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The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced that for the first time this year a highly contagious variant of bird flu has been detected.
Gov. Kemp announced Friday that retired U.S. Judge Duffey will lead the State Election Board to fill the vacancy left by Brad Raffensperger.
Georgia's Democratic Caucus held a news conference Friday calling for gun safety measures such as background checks before a gun purchase.
Shef is a meal delivery platform that has expanded to Atlanta. People can have homemade authentic dishes delivered to their home.
A south Georgia deputy has been fired after investigators said he was tampering with evidence and paying for sex.
Senator Raphael Warnock met with Georgia farmers to address mental health issues.
June 1 marked the end of emergency SNAP benefits for Georgians who received extra funding towards food.
The disaster relief hub in Atlanta will allow Amazon to quickly respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters in the southeast.
The Assembly Atlanta Studios complex will aim to be completed in the second half of 2023, according to Gray Television.
Pride Month is observed June 1-30 nationwide
After 12 Fashions is a women's clothing store owned by husband and wife, Willie and Tawanda Jones. They sell dresses, denim, shoes and more.
Cherokee Child Caskets sent a Texas man caskets to customize for the young victims in the Uvalde school shooting in Texas.
The Georgia Animal Rights and Protection group says horses at All Around Carriages in Atlanta are living in poor conditions.
Thirty-eight Georgia pastors and other church workers are named on the Southern Baptists list of alleged abusers.
A Marietta man is one of 10 people recently inducted into White Castle's Cravers Hall of Fame Class.
Two men were arrested at a hotel and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and heroin to multiple communities in South Georgia.
A Gwinnett County man says he self-deposited cash into a Bank of America ATM, but never received it.
The University of Georgia won't sell alcohol at its Sanford Stadium this year, according to reports.
Here's a list of local Georgia Memorial Day services and tips on how to respectfully and properly fly a flag.
Here's a look at what stores and restaurants are open across Georgia this Memorial Day.
