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How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsets
Read full article: How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsetsLongtime Associated Press Top 25 voter Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle said this week's ballot was the most difficult he's had to fill out.
Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everything
Read full article: Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everythingResidents in North Carolina’s Watauga County are focused on survival rather than politics after Hurricane Helene ravaged much of the western part of the state.
No. 5 Georgia bounces back from loss at Alabama, makes it 8 in a row over Auburn 31-13
Read full article: No. 5 Georgia bounces back from loss at Alabama, makes it 8 in a row over Auburn 31-13Trevor Etienne ran for two touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia bounced back from its first regular-season loss in almost four years with a 31-13 victory over Auburn.
Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance together
Read full article: Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance togetherAfter making up privately, former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp used the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to put their detente on public display with a month to go before Election Day.
Biden's student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplash
Read full article: Biden's student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplashA federal judge in Missouri put a temporary hold on President Joe Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan on Thursday, slamming the door on hope it would move forward after another judge allowed a pause to expire.
Augusta chairman confident Masters will go on as club focuses on community recovery from Helene
Read full article: Augusta chairman confident Masters will go on as club focuses on community recovery from HeleneMasters chairman Fred Ridley says Augusta National sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene, just like the rest of the area.
The search for the missing hits snags at every corner as Helene's death toll tops 200
Read full article: The search for the missing hits snags at every corner as Helene's death toll tops 200Searchers are combing the remote mountains of North Carolina to locate the missing and those needing supplies nearly a week after Hurricane Helene barreled through the Southeast.
Harris will tour Helene devastation in Georgia, North Carolina as storm scrambles campaign schedule
Read full article: Harris will tour Helene devastation in Georgia, North Carolina as storm scrambles campaign scheduleVice President Kamala Harris will tour damage caused by Helene in Georgia and North Carolina, as the devastating and deadly storm has also roiled the political calendar just over a month from Election Day.
Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities ‘wiped off the map’ by Helene
Read full article: Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities ‘wiped off the map’ by HeleneRescuers are scouring the mountains of western North Carolina for anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Helene’s remnants caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
Shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 Georgia residents is lifted after chemical fire
Read full article: Shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 Georgia residents is lifted after chemical fireA weekend chemical plant fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta.
‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV earns its 1st ranking in program history
Read full article: AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV earns its 1st ranking in program historyAlabama has returned to No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two years following its dizzying victory over Georgia, making this 16 of 17 seasons the Crimson Tide have held the top spot at some point.
Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
Read full article: Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fireSome residents east of Atlanta were evacuated and others told to shelter in place after a fire at a chemical plant.
Tropical Weather Latest: US Southeast struggles to recover in Hurricane Helene's aftermath
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: US Southeast struggles to recover in Hurricane Helene's aftermathMany areas of the U.S. Southeast are struggling to recover from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out
Read full article: Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs outAuthorities are struggling to get supplies to isolated areas across the U.S. Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene and the death toll from the storm is rising.
In Alabama, Trump goes from the dark rhetoric of his campaign to adulation of college football fans
Read full article: In Alabama, Trump goes from the dark rhetoric of his campaign to adulation of college football fansDonald Trump attended the highly anticipated Alabama-Georgia college football matchup.
At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast
Read full article: At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across the SoutheastMassive rains brought by Hurricane Helene have left many people stranded or homeless as the cleanup begins from the monster tempest that killed at least 64 people.
Tracking the tropics: Three storms we’re watching after Helene
Read full article: Tracking the tropics: Three storms we’re watching after HeleneThe death toll continues to rise after now tropical storm Helene slammed into Florida’s Big Bend last night as a Category 4 hurricane. Millions are still without power in Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas as we continue to track flash flooding warnings, tornado threats and reports that people in Georgia are trapped inside buildings and homes. I’m also just getting word that more than two dozen people are trapped on the roof of the Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into a post-tropical cyclone as rescue efforts persist
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into a post-tropical cyclone as rescue efforts persistHurricane Helene has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.
Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Read full article: Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricaneHurricane Helene has made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as forecasters warn of “catastrophic” flooding along the Gulf Coast.
Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children's book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000
Read full article: Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children's book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is working on a children’s book centered on a generous boy and a proliferating baloney sandwich and inspired by a Biblical miracle.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Read full article: A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inlandForecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fight
Read full article: Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fightDonald Trump is again criticizing the Biden administration’s financial support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
Read full article: Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to beginAcross the U.S., including in some of the nation’s presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote, tally ballots and administer and certify November’s election.
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Boise State returns to rankings 3 years after 19-season streak was snapped
Read full article: AP Top 25 Reality Check: Boise State returns to rankings 3 years after 19-season streak was snappedFor two decades, Boise State has been the most reliably sucessful program outside major college football’s power conferences.
'She should be alive today' — Harris spotlights woman's death to blast abortion bans and Trump
Read full article: 'She should be alive today' — Harris spotlights woman's death to blast abortion bans and TrumpFor the first time since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has given a speech focused squarely on abortion rights.
Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November
Read full article: Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in NovemberThe state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year’s presidential race are cast.
Two Georgia deaths are tied to abortion restrictions. Experts say abortion pills they took are safe
Read full article: Two Georgia deaths are tied to abortion restrictions. Experts say abortion pills they took are safeThe deaths of two women in Georgia have been tied to a state law that bans most abortions after roughly six weeks.
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown
Read full article: Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdownAs the U.S. Postal Service faces delivery slowdowns, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, has proposed legislation to impose stricter oversight on who leads the agency.
So far so good for DeBoer and No. 4 Alabama, but Georgia and other big tests await
Read full article: So far so good for DeBoer and No. 4 Alabama, but Georgia and other big tests awaitThe first few games of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure at Alabama have gone off well enough to appease even fans spoiled by 17 years of domination under his predecessor Nick Saban.
VP says woman's death after delayed abortion treatment shows consequences of Trump's actions
Read full article: VP says woman's death after delayed abortion treatment shows consequences of Trump's actionsVice President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump’s role in undoing national abortion rights is to blame for the death of Amber Thurman.
Georgia official seeks more school safety money after Apalachee High shooting
Read full article: Georgia official seeks more school safety money after Apalachee High shootingGeorgia’s state school superintendent says he wants the state to spend more money to guarantee security officers and wearable panic alert buttons after a school shooting killed four at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta.
Funerals held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shooting
Read full article: Funerals held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shootingA teenage student and a math teacher are being remembered at funerals that took place 10 days after they were killed in a mass shooting at a Georgia high school.
911 calls overwhelmed operators after shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School
Read full article: 911 calls overwhelmed operators after shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High SchoolRecords released Friday show a Georgia county’s emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in 2020 election interference case
Read full article: Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in 2020 election interference caseA special prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential election loss in the state.
Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and othersThe judge overseeing the Georgia election interference against Donald Trump and others has tossed out three counts in the indictment saying that they lie beyond the state’s jurisdiction.
Judge disqualifies Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in Georgia
Read full article: Judge disqualifies Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in GeorgiaGeorgia state court judges have disqualified presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in the state.
Belarusians fleeing repression at home say they face new threats and intimidation abroad
Read full article: Belarusians fleeing repression at home say they face new threats and intimidation abroadMore than a half-million Belarusians have fled their country since 2020 as the authoritarian government cracked down its critics.
Grief, pain, hope and faith at church services following latest deadly school shooting
Read full article: Grief, pain, hope and faith at church services following latest deadly school shootingGrief, pain, hope and faith permeated church services Sunday in an Atlanta area community coping with the nation’s latest deadly school shooting.
JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security
Read full article: JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better securityRepublican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a “fact of life" and the U.S. needs to harden security to prevent more carnage like the shooting this week that left four dead in Georgia.
