Conservative Georgia town pushes back against ICE detention center: ‘We are Americans after all’ Social Circle, a mostly Maga town, builds strange bedfellow coalition against plans to convert warehouse The Guardian - US · Feb 18
‘We were kids’: Students testify in Georgia school shooting case against suspect’s father Several students took the stand in the trial of Colin Gray The Independent UK · Feb 17
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say Authorities in Georgia say a Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work The Independent UK · Feb 17
Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: SEC Teams Drop, TCU Moves to Last Team in West Virginia is a bubble team worth monitoring, while Wisconsin improved its standing the most over the past week. Sports Illustrated · Feb 17
GA Remote Workers: Is California “Stealing” Your 2026 Tax Cut? Georgia residents were expecting meaningful relief in 2026 thanks to the state’s flat‑tax transition, but many remote workers are discovering that another state may still have a claim on their income. If you live in Georgia but work remotely for a California‑based employer, you may be facing a tax bill… Dinks Finance · Feb 16
Civil rights groups sue to protect voter data FBI seized from Georgia office Fulton county office was raided in January amid Donald Trump’s claims that 2020 election was fraudulent The Guardian - US · Feb 16
Georgia Shoppers: 21,000 Cases of Frozen Tater Tots Recalled Immediately Opening your freezer for a quick dinner shouldn’t feel like a game of Russian roulette with your health. You trust the brands in your local Georgia grocery store to keep your family safe, but the system just failed. A massive recall has hit the shelves, and it is not a… Budget and the Bees · Feb 16
Early Voting Begins for Georgia’s Special Election: Key Details for Local Voters Walking into a polling place on Election Day only to find a two-hour line is a frustration you don’t have time for. You want to make your voice heard, but the system often feels like it is built to slow you down. It is not your fault that the dates… Budget and the Bees · Feb 16
‘A permanent civil war in the body’: how fighting cancer helped an artist understand his Soviet youth A rare lymphoma diagnosis meant Giorgi Gagoshidze had to abandon a film project on the economic factors behind the USSR’s collapse – until he found new meaning in medical terminology The Guardian - UK · Feb 16
Opening statements to start in the trial of a Georgia high school shooting suspect's father The trial of a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in 2024 is set to get underway The Independent UK · Feb 16
Georgia Tax Proposal: Senate Leaders Push Long-Term Plan to Phase Out Income Tax Checking your pay stub can feel like watching money drain through a crack in the floor. You work hard and do everything right, yet a chunk of your earnings disappears before it ever reaches your hands. It is no wonder so many Georgians feel squeezed by the rising cost of… Budget and the Bees · Feb 15
Georgia HB 1019: New “Senior Stabilization Act” Proposes 10% Rent Cap for Residents 62+ Watching your rent climb while your Social Security stays flat is a disaster. You have spent your life working and contributing to society. Now the system seems to be pricing you out of your home. It is not your fault the housing market became a playground for speculators. Thankfully, a… Budget and the Bees · Feb 15
‘I feel like a ghost’: new father deported by ICE to Bhutan that exiled his family Mohan Karki – one of many people ICE has deported to countries with which they have little connection – leaves behind his wife and seven-month-old baby he has yet to hold The Guardian - US · Feb 15
Popcorn Machine Fire Briefly Delays Georgia-Oklahoma Game Popcorn fire delays college basketball game. Sports Illustrated · Feb 15
Budget and the Bees · Feb 14 Smoothie Ban Proposal: Why HB 947 Targets “Made-to-Order” Beverages in Grocery Stores Your grocery trip in Georgia might feel a lot more restrictive if a new piece of legislation becomes law. House Bill 947 is moving through the General Assembly with a specific target: your favorite in-store beverages. It is not your fault that you enjoy a quick smoothie while shopping, but…
The Conversation · Feb 13 How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections The recent FBI search of the Fulton County, Georgia, elections facility and the seizure of election-related materials pursuant to a warrant has attracted concern for what it might mean for future elections.
Budget and the Bees · Feb 13 Georgia SNAP Alert: New Bill Could Ban These 7 Popular Items From Your Cart Your grocery list might face a government-mandated makeover sooner than you think. A new bill in Georgia aims to tighten the belt on SNAP recipients by limiting choices. Proponents argue this is about health, but many families feel it is another layer of control.
We Got This Covered · Feb 13 Pilot says his final goodbyes mid-flight — then pulled off a miracle landing on a busy Georgia road Now that's a national hero.
The Independent UK · Feb 13 Georgia police dog hit by vehicle during bank robbery chase expected to recover: ‘We couldn’t be more proud’ K-9 Robbi is back home after getting injured while catching a bank robbery suspect
The Independent UK · Feb 12 How the FBI search warrant to raid the Georgia election office was based on debunked conspiracy theories Affidavit backed by election deniers in the Trump administration fails to include key findings from investigations into 2020 results
Budget and the Bees · Feb 12 7 Ways to Protect Your Home from Deed Fraud While You Travel This Winter You have spent months planning your winter getaway. You are likely imagining relaxation and a much-needed break from the cold. However, a growing criminal underworld sees your empty house as a payday while you are away. Deed fraud is a terrifyingly quiet crime. Scammers forge your signature on a deed…
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Moment Georgia cop’s traffic stop is interrupted by gunshots This is the moment a Georgia cop’s traffic arrest is interrupted by shots fired nearby.
The Times of India · Feb 11 Indian-origin man jailed in US over false Walmart kidnapping charges files lawsuit: 'Biggest headache of my life' A Georgia man who spent more than six weeks in jail after being accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful prosecution and civil rights violations.
Saving Advice · Feb 11 The “America First” Plate Fee: Why Some Georgia Drivers Are Paying $90 More in 2026 If a Georgia registration renewal felt weirdly expensive in 2026, it might not be your imagination or a clerical error. A new specialty tag option...
The Guardian - US · Feb 11 Trump news at a glance: Why did FBI raid Georgia election office? Trump-loyal election deniers told them to Unprecedented raid elevates concern that the president will seek to interfere in this year’s midterm elections