The Latest Breaking News from Georgia

11-Year-Old Boy Miraculously Survived After Being Mauled by Three Pit Bulls in Georgia

An 11-year-old Georgia boy suffered 17 open wounds when three dogs attacked him near Axson. His friend helped summon assistance, while authorities investigate and hold one dog.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

An ex-congresswoman’s ‘passion project’: the national debt

Even before she won her hotly contested Georgia congressional seat in 2020, Carolyn Bourdeaux was always something of a budget nerd. As director of Georgia’s Senate Budget and Evaluation Office during the Great Recession, the Democrat won recognition from a Republican-controlled Senate for her work to cover a budget shortfall.…

Roll Call · Sep 14

Dwayne Johnson bought his Georgia estate for $9.49 million; after a $6.95 million listing and another price cut, it sold for $6.1 million

Dwayne Johnson’s Georgia estate sale is a compelling celebrity real estate story because the final numbers are so difficult to ignore. A property purchased for $9.49 million eventually sold for $6.1 million after being listed at $6.95 million, creating a headline-making gap of $3.39 million between the original purchase and…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

College Football Playoff Bracket Week 2 Live Projections: Texas Soars to No. 1 Seed

Through Saturday’s games, Sports Illustrated projects the playoff seeding and matchups.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12

Why Was 15-Year-Old Kroy Biermann Jr. Granted a $200,000 Bond in His Recent Felony Assault Case?

A Georgia judge granted Kroy Biermann Jr., 15, a $200,000 bond with strict conditions as seven felony charges stemming from an alleged April incident remain pending.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12

Wigs, makeup let fraudsters pose as NFL players, scoring $20M in fake loans

In a stunning twist, two individuals from Georgia devised a sophisticated scheme to impersonate professional football players for financial gain. They established fake companies and produced counterfeit documentation, even going as far as using disguises during video calls. Altogether, they amassed an astonishing $19.845 million through twelve fraudulent loans from…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Double killer on Death Row asks for massive final meal of beef brisket, bacon double cheeseburger, ice cream and more

Stacey Humphries faces the death penalty after killing two real estate agents in Georgia in 2003

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Georgia student allegedly flagged by Flock camera for not having insurance. She proves the car is insured – the cop still issues a ticket anyway

The Flock cameras apparently had outdated information.

We Got This Covered · Sep 10

Georgia's 1950s farm pond gets $3.1 million makeover after decades of leaks and sediment

Roswell Area Park in Georgia has reopened its 1950s farm pond after a $3.1 million restoration. The project rebuilt the embankment, upgraded stormwater infrastructure, removed decades of sediment, restored the walking trail and added 35 trees and turtle habitat. The pond manages runoff from a 52-acre drainage area.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recalled in Georgia and Florida After Egg Was Left Off the Allergen Statement

FreshPoint recalled 1,093 Created Fresh cranberry chicken salad sandwiches sold in Georgia and Florida. Egg was missing from the Contains statement.

Medical Daily · Sep 9