What we know so far about the victims of the Apalachee school shooting in Georgia
Read full article: What we know so far about the victims of the Apalachee school shooting in GeorgiaAuthorities in Georgia say a 14-year-old high school student has been charged as an adult with using an assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers in the hallway outside his algebra classroom.
Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in
Read full article: Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs inA judge is weighing whether a Georgia city can fine or even jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars.
Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options
Read full article: Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging optionsHyundai is aiming to broaden the appeal of its Ioniq 5 electric SUVs with 2025 models boasting improved battery range and additional charging options.
Harris and Walz reach out to voters in GOP strongholds in southeast Georgia bus tour
Read full article: Harris and Walz reach out to voters in GOP strongholds in southeast Georgia bus tourVice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, dropped in on a high school band practice as part of a two-day bus tour through southeast Georgia.
Judge says 4 independent and third-party candidates should be kept off Georgia presidential ballots
Read full article: Judge says 4 independent and third-party candidates should be kept off Georgia presidential ballotsA judge says four independent and third-party candidates are ineligible to appear on Georgia’s presidential ballot.
Aidan Birr makes 44-yard field goal as time expires and Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida State
Read full article: Aidan Birr makes 44-yard field goal as time expires and Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida StateAidan Birr made a 44-yard field goal as time expired and Georgia Tech upset No. 10 Florida State 24-21 in the first major college football game of the season.
Election Day in the US is approaching fast. Early voters have already started casting their ballots
Read full article: Election Day in the US is approaching fast. Early voters have already started casting their ballotsIt might feel like the presidential election is still a long way off, but it’s not.
Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian Kemp
Read full article: Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian KempDonald Trump is changing his tune on Georgia’s Republican governor after delivering a series of blistering attacks at a rally just weeks ago.
Couple sues hospital for allegedly losing part of patient’s skull following brain surgery
Read full article: Couple sues hospital for allegedly losing part of patient’s skull following brain surgeryA couple is suing an Atlanta hospital that allegedly lost part of a patient’s skull after it was removed during brain surgery because “several bone flaps” were lacking identification.
Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first team
Read full article: Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first teamOhio State safety Caleb Downs is one of the second-ranked Buckeyes’ high-profile transfers.
Georgia deputy killed in shooting during domestic dispute call by suspect who took his own life
Read full article: Georgia deputy killed in shooting during domestic dispute call by suspect who took his own lifeA Georgia sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while responding to a reported domestic dispute in what police say was an ambush on officers by a suspect who took his own life.
Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain
Read full article: Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remainThree independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia’s presidential ballot on Tuesday.
A year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has stalled
Read full article: A year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has stalledA Georgia grand jury in August 2023 accused Donald Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state.
A conservative gathering provides a safe space for Republicans who aren't on board with Trump
Read full article: A conservative gathering provides a safe space for Republicans who aren't on board with TrumpA recent conservative conference in Georgia hosted by influential syndicated radio host Erick Erickson featured few, if any, red hats and no rousing promises to “Make America Great Again.”.
Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
Read full article: Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.The extreme weather seen in places across the United States shows it doesn’t take a catastrophic hurricane to cause significant damage.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion
Read full article: Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinionGeorgia’s Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods now says school districts may teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.
Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust Belt
Read full article: Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust BeltWith both major party tickets now decided, the 2024 presidential general election campaign is set to play out as a 90-day sprint, and the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt are prime fronts.
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to send flooding to the Southeast. Here's how much rain could fall
Read full article: Tropical Storm Debby is expected to send flooding to the Southeast. Here's how much rain could fallThe Debby storm system could cause historic rainfall and flooding in parts of the Southeast, including Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.
The Latest: Debby blamed for multiple deaths in Florida, Georgia, leaves thousands without power
Read full article: The Latest: Debby blamed for multiple deaths in Florida, Georgia, leaves thousands without powerTropical storm Debby made landfall as a hurricane in one of the least populated areas of Florida, but it's been blamed for at least four deaths in that state.
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health
Read full article: More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental healthSchool districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums.
