Georgia’s economy grew 6.4% in September- Sakstat

The estimated real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate amounted to 6.4 percent for September 2025 compared to previous year and the average real GDP growth for January-September 2025 equaled 7.7 percent. In September 2025, compared to the...

Georgia’s research spending rises by nearly 20%

Preliminary data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia shows that Research and development activity in Georgia expanded notably in 2024, with total expenditures reaching 242.9 million GEL, a 19.7% increase compared to the previous year....

Atlanta Voters Pick Mayor Tuesday: Here’s Who’s Running

Four candidates want to lead Atlanta for the next four years, but one has held the job before. What’s Happening: Atlanta voters will choose their mayor on Tuesday, November 4. Mayor Andre Dickens faces three challengers who have never held elected...

Georgia vs. Florida College Football Betting Promos, Odds, Prediction, and How To Watch Today

One of today’s top college football games is Georgia vs. Florida, which should be an intriguing game to bet on once you sign up with college football betting promos. Sign up with the best college football betting promos in the online sports...

Atlanta rallies to aid Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta has announced several drop-off locations across metro Atlanta where residents can donate essential items to support relief efforts. ATLANTA - As cleanup continues in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation,...

Georgia Tech vs NC State Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight — College Football Week 10

Photo By - Imagn Images. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) runs the ball for a touchdown. Georgia Tech and NC State square off Saturday night with plenty on the line — at least for one side. A victory for the Yellow Jackets...

Lower demand hitting forestry industry hard

South Carolina’s timber industry continues to face significant challenges as more closures were announced in 2025 for major wood processing facilities around the state and in Georgia. kAmx? yF?6[ r2?7@C r@CA@C2E:@? 2??@F?465 :ED 4=@DFC6 @7 A:?6...

Georgia PSC election draws unusual attention as voters head to polls

After a long court battle, a special election to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is well underway. ATLANTA - After a long court battle, a special election to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is well...

Atlanta coffee shop releases Outkast ‘Stankonia’ collection 25 years after the iconic album’s release

A popular Atlanta coffee shop is collaborating with hip-hop duo Outkast in honor of the 25th anniversary of "the hip-hop duo's "ATLiens" hit album "Stankonia." (Courtesy of Portrait Coffee) A popular Atlanta coffee shop is collaborating with...

Energy bills are rising nationwide. In Georgia, they’re on the ballot.

Hubbard is also concerned that the data centers underpinning Georgia Power’s expansion plan may fail to materialize. If the AI bubble bursts and those facilities are never built, or if developers simply choose to build in another state, customers...

Atlanta Public Schools stepping up to help families during SNAP uncertainty

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Friday, Nakeda Martina grabbed mashed potatoes, taco fixings and canned vegetables. She also found two sweatshirts and toiletries for her two kids. In all, she walked away with five shopping bags full of...

Atlanta's Getting Lucky—Award-Winning Talat Market Team To Launch New Thai Bar

It’s early afternoon at Atlanta’s Talat Market, and the James Beard Award finalists behind the lauded Thai restaurant, Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter, lean against the rarely-still counter in a moment of quiet before service. We’re here to talk...

Championing Smarter Poultry Nutrition and Stronger Agricultural Minds

FROM Berbice to the global stage, poultry nutritionist, Dr Colwayne Morris, is transforming how farmers view poultry nutrition—and how young people view agriculture. As Guyana closes the curtains on Agriculture Month, Dr Morris is proving that...

Attorney talks Florida-Georgia game’s legacy, economic boost for Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida-Georgia college football rivalry, a Jacksonville tradition since 1933, will temporarily move away from the city due to stadium renovations, with games scheduled in Atlanta and Tampa for the next two years. RELATED:...

Fans soak up final Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville before stadium renovations

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s the end of an era for one of college football’s most storied rivalries. This year’s Florida-Georgia game on Saturday will be the last one played in Jacksonville for a while as EverBank Stadium prepares for major...

‘A lot of preparation’: Jacksonville law enforcement looks ahead to busy Florida vs. Georgia rivalry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thousands are planning to take over Jacksonville Sports Complex for one of the city’s premier sporting events Saturday: the annual Florida-Georgia game. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and other agencies plan each year to...

Chauncey Bowens' 36-yard TD run lifts Georgia past Florida 24-20

A 33-yard touchdown run by Georgia freshman Chauncey Bowens in the fourth quarter secured the victory. This marks Georgia's fifth consecutive win over Florida and their eighth in the last nine meetings. A controversial incomplete pass call for...

UBS Hires Financial Advisor Daryl Holmes in Alpharetta, Georgia

UBS Wealth Management today announced the hiring of Financial Advisor Daryl Holmes in Alpharetta, Georgia. Daryl and his team join the UBS South Market, which is led by Market Executive Greg Achten and is part of the firm's Southeast Region, led...

South Georgia seniors at risk as Sowega meal funding faces shutdown cuts

The Sowega Council on Aging provides daily hot meals to 40 seniors in Thomas County and over 400 across 14 South Georgia counties, and leaders warn federal shutdown cuts could halt deliveries. Thomas County CARES is organizing volunteers and...

<![CDATA[Influenza Burden Among Agricultural Households Highlights Need for Broader Vaccination Programs]]>

Findings presented at IDWeek 2025, which took place from October 19 to October 22, 2025, in Atlanta, GA, underscored the significant impact of influenza virus infections on agricultural workers and their families across the Americas, including the...