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Georgia, FAO expand Cooperation for Sustainable Agriculture
The Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, David Songulashvili, met with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Koo Dongju, during his working visit to Rome. Food and Agriculture...

Georgia Showcases Wine Heritage at Seoul Wine & Spirits Expo 2025
Seoul, South Korea: The Deputy Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, Solomon Pavliashvili, attended the prestigious international exhibition “Seoul Wine and Spirits Expo 2025.” It represented Georgia’s rich winemaking tradition, also...

Wildlife change – and don’t change – on tiny Lake Huron island, scientists say
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same. That includes the disappearance and appearance of wildlife species. That’s what scientists discovered when they...

Atlanta ranked in top 10 of 2025 best cities report
Major metros may still rule, but smaller U.S. cities are gaining national attention for livability, innovation, and growth. A new ranking of America’s 100 best-performing cities in 2025 reveals a surprising mix of established powerhouses and...
IMO SECRETARY GENERAL VISITED GEORGIA
Daily News: Politics June 30, 2025 Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez visited Georgia and held meetings with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development...

Coastal Georgia counties announce new joint development authority
The partnership aims to leverage the region's proximity to the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, combining resources and expertise for efficient economic development. A key goal of the JDA is to address high poverty rates in the area, which exceed...

Facing federal funding cuts, Atlanta Housing shrinks budget by $80.6M
It’s worth noting that the fiscal year 2025 budget increased 18% over fiscal year 2024 — the largest jump in the past five years. All the same, the 2026 budget was approved against a backdrop of uncertainty about how the agency will fund programs...

Updated Georgia wildlife action plan at work
SOCIAL CIRCLE — The comprehensive revision of Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan is in place and in use. Shaped by agency staff, conservation organizations and public comments, the overhauled conservation strategy now available in a dynamic...

It’s Time to Reform Marijuana Laws in Georgia
In 2025, it remains illegal in Georgia to grow, possess or consume marijuana products. That’s a fact. It is also a fact that almost every Georgian reading these words either uses marijuana products themselves or knows someone who does. Anyone...
Georgia City Named Among The 'Worst Run Cities' In The U.S.
When visiting another city, you have likely spotted some notable differences from the one you call home. From well-paved roads and less traffic congestion to a noticeable change in crime rate that makes you feel safer walking down a street alone,...

Local students graduate from Georgia Connections Academy
Two local students were among the 680 graduates honored this month as part of the Georgia Connections Academy Class of 2025. Daniel Henderson, of Jefferson, and Hannah Selvaraj, of Pendergrass, were recognized during an in-person commencement...

Tellus Science Museum studying piece of meteor that fell in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Dozens of people captured the meteor falling from the sky on their cellphones last week. On Monday, Atlanta News First got a look at it up close in the Tellus Science Museum. A sonic boom, the equivalent of 20...

“This is NASCAR's most competitive, interesting track”: Insiders declare Atlanta Motor Speedway the new gold standard
Atlanta Motor Speedway has emerged as NASCAR’s new gold standard for competitive racing, according to insiders Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck. They claimed so on an episode of their weekly podcast, The Teardown. This all-out competitive environment...

Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR driver sends a strong message after a 'big climb' in Atlanta: "One step away"
Jimmie Johnson’s protégé, Erik Jones, delivered a strong performance in the 2025 Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He finished fifth in the race despite facing significant adversity during the race and claimed that the team is “one good...

New Georgia laws taking effect tomorrow: What you need to know
Most of Georgia's new laws will go into effect on July 1. (FOX 5) When the new month starts on Tuesday, dozens of new laws will go into effect in Georgia. July 1 begins the fiscal year in the Peach State, which is also the date that the majority...

The Georgia Bulletin, Office of Communications honored with Catholic Media Awards
OSV News photo/Bob RollerPhoenix Bishop John P. Dolan distributes Communion during Mass in the pastoral center chapel June 24, during the Catholic Media Conference in Phoenix. By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor | Published June 30, 2025 PHOENIX—At the 2025...

Here are the new laws taking effect July 1 in Georgia
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A host of new Georgia laws will take effect Tuesday. Perhaps the most controversial one, the Riley Gaines Act of 2025, will ban transgender students from competing in sports teams that don’t match their assigned birth gender. A...

Which stadium will be most hostile road environment for Alabama in 2025? Here’s our pick
The road slate for Alabama football in 2025 isn’t quite as tough as it was a season ago. There’s no trip to Tiger Stadium. No visit to Neyland Stadium. Both are two of the most raucous and difficult environments to be the visitor in college...

In Georgia, sheep on a solar farm is not a baaad idea
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. On a vast property in Lee County, in the heart of southwest Georgia, Tyler Huber raises sheep. As the flock grazes, the sheep need somewhere to...

Georgia Prepares Exam Centers for 2025
Tbilisi, Georgia: The preparation of examination centers for 2025 is in its active phase across the country, as educational authorities gear up for the upcoming academic assessments. The First Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth Giorgi...