Georgia
Growing Georgia Wildfires Have Destroyed 120 Homes, Forcing New Evacuations
A wildfire that has charred dozens of homes in southeast Georgia could force more evacuations at a moment’s notice, officials warned Friday as fire crews helped residents hose down properties in areas threatened by the growing blaze.
Debris From Hurricane Helene Is Helping Fuel Georgia's Wildfires
Blustery winds also are helping ignite and expand the fires in Georgia and Florida that have blanketed parts of several states in smoke, leading to air quality warnings Thursday in cities far from the blazes.
Authorities Investigating After 2 Toddlers Drown Near Home in Georgia
The 3-year-olds were taken to a local hospital, where they were they later died, officials said.
Wildfires Across Georgia and Florida Have Destroyed Nearly 50 Homes and Are Forcing Evacuations
Some of the biggest blazes were along Georgia’s coast and between and around Jacksonville, Florida, a state that is facing one of its worst fire seasons in decades.
Man Accused of Killing DHS Employee, 2 Others, Found Dead in Jail
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found in his cell unresponsive, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Lifesaving measures were performed, officials said, but he was later pronounced dead.
Pregnant Atlanta Mother of 2 Fatally Shot After Work on I-75
The family is now searching for answers, believing someone witnessed the shooting.
Woman Killed in Georgia Attack Spree Identified as DHS Worker
The suspect, 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was naturalized in 2022 despite a lengthy criminal history.
2 Women Killed, Homeless Man Shot in Georgia Attacks
Police said the violence began shortly after midnight and unfolded across multiple locations.
Erika Kirk Withdraws From Turning Point USA Event With Vance Over ‘Serious Threats’
Vice President JD Vance, speaking directly to the crowd of University of Georgia students, confirmed he had been in contact with the Secret Service and was not personally concerned about his own safety.
14-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old in Atlanta
Cameron Coney, 12, was shot in the chest in his own bedroom, his family said.
Trump-Backed Republican Wins Runoff Election for Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Seat
Clay Fuller took a commanding lead over his opponent, winning 55.9 percent of the vote and adding to the Republican Party’s narrow lead in the House.
Voters in Georgia, Wisconsin Head to Polls
Georgia will pick a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene, while Wisconsin will choose a new state Supreme Court justice.
Georgia to Vote in Special Congressional Runoff to Elect Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Successor
None of the 17 contenders in a March 10 special election received a majority of the vote, triggering Tuesday’s contest between the top two vote-getters.
Georgia House Passes Bill Requiring Nonpartisan Elections in Metro Atlanta
Proponents of the bill say the change would improve public safety coordination by removing politics from certain local offices in the state’s largest counties, rather than across the entire state.
Suspect Arrested in 1984 Cold Case Rape and Murder of Georgia Woman: GBI
Newly analyzed DNA ties suspect to 1984 killing, part of growing wave of breakthroughs reviving cold cases and delivering long-awaited answers.
Georgia Festival Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season
Spring has arrived, and that means cherry blossom season. While Washington may be one of the best-known locations to enjoy the flowers, Macon, Georgia, is reminding the nation that it is the cherry blossom capital of the world.
Early Voting Underway to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
After Marjorie Taylor Greene exit and split from U.S. President Trump, Georgia voters will choose between Shawn Harris and Clay Fuller to replace her.
Unruly Passenger's Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Atlanta Airport
The Atlanta Police Department said it responded to reports of an unruly passenger on an inbound flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Judge Hears Arguments Over Election Records Seized From Fulton County
A federal judge in Georgia on Friday heard lengthy arguments over the FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records.
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 7-Year-Old Boy in Georgia
A spokesperson for the DeKalb County Police Department told NTD that the juvenile was found dead from a gunshot wound at the scene.
Growing Georgia Wildfires Have Destroyed 120 Homes, Forcing New Evacuations
A wildfire that has charred dozens of homes in southeast Georgia could force more evacuations at a moment’s notice, officials warned Friday as fire crews helped residents hose down properties in areas threatened by the growing blaze.
Debris From Hurricane Helene Is Helping Fuel Georgia's Wildfires
Blustery winds also are helping ignite and expand the fires in Georgia and Florida that have blanketed parts of several states in smoke, leading to air quality warnings Thursday in cities far from the blazes.
Authorities Investigating After 2 Toddlers Drown Near Home in Georgia
The 3-year-olds were taken to a local hospital, where they were they later died, officials said.
Wildfires Across Georgia and Florida Have Destroyed Nearly 50 Homes and Are Forcing Evacuations
Some of the biggest blazes were along Georgia’s coast and between and around Jacksonville, Florida, a state that is facing one of its worst fire seasons in decades.
Man Accused of Killing DHS Employee, 2 Others, Found Dead in Jail
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found in his cell unresponsive, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Lifesaving measures were performed, officials said, but he was later pronounced dead.
Pregnant Atlanta Mother of 2 Fatally Shot After Work on I-75
The family is now searching for answers, believing someone witnessed the shooting.
Woman Killed in Georgia Attack Spree Identified as DHS Worker
The suspect, 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was naturalized in 2022 despite a lengthy criminal history.
2 Women Killed, Homeless Man Shot in Georgia Attacks
Police said the violence began shortly after midnight and unfolded across multiple locations.
Erika Kirk Withdraws From Turning Point USA Event With Vance Over ‘Serious Threats’
Vice President JD Vance, speaking directly to the crowd of University of Georgia students, confirmed he had been in contact with the Secret Service and was not personally concerned about his own safety.
14-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old in Atlanta
Cameron Coney, 12, was shot in the chest in his own bedroom, his family said.
Trump-Backed Republican Wins Runoff Election for Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Seat
Clay Fuller took a commanding lead over his opponent, winning 55.9 percent of the vote and adding to the Republican Party’s narrow lead in the House.
Voters in Georgia, Wisconsin Head to Polls
Georgia will pick a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene, while Wisconsin will choose a new state Supreme Court justice.
Georgia to Vote in Special Congressional Runoff to Elect Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Successor
None of the 17 contenders in a March 10 special election received a majority of the vote, triggering Tuesday’s contest between the top two vote-getters.
Georgia House Passes Bill Requiring Nonpartisan Elections in Metro Atlanta
Proponents of the bill say the change would improve public safety coordination by removing politics from certain local offices in the state’s largest counties, rather than across the entire state.
Suspect Arrested in 1984 Cold Case Rape and Murder of Georgia Woman: GBI
Newly analyzed DNA ties suspect to 1984 killing, part of growing wave of breakthroughs reviving cold cases and delivering long-awaited answers.
Georgia Festival Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season
Spring has arrived, and that means cherry blossom season. While Washington may be one of the best-known locations to enjoy the flowers, Macon, Georgia, is reminding the nation that it is the cherry blossom capital of the world.
Early Voting Underway to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
After Marjorie Taylor Greene exit and split from U.S. President Trump, Georgia voters will choose between Shawn Harris and Clay Fuller to replace her.
Unruly Passenger's Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Atlanta Airport
The Atlanta Police Department said it responded to reports of an unruly passenger on an inbound flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Judge Hears Arguments Over Election Records Seized From Fulton County
A federal judge in Georgia on Friday heard lengthy arguments over the FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records.
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 7-Year-Old Boy in Georgia
A spokesperson for the DeKalb County Police Department told NTD that the juvenile was found dead from a gunshot wound at the scene.