Global  
 

Trusted News Discovery Since 2008		One News Page

Georgia (U.S. state)

State in the southeastern United States

Georgia (U.S. state)    ▸ Facts   ▸ Comments   ▸ News   ▸ Videos   

Georgia (U.S. state): State in the southeastern United States
Georgia is a state in the Southeastern Region of the United States. Georgia is the 24th-largest in area and 8th-most populous of the 50 United States. Georgia is bordered to the north by Tennessee and North Carolina, to the northeast by South Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by Florida, and to the west by Alabama. Its 2019 estimated population was 10,617,423, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Atlanta, a "beta(+)" global city, is both the state's capital and its largest city. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with an estimated population of more than 6 million people in 2019, is the 9th most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population.

0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

Biden goes for Georgia as Trump hits the rust belt [Video]

Biden goes for Georgia as Trump hits the rust belt

[NFA] Trailing in national opinion polls, President Donald Trump again attacked U.S. election mechanics on Tuesday, saying it would be “inappropriate” to take extra time to count the tens of..

Credit: Reuters - Politics     Duration: 02:39Published
Joe Biden: We can and we will control this virus [Video]

Joe Biden: We can and we will control this virus

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gave a speech in Warm Springs,Georgia on Tuesday which largely focused on the reality Americans currentlyface amid the pandemic. He said: "We can and will..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO     Duration: 01:20Published
KFC Brings Back Its Fried Chicken-Scented Firelogs [Video]

KFC Brings Back Its Fried Chicken-Scented Firelogs

It is once again being made in partnership with Enviro-Log, an environmentally-conscious company based in Georgia.

Credit: Cover Video STUDIO     Duration: 01:06Published
Tom Holland begins filming 'Spider-Man 3' [Video]

Tom Holland begins filming 'Spider-Man 3'

Tom Holland has landed in Atlanta, Georgia, ready to begin filming 'Spider-Man 3.'

Credit: Cover Video STUDIO     Duration: 00:44Published
Georgia bank robber escapes after hostages freed [Video]

Georgia bank robber escapes after hostages freed

Local media in Georgia say an armed man who held dozens of people at a bank in the west of the country has escaped.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO     Duration: 01:57Published
Trump barnstorms FL while Biden heads for MI [Video]

Trump barnstorms FL while Biden heads for MI

[NFA] U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned fiercely in Florida Friday, where he and his challenger are in a statistical dead heat, while Democrat Joe Biden targeted another crucial battleground..

Credit: Reuters - Politics     Duration: 02:55Published
Long lines as early voting kicks off in Georgia [Video]

Long lines as early voting kicks off in Georgia

People waited in line, some for hours, to cast their ballots in Georgia as in-person early voting kicked off on Monday.

Credit: Reuters Studio     Duration: 00:47Published
Tony-Nominated Actor Found Murdered, His Back Riddled With Bullets [Video]

Tony-Nominated Actor Found Murdered, His Back Riddled With Bullets

Acclaimed for his stage work and his roles in Spike Lee films, Thomas Jefferson Byrd has been murdered. He was 70 years old. Newser reports Byrd was found dead on Saturday at his home in Atlanta,..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:35Published
How a Trump pick could shift SCOTUS on abortion [Video]

How a Trump pick could shift SCOTUS on abortion

[NFA] With President Donald Trump poised to nominate a U.S. Supreme Court justice to fill the vacancy created by the death of liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new 6-3 conservative majority could be..

Credit: Reuters - Politics     Duration: 01:45Published
Sally's rains wreak havoc on southeastern U.S. [Video]

Sally's rains wreak havoc on southeastern U.S.

The storm washed out bridges and roads in Florida and threatened flash floods in North Carolina. This report produced by Zachary Goelman.

Credit: Reuters - Politics     Duration: 01:30Published
Hurricane Sally wreaks havoc in Florida [Video]

Hurricane Sally wreaks havoc in Florida

The remnants of Hurricane Sally dumped more than a foot of rain on parts of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia on Thursday, killed at least one person, washed out bridges and roads and left hundreds of..

Credit: Reuters Studio     Duration: 01:27Published
Slow-moving Sally drenches southeast states [Video]

Slow-moving Sally drenches southeast states

[NFA] Storm Sally on Thursday dumped more than a foot of rain on parts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia, killed at least one person, washed out bridges and roads and left hundreds of thousands without..

Credit: Reuters - Politics     Duration: 01:52Published
Euronews officially launches news channel in Georgia [Video]

Euronews officially launches news channel in Georgia

Euronews has already launched Euronews Albania and is set to introduce Euronews Serbia by the end of the year.View on euronews

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:04Published
Chilling Whistleblower Complaint Alleges ICE Detention Facility Carried Out Unnecessary Sterilizations [Video]

Chilling Whistleblower Complaint Alleges ICE Detention Facility Carried Out Unnecessary Sterilizations

A licensed practical nurse who previously worked at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia has turned whistleblower. According to CNN, Dawn Wooten filed a complaint to the..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:37Published
Snoop Dogg And Rosario Dawson Team Up For New Game Show [Video]

Snoop Dogg And Rosario Dawson Team Up For New Game Show

Snoop Dogg, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles, and "The American Nightmare" Cody are teaming up for some competition. According to CNN, the stars will appear on a new TBS gameshow titled the "Go Big..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:30Published

You Might Like


CBS Evening News, October 27, 2020

Biden campaigns in Georgia on final week before Election Day; Firefighters save Colorado man's home from wildfire and leave note
CBS News - Published

