National Weather Service confirms meteor sightings over North Georgia

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has confirmed reports of meteor sightings across northeast Georgia and South Carolina. Eyewitness photos shared by Alondra A. Vargas in the Eyewitness Hall County Facebook Group capture the moments following …

Did you see it? Videos from Georgia, South Carolina capture fireball in the sky

RIGHT NOW WE'RE TRACKING REPORTS AND FOOTAGE.. OF A FIRE BALL SEEN FALLING FROM THE SKY BY PEOPLE ACROSS GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA. IN GEORGIA .. THIS DRIVER IN FORSYTH COUNTY CAPTURED THAT OBJECT ON DASCHAM VIDEO. THE AMERICAN METEOR SOCIETY SAID IT …

What Georgia’s Public Service Commission primary says about the general election

The election’s eventual outcome will have a direct impact on voters. The PSC regulates Georgia Power, which has raised its rates six times in the past two years, partly to fund two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle. The primaries set up a November …

2 Georgia seaside spots were called 'hidden gem' beaches. Which ones?

Georgia Entrepreneur Inspires Connections to South African Wilderness, One Classic Land Rover at a Time

For Georgia-born Stebin Horne, a love of South Africa has gone beyond an obsession; it’s an inspiration for fostering a lifestyle connected to the land — and one another. Married a decade ago to a South Africa native he met while she was on holiday in …

Georgia residents protected from power shutoffs during extreme heat

As summer officially kicks off and the blistering Georgia heat pushes temperatures into triple digits, residents may be relieved to know that Georgia Power cannot disconnect electric service for non-payment during extreme heat advisories. According to a …

NGOs: On Sunday, June 29, come to Rustaveli Avenue, stand with your people! Stand for Georgia!

The non-governmental sector is announcing a protest on June 29 at 8:00 PM. They are calling on citizens to come out to Rustaveli Avenue and protest the situation in the country. “Georgia’s enemy is trying to turn a free country into one big prison. …

Georgia toddler left fighting for life after being stung by yellow jackets over 150 times and suffering organ failure

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Harry Connick Jr.'s 3 Daughters: All About Georgia, Kate and Charlotte

Harry Connick Jr. is a talented actor, singer and musician, but he’s most proud of being a dad to his daughters: Georgia, Kate and Charlotte. The Find Me Falling star shares his three children with his wife, former Victoria’s Secret model Jill Goodacre. …

Georgia looks to get farther in CFP

Editorial Note — The following is the second of an 10-part series previewing college football teams throughout the region. This week, we focus on Georgia. Next week, we will focus on LSU. After a one-year hiatus, the 2022 and 2023 national champion Georgia …