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LaPlace native makes history as first Black woman elected Georgia secretary of state

St. John the Baptist leaders are cheering on LaPlace native Judge Penny Brown Reynolds after her momentous win in Georgia's secretary of state race. Judge Reynolds makes history as the first Black woman elected to the position in Georgia. According to the St. John's Sheriff's Office, Judge Reynolds was raised in LaPlace and graduated from East St. John High School.

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History Is on the midterm ballot, and Black women candidates are writing it

In the 250 years since the nation’s founding, no state has elected a Black woman governor. And no more than two Black women have ever served in the U.S. Senate at the same time. On Nov. 3, both of those facts changed. In Georgia, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance...

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More Georgia students are turning to the trades. Meet the ‘toolbelt generation’

AGC Georgia's skills challenge in Marietta highlights the growing interest in construction careers among students.

Marietta, GA · 3d

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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 · 9h

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Georgia lawmakers encouraged to make changes to kratom regulations

American Kratom Association spokesperson Mac Haddow says the natural kratom plant is not what is harming people, but rather concentrated and synthetic products marketed as pure kratom.

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Georgia Residents Turn to RICO Law to Challenge a $20 Billion Data Center Deal Made Without Them

Three Effingham County residents filed a civil racketeering complaint against OpenAI and local officials on November 6, 2026 — the third lawsuit to challenge the company's $20 billion Project Camellia data center campus since it was publicly announced in July. Plaintiffs invoke Georgia's civil RICO statute, seeking compensatory, punitive,...

Effingham County, GA · 1d

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Weekend Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (11/13-11/15)

Middle Georgians can enjoy festivals, musicals, crafts, live music, and much more this weekend. Theatre fans can attend the premiere of Good Night, Georgie at Downtown Macon’s stARTup Studios on Friday night, see Mystic Pizza: A New Musical on Friday and Saturday, or audition for Swan Lake on Saturday. The following are just a few fun, interesting, and often free things to do this weekend in the heart of Georgia.

Macon, GA · 12h

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Georgia Latino voter turnout surges 78% amid economic, immigration issues

DALTON, Ga. – The number of Georgia Latinos who cast a ballot this year dwarfed 2022’s midterm turnout, with the high cost of living and the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics top of mind for many of them.

Georgia · 2d

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AI data centers expand, concerns rise

As Georgia experiences a surge in artificial intelligence and data center development, local residents, community advocates and elected officials are debating how these massive facilities could reshape neighborhoods across the state. Data centers, which power artificial intelligence systems and digital services, have become a growing presence throughout Georgia and Metro-Atlanta....

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Disabled veterans in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Maryland and Wisconsin can cut property taxes, and Georgia’s exemption must be filed by April 1 and Texas’s by April 30

Disabled veterans in Georgia and Maryland can get a property tax break on the home they live in, and Georgia’s exemption has to be filed by April 1. Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin run their own versions, with Texas applications due April 30. Each state sets its own amount and its own proof, and all five […] The post Disabled veterans in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Maryland and Wisconsin can cut property taxes, and Georgia’s exemption must be filed by April 1 and Texas’s by April 30 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Georgia · 11h

The Cool Down

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Georgia woman drops health insurance after monthly premium jumps from $700 to $2,900

Enrollment is projected to drop to 816,000 in 2027.

Georgia · 6h

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Holiday events set across Alabama and Georgia in November and December

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Holiday events in Alabama and Georgia begin in November and continue into December. In Alabama, Opelika Main Street will host a Holiday Open House on Nov. 15, and the Opelika Chamber will host SNOPELIKA on Dec. 4. In Georgia, Fantasy in Lights opens Nov. 13, LaGrange holds a holiday weekend Nov. 20-22 and a Breakfast with Santa takes place in Columbus on Dec. 5.

Opelika, AL · 3h

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Emory professors analyze Democrats’ midterm victories, Georgia’s historic election

Following nationwide Democratic victories, Emory University professors gathered in Convocation Hall on Nov. 4 for a post-election forum to discuss election outcomes and campaign dynamics. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Tia Mitchell moderated the panel, which featured Associate Professor of Political Science Andra Gillespie, Ann and Michael Hankin Distinguished...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

Savannah Morning News

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Georgia officials tracking invasive tegus that can grow 4 feet long

A large invasive lizard native to South America has established a wild population in southeast Georgia , and state wildlife officials are asking residents to report sightings as they work to keep the reptiles from spreading. The Argentine black and white tegu can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh 10 pounds or more, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. DNR says Georgia's only known wild population is in Toombs and Tattnall counties. The agency has been investigating reports of the reptiles in the area since 2018. Although tegus are occasionally reported in other parts of Georgia, DNR says those sightings generally involve escaped or released pets rather than additional established wild populations. Where have invasive tegus been found in Georgia? The only known wild population of Argentine black and white tegus in Georgia is in Toombs and Tattnall counties, according to DNR. The agency began investigating reports in eastern Toombs County and western Tattnall County in 2018. DNR is working with the public and other partners to track sightings, trap the reptiles and assess the population. The University of Georgia's Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health maintains a map of reported Argentine black and white

Georgia · 1d

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After Democratic gains, Georgia’s Brian Jack will lead GOP push to win back House

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One of Georgia’s newly reelected congressmen has a heck of a job in front of him: increasing the number of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives after one of the GOP’s worst electoral drubbings in memory. U.S. Rep. Brian Jack,...

Georgia · 2d

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Georgia Ports Pour $5 Billion Into Savannah and Brunswick as Automakers Pile In

Georgia's ports are getting a $5 billion facelift over the next decade, with five new container berths planned for Savannah and a new Roll-on/Roll-off berth going up in Brunswick, as the state's auto-manufacturing sector keeps expanding. The investment comes as Hyundai, Kia, Rivian and Audi have all staked out ground in Georgia, pushing demand for port, rail and logistics capacity to new heights.

Brunswick, GA · 2d

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Taxidermy Laws in Georgia: Licensing, Species Rules, and Federal Permits Explained

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If a buck you shot this fall is headed to a professional’s workbench instead of your own garage, taxidermy laws in Georgia determine who is allowed to do that work and what paperwork has to follow the animal through the door. Georgia treats taxidermy as a licensed commercial activity, not a hobby you can charge … This article, Taxidermy Laws in Georgia: Licensing, Species Rules, and Federal Permits Explained , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Trapping Laws in Arkansas: Licenses, Seasons, Trap Rules, and Penalties • Running a Hobby Farm in Missouri: The Legal Rules You Need to Know • Pet Rent Laws in Minnesota: What Landlords Can Charge and What Renters Can Challenge

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Georgia AG warns residents about counterfeit medicines, ‘unsafe’ online pharmacies

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr put out a warning Thursday for state residents to be careful about where they buy their medicine.

Georgia · 1d

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Toys for Tots launches North Georgia campaign with 87,000 toys donated

ATLANTA - Toys for Tots kicked off its annual holiday campaign Thursday at a new Stone Mountain warehouse, where organizers are racing to collect 1 million toys for children in need by Dec. 21. Stone Mountain holiday campaign. What we know:. Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed Thursday as Toys for Tots...

Stone Mountain, GA · 1d

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Introducing America’s New Black Leaders

The 2026 midterm elections produced a series of historic victories for Black politicians across the United States. Amid a sweeping Democratic victory, Black candidates secured governorships in Georgia, Wisconsin, Nevada, and Florida—and a likely victory in the Mississippi Senate race. In Georgia, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made...

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