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GEORGIA’S ECONOMY MINISTER DISCUSSED COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE US BUSINESS MISSION
Daily News: Politics September 12, 2025 Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili met with representatives of a business mission, organized by the US Department of Commerce. As Georgian Ministry said, the...

Georgia Tops Nation’s Worst List for Discriminating Against Pregnant Women at Work
Key Takeaways Georgia leads the nation in pregnancy discrimination cases, with incidents over double the national average. In 2024, Georgia recorded 7.87 cases of pregnancy discrimination per 100,000 women workers, significantly higher than the...

2025 Eagles ready to settle ‘unfinished business’ as non-conference play winds down
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Southern volleyball has opened up the season 8-1 and currently sits atop the Sun Belt standings. Lone senior Kirsten Barrett was just tabbed as the conference Setter of the Week for the second time this year and...

Atlanta is embracing a cheap, effective way to beat urban heat: ‘cool roofs’
Atlanta is embracing a cheap, effective way to beat urban heat: ‘cool roofs’ Walk outside into 100-degree heat wearing a black shirt, and you’ll feel a whole lot hotter than if you were wearing white. Now think about your roof: If it’s also dark,...
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Beachgoer captures stunning video of unexpected creature making its way across sand: 'Once in [a] lifetime encounter'
A routine beach visit in Florida recently turned into a rare bobcat encounter for one photographer. But the striking footage is more than just an extraordinary moment — it's a glimpse into the struggles wildlife face as their habitats shrink....

Georgia Southern to celebrate life and legacy of Freedom
Georgia Southern University is celebrating the life and legacy of Freedom.A statue of the treasured live mascot, Freedom, who passed away in March, will be unveiled during a ceremony Friday at 5 p.m.The statue unveiling and ceremony will be held...

Georgia archery deer hunting season opens Saturday, September 13
The wait is almost over for Georgia archery hunters. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 13, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). The wait is almost over! For...

Georgia Southern announces new additions to Paulson Stadium this football season
The Georgia Southern football team will play their home opener Saturday evening in Statesboro.Ahead of the Eagles matchup against Jacksonville State, the Athletic Department announcing a list of new gameday improvements at Paulson Stadium.Below is...

“GEORGIA CAPITAL” TO REDEEM SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BONDS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Daily News: Business September 11, 2025 JSC Georgia Capital will apply to the option of early buyback of bonds related to sustainable development, the company said in recent statement. In particular, Georgia Capital will redeem bonds with a face...

Is Clemson cooked? After walk-off loss to Georgia Tech, it's not over, but it may be close
With a veteran quarterback, a nasty defensive line and a group of star-studded wide receivers, Clemson was a trendy preseason pick to win coach Dabo Swinney his third national championship. But three weeks into the season, the Tigers are sitting...

Georgia College & State University thankful for recent safety upgrades in wake of school shootings, threats
The university has invested $856,000 toward upgrading campus technology over the next three years. (Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the wake of recent shootings and harmful threats on school campuses...

Atlanta Metro faces Code Orange Air Quality Alert for September 12
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Atlanta on Friday, September 12. The alert indicates that the outdoor air quality is expected to be unhealthy...

ASALH Brings Annual Conference to Atlanta Amid Attacks on Black History Education
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will convene its annual conference in Atlanta from September 24-28, 2025, bringing together Black leaders, academics, educators, and community members during what...
ACC, ESPN give behind-the-scenes look at Clemson-Georgia Tech replay review, and it's great
What a revelation. With 3:29 left in Saturday's thriller between Clemson and Georgia Tech, Clemson scored what appeared to be a would-be game-tying touchdown on a second-down pass form Cade Klubnik to Josh Sapp. But Sapp didn't have control of the...

'Whole Lotta Vols' | Some VFLs are back in town for Tennessee vs. Georgia game
VFLs Omari Thomas, Dalton Knecht, Peyton Manning and others are back in Big Orange Country for the game against Georgia. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three VFLs dropped by Big Orange Country this afternoon ahead of Tennessee's game against Georgia. Omari...

Georgia Judge to Toss Landmark Racketeering Charges Against ‘Cop City’ Protestors
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Tuesday said he will toss the racketeering charges against all 61 defendants accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility that critics pejoratively call...

Atlanta Ranks Among Top 10 Best Cities for Soccer Fans in 2025
Key Takeaways Atlanta ranks 10th in WalletHub’s 2025 Best Cities for Soccer Fans, highlighting its status as a top soccer destination. Los Angeles, Orlando, and Seattle lead in creating a great environment for soccer fans across the U.S....

Data centers will take up 80% of Georgia's new energy. What happens to our bills?
Georgia Power has proposed its first major data center contract of the year to the state Public Service Commission. Data centers are projected to account for 80% of Georgia Power's new energy demand by 2031. While Georgian's utility bills have...

Code Orange air quality alert issued in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA — Parts of metro Atlanta and north Georgia are under a Code Orange Air Quality alert on Saturday. The alert includes Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry,...