Republicans have flagged Georgia and Michigan as prime opportunities for expanding their Senate majority in 2026. But in Georgia, unlike Michigan, the Democratic incumbent is seeking reelection. Ossoff is trying to show he can deliver for Georgia and work with Republicans while also offering a sharp critique of Trump.

A lottery player in Georgia made history after netting a $2.4 million jackpot. The lucky player won a whopping $2,488,184 in the Fantasy 5 drawing Friday, May 9, marking the largest ever jackpot win for the game since its 1994 debut, the Georgia Lottery said.

The race to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia grew Monday after state Insurance Commissioner John King entered the Republican primary.

Georgia has become the second state to provide a legal protections to the manufacturer of a popular weed killer. Legislation signed by Georgia Gov.

U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter made his first public appearance in Coastal Georgia as a U.S. Senate candidate on Monday, telling an audience of Republican women that he is the “MAGA warrior” best positioned to defeat Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff next year.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to Bountyland Quik Stop on South Highway 11 due to reports of a possible armed robbery on Dec. 15, 2023. Upon arrival, they learned that a man was inside the store when an employee arrived that morning.

The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Laron Jeffery Woodard, from Macon, GA. Woodard was charged with violent burglary, armed robbery, assault, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Woodard was denied bond on all charges.

As Grace Johnson sang at her University of Georgia graduation ceremony Friday night, she looked out into the large crowd and saw students embracing each other, swaying to the music while illuminating the sky with their cellphone flashlights.

Georgia natives rank among the top 10 richest country singers globally, placing 7th and 8th respectively, with a combined net worth of $315 million.