The Latest Breaking News from Georgia

Georgia voters to decide timber equipment tax exemption on Nov. 8

Georgia voters will decide whether to exempt timber equipment from property taxes on Nov. 8

Ballotpedia · May 13, 2022

For Georgia swing voters, abortion isn’t the deciding issue

Focus groups pour cold water on Democrats' hopes to win based on calls to protect Roe v. Wade.

Axios · May 13, 2022

Georgia seeks dismissal of Fair Fight voting rights case

ATLANTA — Voting rights groups failed to prove in court that Georgia’s election policies disenfranchise voters, an attorney for the state told a federal judge Thursday, asking him to dismiss the case one month into a trial.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Cannabis Regulatory Update: Vermont Approves THC-Limit Bill, Delaware Gov Blasts Georgia Cops Over Drug Search Of Black Female Athletes

Vermont Lawmakers Green-Light Bill To Keep THC Limits In Place Vermont lawmakers advanced a bill that maintains limits on high-potency cannabis.

Benzinga · May 12, 2022

OAN dismissed from election workers' suit after settlement

A judge has dismissed conservative cable news channel One America News Network from a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers after the two sides reached a settlement

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

NFL contracts for Georgia football’s five first round draft picks

Georgia's five first round draft picks have all signed their contracts worth a combined $92.5 million. Here's a look at each player's deal.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 12, 2022

Delaware AG asks for federal civil rights review after HBCU team stopped by police

The team's bus was headed northbound on Interstate 95 in Liberty County, Ga., on April 20 after playing games in Georgia and Florida.

WEKU · May 12, 2022

Georgia's jailed ex-president transferred to clinic for treatment

Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili was transferred to a private medical facility for treatment on Thursday after his health significantly deteriorated in prison following two hunger strikes.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

Judge in Georgia voting rights trial is asked to change ‘exact match’

ATLANTA — Voting rights groups rested their case Wednesday in a trial challenging Georgia’s election policies, calling for a federal judge to order changes to voter registration and absentee ballot procedures that hindered some voters.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Contract Details: Former Georgia S Lewis Cine signs with Minnesota Vikings

Lewis Cine has put the pen to paper, and he is officially a Minnesota Viking!

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 12, 2022