Georgia News

Aggregated Georgia News Articles

• Georgia Senate Passes 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban
  
  Amid protests and a heavy police presence, the Georgia Senate Friday night passed a bill banning almost all abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected
  Newsmax.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:15:22 EDT.
• NFL notebook: Falcons, Jones close to extension
  
  The Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Julio Jones are closing in on an extension that would pay him $20 million per season on a four- or five-year deal, Bleacher Report reported Friday.
  Reuters.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:14:17 -0400.
• Former college lecturer behind cancel Brexit petition threatened to shoot Theresa May
  
  Former college lecturer Margaret Anne Georgiadou (not pictured) made a viral petition backed by a host of celebrities, MPs and members of the public who want a second vote.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:25:44 +0000.
• Georgia man sentenced to 25 years in missing teacher's death
  
  A man convicted of helping hide the death of a missing Georgia teacher has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
  Fox News.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:21:00 GMT.
• U.S finalizes $3.7 bln loan for Vogtle nuclear power plant
  
  The U.S. Energy Department on Friday finalized up to $3.7 billion in loan guarantees to finance the construction of units at the delayed and over budget Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia.
  Reuters.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:54:06 -0400.
• Perry extends another $3.7 billion loan guarantee for Georgia nuclear plant
  
  The Department of Energy has extended another $3.7 billion in loan guarantees to complete the expansion of the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia, Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Friday.
  James Osborne.  Houston Chronicle.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:40:19 UTC.
• These Georgia Palaces Have Porches To Catch All Of Spring's Color
  
  Check out these palaces with porches on the market in Atlanta, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Bartow, Cobb and Cherokee Counties.
  John Barker.  Patch.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:45:35 -0400.
• Kevin Durant plays with "heavy heart" hours after close friend killed
  
  Durant led a balanced Warriors attack, playing the same day childhood friend Cliff Dixon was shot to death in Atlanta
  CBS News.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:40:54 +0000.
• Georgia high school tells transgender student who identifies as male to run for prom queen: report
  
  A transgender student said his high school in Georgia is forcing him to run for prom queen, even though he identifies as a male and was nominated for prom king, reports said on Thursday.
  Amy Lieu.  Fox News.  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:14:10 GMT.
• The Georgia Aquarium Teams With Atlanta Brewing Company For Yet Another Boozy Collaboration
  
  The Georgia Aquarium and Atlanta Brewing Company have joined forces for Whale Shark IPA, a hoppy brew brimming with tropical flavors.
  By Danielle Harling, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:56:00 -0400.
• Georgia man who admitted burning teacher's body convicted
  
  The fate of the former beauty queen who vanished in 2005 didn't come to light until two men were arrested in 2017
  CBS News.  Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:31:52 +0000.
• Atlanta Braves To Throw Watch Party, Face Cubs In Home Opener
  
  The Atlanta Braves will throw a watch party for the first game of the season and home opener is vs. the Chicago Cubs; how to buy tickets.
  Ticketnetwork.  Patch.  Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:29:55 -0400.
• Report: Biden Considering Unprecedented Move of Announcing Running Mate at Campaign Launch
  
  Former Vice President Joe Biden is considering launching a 2020 presidential announcement with failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams as his running mate, according to a report published Thursday. ...
  Molly Prince.  Western Journal.  Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:49:42 +0000.
• Georgia-Pacific plans $30M upgrade to Georgia lumber mill
  
  ROME, Ga. (AP) - Georgia-Pacific says it plans to invest $30 million at its lumber mill in Rome, Georgia. ...
  Washington Times.  Thu, 21 Mar 2019 03:33:51 -0400.

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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, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Georgia web page.  For maps of Georgia, visit this Georgia Map website.

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