Georgia News
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Aggregated Georgia News Articles
- Morehouse College students who had their loans paid off by billionaire Robert F. Smith speak out
Students who had their tuition fees cleared by Robert F. Smith, the billionaire who announced his donation at their graduation from Atlanta's Morehouse College, have spoken of their joy.
Daily Mail. Wed, 22 May 2019 13:55:00 GMT. - Amazon show director pulls series out of Georgia due to abortion bill
Director Reed Morano said her Amazon show, "The Power," will not be filming in Georgia.
ABC News. Wed, 22 May 2019 09:54:32 -0400. - Georgia police officer fired for shocking, punching woman
A police officer in Atlanta has been fired for using a stun gun on a woman and punching her, all while her 4-year-old daughter watched
ABC News. Wed, 22 May 2019 06:36:31 -0400. - First TV and film productions leave Georgia over abortion law
Location scouts were in the state for an Amazon show and were promptly pulled out
CBS News. Tue, 21 May 2019 23:32:19 +0000. - Kristen Wiig film pulls out of Georgia over 'heartbeat' abortion ban
Hollywood's boycott of Georgia over its "heartbeat" abortion law has apparently claimed its first feature-film casualty. ...
Victor Morton. Washington Times. Tue, 21 May 2019 18:58:38 -0400. - The Fed Speaks (and Speaks): Global Week Ahead
Chicago Fed President Evans will appear at the same conference along with opening remarks from Atlanta Fed President Bostic. ...
John Blank. Zacks. Mon, 20 May 2019 16:58:00 GMT. - Atlanta Fed President Bostic does not see a rate cut this year like the market is telegraphing
Bostic expressed confidence in the economy, and in the Fed's position on monetary policy, during an interview Monday with CNBC.
CNBC. Mon, 20 May 2019 12:42 GMT. - US billionaire clears 400 student loans
Robert F Smith made the commitment to graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
BBC News. Mon, 20 May 2019 10:56:26 GMT. - Alyssa Milano abortion boycotts fail to gain traction
Filmmaker Ron Howard was as appalled as the next Hollywood celebrity about Georgia's newly signed fetal heartbeat law, but he won't relocate the shooting of "Hillbilly Elegy," slated to begin next month. ...
Valerie Richardson. Washington Times. Sun, 19 May 2019 19:41:50 -0400. - Ron Howard, Brian Glazer To Boycott GA If Abortion Bill Stands
One of Hollywood's biggest names is now involved in the fight over Georgia's newly signed abortion law, called the Heartbeat Bill.
Tim Darnell. Patch. Sun, 19 May 2019 16:31:12 -0400. - Billionaire Robert F Smith to pay entire US class's student debt
A US billionaire shocks graduating students in Atlanta by promising to pay off their student loans.
BBC News. Sun, 19 May 2019 19:50:48 GMT. - Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
CBS News. Sun, 19 May 2019 15:30:27 +0000. - Is Atlanta United Really Back? Sunday Match Will Tell
Atlanta United is on an impressive winning streak with an MLS-record five consecutive shutouts. A win Sunday over the Red Bulls will make Atlanta more legit.
By Ray Glier, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 18 May 2019 21:07:00 -0400. - Police: Woman attacked man over lack of birthday present
According to police, Georgia Zowacki had been drinking heavily throughout the day when she became angry that no one bought her a birthday present or a birthday card.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 17 May 2019 17:30:00 GMT.
Georgia Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Georgia as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 10,310,371 | 1.09 |
| July 1, 2015 | 10,199,398 | 1.11 |
| July 1, 2014 | 10,087,231 | 1.02 |
| July 1, 2013 | 9,984,938 | 0.71 |
| July 1, 2012 | 9,914,668 | 1.05 |
| July 1, 2011 | 9,811,610 | 1.01 |
| July 1, 2010 | 9,713,521 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Georgia was 9,687,653.
In 2008, the estimated population of Georgia was 9,685,744, whereas
in 2006, the population of Georgia was about 9,318,715.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Georgia's demographics,
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