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First major financial filings show Georgia campaigns taking shape
Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial race has attracted millions in campaign funding. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones leads in fundraising with over $13 million, significantly boosted by a leadership committee. Attorney General Chris Carr trails Jones with $3 million...

Could this historic Georgia site be the newest national…
A bipartisan group of more than a dozen lawmakers are hoping to establish the next new national park in central Georgia. That's the proposal in a bill currently making its way through Congress, led by House Reps. Austin Scott (R-GA) and Sanford D....

Americana Corner: The British take Savannah
In 1778, after three years of fighting their rebellious American colonists, the grand British Army was largely confined to New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. General George Washington’s Continental Army controlled virtually everything else...

Georgia begins one of the largest voter registration cancellations in history
Voting rights advocates, who call huge voter cancellations “voter purges,” say such a far-reaching removal effort could inadvertently include some eligible voters who haven’t moved, taking away their ability to vote unless they reregister....

This Georgia city is ranked No. 4 on America's Best Travel Destinations by Travel + Leisure
Georgia’s Hostess City is making headlines once again, named one of the top five travel destinations in the United States, praising the historic city for its walkability, Southern hospitality, and enchanting natural beauty. Ranked fourth on Travel...

Meet the Georgia golfers on the PGA Tour
Georgia golf remains one of the top feeder schools to the PGA Tour. The Bulldogs lead all universities with 10 alumni actively competing on the 2025 PGA Tour. Georgia has consistently produced successful PGA Tour pros over the years, including...

Georgia Trend Daily – July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025 Georgia.gov Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday announced that Ti Cold and Karis Cold have officially broken ground on a new $60 million cold storage facility for PermaCold Logistics in Darien, McIntosh County. The industrial...

Senate committee advances Trump's CDC pick Susan Monarez
The U.S. Senate’s health committee voted Wednesday to advance the nomination of Dr. Susan Monarez to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, moving her one step closer to becoming the first Senate-confirmed CDC director under a new...

How to get tickets as Paul McCartney, 83, announces North America tour
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Guest column: Georgia’s budgeting pays off
Kyle Wingfield Columnist By now, you should know Georgia is more fiscally responsible than the federal government. If not, the folks in Washington, D.C., are working overtime to demonstrate it. Congress continues to debate the “Big, Beautiful...

Georgia lawmakers urge reconsideration of proposed travel ban expansion
ATLANTA — A group of Georgia lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider its proposed expansion of the U.S. travel ban, warning it could harm the economy and negatively impact nations facing serious humanitarian challenges. Members...

Americans Told To Stay Out of the Sun in 17 States
At least 17 states were expected to experience elevated ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Why It Matters The EPA warns that elevated UV radiation...

T-Mobile Brings 5G-Powered ABS, New Fan Experiences to MLB All-Star Week — Backed by America’s Best Network
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025-- America’s Best Network is powering America’s favorite pastime. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is bringing the heat to MLB All-Star Week in Atlanta from July 11–15 with a full slate of innovative,...

Georgia Toffolo displays her toned figure in a Burberry bikini as her husband James Watts shares a glimpse into their Maldives getaway
Georgia Toffolo turned heads in a tiny bikini as her husband James Watts shared a glimpse into their summer getaway on social media on Thursday. The Made In Chelsea star, 30, who married James, 42, in March, have been living it up in the Maldives....

Collins mulls Georgia Senate bid vs. Ossoff, consults Trump on GOP strategy
Mike Collins, two-term Republican representative from Georgia, shared in a video posted to Instagram that he's been in communication with President Donald Trump about whether pursuing a Senate campaign is the best path forward to defeating...

Paul McCartney To Return To North America With Got Back Tour In Fall
Photo: 2024 MPL Communications Ltd / Photographer: MJ Kim Paul McCartney will bring his Got Back Tour back to North America this fall. The former Beatle turned solo artist has lined up 19 shows, kicking off at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert,...
Breaking: Cyclist Greg LeMond Honored with One of America’s Highest Civilian Awards
In a proud and emotional moment for the world of sports, Greg LeMond, one of America’s greatest cyclists, has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal—one of the highest civilian honors in the United States. With this award, LeMond joins a rare...
Nebraska Senate: Osborn launches second run By J. Miles Coleman
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE — In Nebraska, Dan Osborn, an independent candidate who held Sen. Deb Fischer (R) to a single-digit win last year, announced he’d challenge Sen. Pete Ricketts (R). — Though Ricketts should be more formidable than...
PETA Sues American Kennel Club Over Dog Standards – Are Bulldogs Being Bred to Suffer
In a bold legal move that’s shaking up the dog world, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has filed a lawsuit against the American Kennel Club (AKC), accusing it of promoting breed standards that harm bulldogs and other popular dog...

Paul McCartney announces North America tour dates
It'll be McCartney's first North American tour since 2022. WASHINGTON — Paul McCartney will once again hit the road in 2025 on his acclaimed "Got Back" tour following the official announcement of a fresh run of North American performances this...