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High School On SI

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Georgia High School Football Playoff Final Scores, Results - November 13

The 2026 Georgia high school football playoffs began this week, and High School On SI has final scores. Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets, First Ro

Georgia · 11h

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Friday’s Report: HS Football, scores, Mercer, signings (ACE, Bleckley County, Houston County, FPD); Braves, UGA, Falcons; NFL, college football, MLB, soccer, golf, NBA, college football

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Houston County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia man identified nearly 30 years after remains found near interstate

A Georgia family finally has answers nearly three decades after a man’s remains were discovered near an interstate.

Atmore, AL · 2d

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This Small-Town Georgia Restaurant Serves A Southern Sunday Buffet Full Of Homestyle Favorites

Turkey wings, fried chicken, pig feet, and a spread of greens all share the same Sunday buffet line. That lineup alone tells you this kitchen takes country cooking seriously. The Sunday spread usually comes with a drink and dessert. Banana pudding, cobbler, and pecan pie have all been part of the sweet side of things.

Hawkinsville, GA · 2d

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Georgia Democrats make historic nomination for Speaker of the House

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s historic election season set the stage for another political first at the state Capitol on Thursday. The Georgia Democratic legislative caucus announced its nominations and selections for new leadership after last week’s midterms that saw Democrats return to a state House majority for the first time since 2004.

Georgia · 2d

USA TODAY

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Bo Bryan, son of country star Luke Bryan, throws touchdown on first pass back from injury

Welcome back Bo Bryan. Five weeks after breaking his collarbone and just over four weeks since having surgery on it , the Georgia Bulldog quarterback commit and son of country music star Luke Bryan made his return to the field on Friday night, Nov. 13. Battle Ground Academy (TN) hosted Silverdale Academy (TN) in the Wildcats' first postseason game and trailed by seven early in the first quarter. All Bryan needed was one pass to even things up as he connected with five-star sophomore receiver Maddox Porter for a 58-yard touchdown pass on his first pass attempt since the injury. Touchdown! Bo Bryan with the completion to Maddox Porter! Wildcats are tied 7-7 pic.twitter.com/JKdx1AmTiT — BGA Football (@FootballBga) November 14, 2026 The two connected again later in the quarter for a 25-yard touchdown. By the time the final whistle had blown, BGA had rolled to a 56-21 win with Bryan throwing for 201 yards and all three of his touchdown passes to Porter. Prior to his injury, Bryan had put together one of the best passing seasons of any quarterback in the Volunteer State. Through eight games, he had completed 74% of his passes for 2,006 yards and 30 touchdowns

Georgia · 15h

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Georgia Election audit begins

Following Nov. 3’s historic midterm elections, the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office performs a set of random audits on Thursday.

Georgia · 1d

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A Georgia Surgeon Accused of Renting Out VIN-Swapped Cars Now Faces 40 Felony Counts, Up From 19, With 4 Co-Defendants

A clerk at the Houston County tag office in Perry, Georgia, told a sheriff’s deputy in July 2024 that a title Patrick Narh-Martey had brought in looked fake. On Wednesday, 13WMAZ reported that a grand jury has now indicted the Warner Robins surgeon on 40 felony counts, up from the 19 he faced after his arrest in April, and that four other people are charged alongside him. Prosecutors say the cars he rented out through his side business were stolen. None of it has been proven in court.

Perry, GA · 2d

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South Georgia man receives kidney from cousin after family’s months-long search for donor

ATKINSON COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — A South Georgia man is on his way to recovery after a months-long search for a living kidney donor ended with an unexpected gift from a family member. In April, Gavan Tanner’s family told WALB he had been diagnosed with kidney failure and was...

Georgia · 2d

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This Is Georgia’s Tallest Cable-Stayed Bridge, and Crossing It Lifts You High Above the Water

Most drivers on the Georgia coast expect flat marsh, slow rivers, and long, easy stretches of road. Then the highway starts to climb, and a pair of giant towers appears out of nowhere. Within seconds, the car is rising far above the water, with cables fanning past the windows. This...

Brunswick, GA · 18h

The Georgia Sun

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Brian Kemp: A mixed legacy due to gun stance

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. ”- Second Amendment, exact wording. Our Governor likes to brag about how well our state is doing economically. And he has done...

Georgia · 21h

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Gov. Kemp, Sens. Warnock and Ossoff release Veterans Day messages

GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, as well as U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock, released messages honoring America’s veterans and service members. Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp “On behalf of the State of Georgia, it is our honor to recognize Veterans Day and honor the men and […]

Georgia · 2d

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The Numbers Are In, And These 10 Georgia Cities Rank Among The Best Places To Live In 2026

In one Georgia college town, a famous oak tree is said to own the patch of ground it stands on. I love that a city can be that quirky and still land on a serious list of great places to live. That oak is not alone in making things interesting....

Georgia · 2d

CBS News Atlanta

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Gov. Kemp extends flood emergency in 4 North Georgia counties

McCaysville has lifted its overnight curfew and reopened the road to Copperhill, Tennessee, as North Georgia continues to recover from severe flooding. Gov. Brian Kemp extended the flood emergency for four counties by another week.

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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Lawrenceville woman wins Ford Bronco in Georgia Lottery

A Lawrenceville woman manifested a new 2026 Ford Bronco Big Bend by buying Bronco apparel before winning the SUV through a Georgia Lottery Xtra Buck n' Bucks second-chance promotion. After receiving the winning email just as her old car was failing an emissions test, she received the keys in Athens during a celebration highlighting lottery proceeds supporting HOPE and Georgia Pre-K.

Lawrenceville, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms wants Georgia to become the best state for veterans

Keisha Lance Bottoms visited the Rollins Veterans Center to address veteran housing, healthcare, and job opportunities.

Georgia · 2d

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Chaka Khan Opens Plant-Based Café in Georgia

*Chaka Khan is now in the restaurant business. The Grammy-winning icon recently opened Chaka’s Plantbaed Café, a plant-based eatery in Serenbe, Georgia, VegNews reports. Khan launched the café with her sister, Tammy Michelle, and chef Anne Onyeneho. It is the second location for Onyeneho, who opened the original Plantbaed Café in Vinings, Georgia, in 2024.

Georgia · 1d

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Security camera unplugged before suspect tried to break into Wellston Gold and Silver

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect caught on a security camera during an attempted burglary at Wellston Gold and Silver Exchange earlier this month. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, the man was caught...

Warner Robins, GA · 1d

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These 8 Georgia Restaurants Earned Their Place Among The State’s Top Fried Chicken Spots

One family kitchen in Georgia serves about 100 tons of chicken breast a year. I had to read that number twice, and then I got very hungry. That figure says a lot about how seriously folks here treat a golden drumstick. Another spot on this list soaks its chicken for 12 hours before frying it in peanut oil.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Georgia felon arrested in Chattanooga drug bust; fentanyl, guns seized

CHATTANOOGA — The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested a convicted Georgia felon, who is now facing drug and firearm charges. Cory Hinton was taken into custody on Monday, Nov. 9, after HCSO units executed a search warrant at a property in the 3900 block of Merrywood Lane, leading to the discovery of $16,437, a vehicle, and a utility trailer.

Chattanooga, TN · 1d