Trump again tears into Georgia's Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state
Read full article: Trump again tears into Georgia's Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the stateFormer President Donald Trump picked a new fight with Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the key swing state where he’s looking to reverse his narrow 2020 loss to Joe Biden.
Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday to be celebrated with musical gala at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
Read full article: Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday to be celebrated with musical gala at Atlanta's Fox TheatreFormer President Jimmy Carter will be honored next month ahead of his 100th birthday with a musical gala at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
Read full article: Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrestGeorgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings
Read full article: Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachingsGeorgia’s state superintendent of schools says he believes a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies violates the state’s law against teaching divisive racial concepts.
US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
Read full article: US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protestsThe Biden administration is suspending $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent.
Georgia's largest school district won't teach Black studies course without state approval
Read full article: Georgia's largest school district won't teach Black studies course without state approvalGeorgia’s largest school district says that it won’t teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.
Georgia website that lets people cancel voter registrations briefly displayed personal data
Read full article: Georgia website that lets people cancel voter registrations briefly displayed personal dataGeorgia election officials are encouraging people to use a state website to cancel voter registrations when someone moves out of state or dies.
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges
Read full article: Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery chargesGeorgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery, adding to the team’s recent legal woes.
In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
Read full article: In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classesGeorgia state Superintendent Richard Woods now says the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.
‘I can’t remember a catch caught on him in a long time, he’s locked on,’ Texans rookie corner Kamari Lassiter excelling
Read full article: ‘I can’t remember a catch caught on him in a long time, he’s locked on,’ Texans rookie corner Kamari Lassiter excellingTexans rookie cornerback running with first-team defense at training camp
Georgia grapples with driving violations as Smart says players are being fined from NIL payments
Read full article: Georgia grapples with driving violations as Smart says players are being fined from NIL paymentsGeorgia coach Kirby Smart says Bulldogs players who have been arrested or cited for driving violations have been disciplined with suspensions and fines through the collective that provides name, image and likeness payments to the school’s athletes.
Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement
Read full article: Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirementA federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration complied with the law when it declined to grant an extension to Georgia’s year-old Medicaid plan, which is the only one in the country that has a work requirement for recipients of the publicly funded health coverage for low-income people.
Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promising
Read full article: Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promisingBy now, Georgia officials expected their new Medicaid plan to provide health insurance to 25,000 low income residents.
Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless driving
Read full article: Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless drivingGeorgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night on charges of speeding and reckless driving, according to jail records.
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in 8 states
Read full article: Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in 8 statesThe Biden administration is awarding nearly $2 billion in grants to help restart or expand electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly sites in eight states, including the presidential battlegrounds of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Donald Trump says he spoke with mother of Jocelyn Nungaray before presidential debate
Read full article: Donald Trump says he spoke with mother of Jocelyn Nungaray before presidential debateThe murder of Jocelyn Nungaray has shocked the city of Houston and made headlines across the country since she was found strangled to death in a north Houston creek on June 17.
Euro 2024 takeaways: Fans and fearless teams are stars as tournament waits on stellar players
Read full article: Euro 2024 takeaways: Fans and fearless teams are stars as tournament waits on stellar playersIt took 36 games in 13 days across 10 cities in Germany to play the group stage of the European Championship in men’s soccer.
Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections
Read full article: Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of electionsFour prominent former officials in Georgia are joining a group that says it will try to counteract efforts to make people distrust elections.
In one affluent Atlanta suburb, Biden and Trump work to win over wary Georgia voters
Read full article: In one affluent Atlanta suburb, Biden and Trump work to win over wary Georgia votersGeorgia is the election battleground that yielded the closest margin of any state in the 2020 election between Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump.
Fighting breaks out between Turkey and Georgia fans inside stadium at Euro 2024
Read full article: Fighting breaks out between Turkey and Georgia fans inside stadium at Euro 2024Fighting has broken out between fans of Turkey and Georgia inside Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion ahead of the teams’ European Championship match.