The Latest Breaking News from Georgia

MAGA Billionaire Rick Jackson Caught on Tape Agreeing Rape Victims Must Prove Assault to Get Abortions

Rick Jackson, a Georgia governor candidate, faces criticism after agreeing that rape victims should prove assault for abortion access, sparking debate over reproductive rights in the election race.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

After 19 years, Google Street View has finally added a 'beautiful', long-awaited country — and Geoguessr fans are calling it a 'great addition' to the geography game

Georgia is the latest country to be added to Google Street View, and some of the views are spectacular.

TechRadar · Jun 22

Brickbat: Taking a Bite

The owners of Big Back's Cajun Kitchen say the officials in College Park, Georgia, have unfairly targeted their restaurant with repeated… The post Brickbat: Taking a Bite appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 22

3yo wearing a life vest drowns in Georgia in pool. Investigators believe precautions were taken but not correctly

This death marks the fourth drowning reported in the state so far this summer.

We Got This Covered · Jun 19

Aflac general counsel: Georgia lawmakers took a crucial step forward on sickle cell disease – but there's more work to be done

A new Georgia law requires Medicaid to keep pace with sickle cell treatments. With World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, here's why every state needs to act now.

Fortune · Jun 19

How a dangerous sewage-filled river became one of Atlanta's top recreation spots

For decades, the Chattahoochee River was essentially off-limits. Running 430 miles through Alabama and Georgia and past the heart of metro Atlanta, the waterway carried so much raw sewage and stormwater overflow that Georgia's own environmental regulators refused to allow direct water withdrawals from it between Atlanta and West Point,…

The Times of India · Jun 19

US Army soldier convicted of attempted murder in 2025 shooting at Georgia's Fort Stewart.

US Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford has been convicted of attempted murder for a shooting at Fort Stewart that injured five people, including his then-fiancé. Prosecutors alleged he deliberately targeted fellow soldiers. Radford admitted to the shootings but claimed he didn't intend to kill, stating he was suicidal. Sentencing is scheduled…

The Times of India · Jun 18

Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder after shooting five people on Georgia base

Prosecutors argued that Sgt Quornelius Radford knew from his military training never to shoot at anyone unless he meant to kill them

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Georgia New Residents Have 30 Days to Transfer an Out-of-State License: 6 Steps Drivers Should Know

Moving to Georgia brings plenty of excitement. New neighborhoods, new restaurants, and new roads all become part of daily life. However, one task deserves a spot near the top of every newcomer’s checklist: transferring an out-of-state driver’s license.

Clever Dude · Jun 18

Georgia’s Income Tax Rate Drops to 4.99% in 2026: 6 Paycheck Checks Households Should Make

A little extra money in each paycheck can feel like finding cash in an old jacket pocket. Georgia taxpayers may soon experience that feeling as the state’s income tax rate drops to 4.99% beginning January 1, 2026, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. While the reduction may not create…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 18