USA CRITS: Lucas Bourgoyne back in the winner's circle while Elizabeth Castaño makes a statement at High Line Criterium in Georgia Overall series standing tighten with two races remaining Cycling News · May 3
Georgia governor sets special election date for Scott’s seat Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday set a July 28 special election in the state’s deep blue 13th District to fill the rest of former Rep. David Scott’s term, which ends in January. Scott died last month at 80 and his daughter, Marcye Scott, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that she… Roll Call · May 1
Cuban immigrant dies in Georgia detention center, ICE tells Congress Denny Adán González, 33, whose death is being investigated as suicide, is 18th person to die in ICE custody this year The Guardian - US · May 1
Joe Biden Jumps Back Into Politics With High-Stakes Georgia Endorsement Former president Joe Biden is stepping back into electoral politics, endorsing the ex-Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor in one of his most direct political moves since leaving the White House. Latin Times · May 1
8,000-year-old wheat imprint in Georgia reshapes origins of bread wheat, scientists say A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops. Euronews · May 1
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas? The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail gasoline prices to average near US$4.30 a gallon for April 2026 – the highest monthly average of the year. The political response has been familiar. Georgia has suspended its state gas tax, other states are weighing their own tax holidays, and the… The Conversation · May 1
Rivian Boosts Initial Georgia Plant Capacity To 300,000 Units The EV startup said production at its new factory is still on track to begin in 2028. Rivian will build vehicles on its midsized platform there. InsideEVs · May 1
Georgia man says new Samsung TV from Best Buy went out 5 days later. Then Samsung sends him a coupon—with a catch Owning a television is normal in modern homes. We have access to many options at our fingertips, and can have them delivered to our doorstep. It sounds convenient and easy until it’s not. One man shared his nightmare ordeal with Samsung after the new TV he bought through Best Buy… The Mary Sue · Apr 30
Truck driver last seen at a Florida rest stop is found dead in Georgia Federal authorities are investigating the death of a truck driver whose body was discovered in Georgia after he was last seen alive at a Florida rest stop The Independent UK · Apr 30
Record heat, zero rain, millions of acres lost: Experts warn wildfires are now America’s problem to survive This year already promises to be a “historic” one for fires, immediately testing Trump’s new firefighting strategy. Fortune · Apr 30
Man says severe medical neglect at problem-plagued jail in Atlanta resulted in amputations A Georgia man says he was traumatized by severe medical neglect at a problem-plagued jail in Atlanta The Independent UK · Apr 29
Man spent $180 on a seafood boil from Facebook Marketplace in Atlanta. Then he went completely silent: ‘That’s weird’ A man just spent $180 on a seafood boil from Facebook Marketplace, and then went completely silent while eating it, leaving viewers oddly captivated. Florida-based content creator Gabriel Rivera, who runs the popular series “Trying food off of Facebook Marketplace,” drove all the way to Georgia to pick up the… The Mary Sue · Apr 29
Georgia’s 30-Day Rule: Why Missed Renewal Calls Are Cutting Off Medicaid This Week Georgia’s Medicaid system has entered a high-stakes phase where timing matters more than ever, and thousands of residents now feel the pressure. A federally required 30‑day response window now determines who keeps coverage and who suddenly loses it. Miss a letter, overlook a text, or fail to submit paperwork in… The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 29
The Key Electoral Races That Could Decide President Trump's Political Future From party loyalty battles to razor-thin margins in Congress, a handful of contests could determine how much power the president holds after November Latin Times · Apr 29
The Guardian - US · Apr 29 ‘Flailing’ Georgia attorney general condemned over charges for Cop City protesters Republican Chris Carr accused of trying to revive bid for governor with indictment – ‘the last gasp of a dying man’
International Business Times UK · Apr 29 JD Vance Cancels Another Appearance After Empty Seats Embarrassment and White House Dinner Shooting JD Vance pulled out of a TPUSA event at Iowa State after drawing a quarter-full arena in Georgia, getting heckled, and losing campus chapter leaders to resignations.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts
Axios · Apr 28 Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn Devastating wildfires in Georgia are just a preview of what could be an especially brutal fire season.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Vance pulls out of TPUSA event with Erika Kirk weeks after she left him alone on a Georgia stage TPUSA confirmed to The Daily Beast that ERika Kirk, the husband of its co-founder Charlie Kirk, would take to the stage at the Iowa State University alone Thursday
We Got This Covered · Apr 28 Florida pastor and marriage expert behind bars after cops noticed something telling on his social media How many marriages is too many?
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes
Salon · Apr 27 The Georgia Democrat for underdogs Jason Esteves, a rising gubernatorial candidate, says he’s a champion of Georgia’s working class against GOP policy
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Georgia wildfires continue to spread as blazes remain uncontained IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Georgia wildfire doubles in size as blaze remains largely uncontained, officials warn The Highway 82 Fire had destroyed at least 87 homes by Saturday and was only 7 percent contained Sunday morning
The Guardian - US · Apr 26 Texas tornado kills at least two people as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwest