The Latest Breaking News from Georgia

MAGA Farmer Breaks Ranks, Says Trump's Administration Hasn't Helped Farmers Amid Financial Crisis

Veteran farmer Franz Roland in southern Georgia faces financial struggles due to collapsing commodity prices and trade disruptions, highlighting economic pressures on American farming communities.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Georgia woman alleges she’s ‘paying for FIFA’ on her Taco Tuesday restaurant bill: ‘Only in Atlanta!’

The restaurant owner spoke to the press.

We Got This Covered · Jun 29

Georgia man argues with his wife and daughter over his mother’s care. So, he allegedly used a gun to resolve it: ‘I couldn’t handle no more’

“I don’t know, I just, I lost it. I’m so sorry.”

We Got This Covered · Jun 29

Keisha Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R) compete in toss-up race to succeed term-limited Republican governor in Georgia

Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R) are running for Governor of Georgia in the November 3, 2026, general election.

Ballotpedia · Jun 29

Georgia’s Fun Spot America Fayetteville to close after 36 years of operation, final day set for August 2

The notice arrived quietly enough, tucked into the sort of corporate statement that rarely hints at the weight behind it. A regional amusement park in Georgia, long familiar to families who grew up looping its rides and arcades into summer routines, is preparing to shut its gates for the last…

The Times of India · Jun 29

Georgia Dollar General manager was ringing up a $1.58 packet of buns when, suddenly, the customer stepped aside and allegedly fatally shot her

Investigators have yet to release a motive.

We Got This Covered · Jun 28

Georgia woman gets promoted and celebrates with her friend in HR. Then she finds out that friend is the reason she’s being fired

“I've seen people do some conniving, evil things.”

We Got This Covered · Jun 28

Georgia Bank Freeze Rules Families Should Know Before July 1

As Georgia’s new banking protections take effect on July 1, many families are hearing headlines about banks being able to “freeze accounts,” but the reality is far more specific. The new law is designed to help protect older adults and disabled adults from financial exploitation, not to give banks unlimited…

Budget and the Bees · Jun 27

Fan-favorite Georgia amusement park is closing its doors this summer

Fun Spot America’s Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, parks will remain open

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Georgia woman is 4’11” and the cops didn’t believe her. She’s now $30K in debt after divorcing her abusive ex: ‘I’m a waitress’

“Did she do this to you with her car?”

We Got This Covered · Jun 26