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Urgent Evacuations as Fire Tears Through Floyd County A fast-moving wildfire swept through Floyd County on Sunday, forcing urgent evacuations and leaving a trail of scorched land. By evening, firefighters managed to contain the nearly 100-acre blaze, but not before it came dangerously close to homes. Fire Erupts, Residents Flee The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) sent out an urgent message Sunday afternoon, warning residents to evacuate the 600…

For months, streets across Georgia have been alive with the roar of dissent. Thousands of citizens, fueled by anger over their government’s rejection of EU talks, face more than just tear gas and arrests — now, they’re being buried under massive fines. Protesters Hit Where It Hurts: Their Wallets Nadim Khmaladze didn’t expect his activism to come with a price tag that could bankrupt him. The 60-year-old rights defender has…

The clock is ticking in Atlanta as Georgia lawmakers push through a packed legislative calendar. With only two weeks left before the April 4 deadline, key bills on healthcare, tax reforms, and wrongful imprisonment compensation hang in the balance. Tax Bills on the Table Senator Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, is wasting no time. As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, he’s scheduled a Monday meeting to evaluate several tax-related bills. The…

Old Dominion Baseball couldn’t quite pull off the sweep on Sunday, falling 3-1 to Georgia State in a tightly contested Sun Belt showdown. Despite a late push in the ninth, the Monarchs came up just short with the tying run at the plate. Pitchers Steal the Show Early It wasn’t a day for the hitters. ODU’s Blake Morgan and GSU’s Cole Roberts turned the matchup into a classic pitchers’ duel,…

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff returned to Atlanta with a fiery message for Democrats: the fight against Donald Trump’s administration is far from over — and he’s not backing down. A Defiant Stand in the Heart of Georgia Standing before a crowd of 2,000 energized supporters, Ossoff didn’t mince words. His 20-minute speech wasn’t just a rally — it was a call to arms. Labeling Trump as corrupt and disconnected from…

A Georgia jury has handed down a staggering $2.1 billion verdict against Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, over claims that its Roundup weedkiller caused a man’s cancer — marking one of the largest payouts yet in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the controversial herbicide. A Landmark Decision in a Long-Running Battle John Barnes, the plaintiff, filed his lawsuit back in 2021, alleging that years of exposure to Roundup led…

Relief Package Expands to Support Farmers, Timber Owners, and Local Communities Georgia lawmakers have pushed forward a significant financial relief effort, approving $300 million in tax breaks aimed at helping farmers, timberland owners, and local communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The package builds on the $862 million already earmarked for recovery efforts after the storm ripped through the eastern half of the state last September. A Lifeline for…

A towering blaze engulfed a warehouse in Brunswick, Georgia, Saturday afternoon, sending columns of dense, dark smoke billowing into the sky — visible even to drivers on Interstate 95. Authorities have yet to determine the cause or report injuries. Smoke Plumes Visible for Miles Drivers on I-95 didn’t just notice the fire — they documented it. Photos and videos poured onto social media, showing the massive plume of smoke rising…

Protesters in Georgia are facing a hefty price for their dissent — literally. The Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) revealed that fines against demonstrators have skyrocketed to a staggering 2 million GEL, a move the NGO slammed as a direct attack on the right to peaceful assembly. Hefty Fines and Legal Changes The recent surge in penalties didn’t come out of nowhere. It traces back to changes pushed by the…