system
According to park officials, this will create a safer and faster payment experience for park guests using card and mobile payments only. Six Flags Over Georgia will accept Visa, M …
In wake of ‘Cuties’ outcry, Georgia senator requests hearing on child exploitation
The Georgia Republican made the request to Senate Judiciary Chairman Sen. Lindsay Graham. ATLANTA — In the wake of the backlash to Netflix’s decision to release the film “Cuties,” Sen. Kelly Loeffler …
DHS opens probe into allegations at Georgia ICE facility
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened an investigation into allegations of forced hysterectomies at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Georgia. DHS confirmed the …
Georgia Tech gunning for another upset win vs No. 14 UCF
Georgia Tech’s James Graham looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. Georgia Tech has named a starting quarterback but won’t publicly say who the player is …