Joe Biden is setting the stakes for Georgia voters

Joe Biden is setting the stakes for Georgia voters: "We win Georgia, we win everything," he said Tuesday evening. (Oct. 27)  
USATODAY.com - Published

Biden Invokes F.D.R. to Reach Across Partisan Divide in Georgia

In the rural hills of Georgia, a state he is seeking to win, Joseph R. Biden Jr. called for “healing” and “restoration,” and a commitment to a common purpose to meet the challenges of the..
NYTimes.com - Published

Biden campaigns in Georgia on final week before Election Day

With Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden campaigning in Georgia seven days before Election Day, Democrats are hoping they can flip the state for the first time since 1992. Ed O'Keefe reports.
CBS News - Published

Joe Biden goes on offense, campaigns in Georgia

Joe Biden is telling Americans to "clear the decks for action" on everything from the coronavirus pandemic to the economy if he is elected president. (Oct. 27)  
USATODAY.com - Published

Fact check: Florida, Georgia, Idaho, South Dakota, Tennessee don't require masks statewide

A viral meme claiming five states are now "mask-free" is partly false. There are local rules in place about face coverings.
USATODAY.com - Published

Election live updates: Biden heads to Georgia as Trump turns to Midwest

Tuesday marks one week before Election Day, as some form of voting is already underway in all 50 states.
CBS News - Published

AP Top Stories October 27 A

Here's the latest for Tuesday October 27th: Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court; Biden to campaign in Georgia, Trump going to Wisconsin; Coronavirus rates surge in El Paso, Texas; Crews remove..
USATODAY.com - Published

Georgia sees record early voting as candidates vie for key state

Nearly 3 million people have persevered in long lines to cast their ballots in Georgia — a state where, according to a new CBS Battleground Tracker poll shows, President Trump is tied with Democratic..
CBS News - Published

How Georgia, once reliably Republican, has become an improbable battleground.


NYTimes.com - Published

Georgia, Once Reliably Red, Is Suddenly a Battleground. What Happened?

Joe Biden could win the state because Republicans have failed to keep up with its diverse population and shifting suburban politics.
NYTimes.com - Published

Race between President Trump and Joe Biden is tight in Georgia

According to a new CBS Battleground Tracker poll, the race for the next president is neck and neck in Georgia, a state President Trump won by 5 points in 2016. The survey shows Democratic presidential..
CBS News - Published

Battleground Tracker: Tight race in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina

CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest polling with less than two weeks until Election Day.
CBS News - Published

Silento Arrested After Allegedly Driving 143 MPH in Georgia

Silento's so famous he needed to drive 143 MPH to lose 10 cars following him after leaving the club ... at least that's what cops claim the rapper told them when they busted him. The "Watch Me..
TMZ.com - Published

America’s Right to Vote

“America’s Right to Vote” showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns’ on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a..
CBS News - Published

Porch restaurant caters to chipmunk

Pizza, imitation sushi and salad are just some of the items on the menu at a porch restaurant created for a chipmunk in Georgia. Steve Hartman reports for "On The Road."
CBS News - Published

Food writer opens porch restaurant for chipmunk

A chipmunk in Georgia is living the life thanks to a food writer who created a special place exclusively for the furry creature.
CBS News - Published

Harris tells HBCU students 'when we vote, we win'

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris campaigned Friday in Atlanta with a focus on Black voters who will prove pivotal in deciding the outcome in Georgia and other battleground..
USATODAY.com - Published

Georgia teen pleads guilty, is sentenced for plot to attack Black churchgoers

The 17-year-old girl was arrested last year after planning to attack a predominantly Black church, acquiring knives and visiting the location twice.  
USATODAY.com - Published

Instacart and ALDI partnering to accept food stamps for grocery deliveries

instacart and aldi partnering to accept food stamps for grocery deliveriesInstacart users in some states can use their SNAP benefits to pay for groceries at Aldi stores | Instacart Grocery delivery platform Instacart is launching a pilot program to begin taking food..
The Verge - Published

Sign ninjas aim to sway election in Georgia suburb

When the sun sets in Cobb County, Georgia, the sign ninjas get to work. Local Democratic candidates like Connie Di Cicco are installing campaign signs along their districts' busy roads at night, hoping..
USATODAY.com - Published

Many white suburban Georgia voters hold firm with Trump.

A majority of white, college-educated voters in Georgia is firmly in President Trump’s camp, even as demographic and population shifts have pulled the state leftward.
NYTimes.com - Published

Rick Ross Scoops Up 87 Acres of Georgia Land for $1 Million

Rick Ross seems to be following Kanye West's Wyoming blueprint, because he just scooped up a huge chunk of property ... to expand his Promise Land in Georgia. The rapper dropped $1 million to become..
TMZ.com - Published

Poll: Biden and Trump tied in Georgia as Democrats try to flip Senate seats

Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the state of the races for president and for Georgia's two Senate races.
CBS News - Published

Georgia man wearing Black Lives Matter shirt told he must change his shirt before voting

A man trying to vote in Forsyth County, Georgia, was told he had to take off his Black Lives Matter shirt before casting his ballot.
USATODAY.com - Published

Around Atlanta, Many White Suburbanites Are Sticking With Trump

Nationwide, such voters are tilting toward Biden. But in Georgia, the president’s law-and-order message seems to be keeping the bulk of them in his column.
NYTimes.com - Published

Bowl projections: Oregon moves past Georgia into College Football Playoff

The loss by Georgia last week moved the Bulldogs out of the College Football Playoff in the latest USA TODAY bowl projections. Oregon joins the field.
USATODAY.com - Published

Georgia secretary of state: "We have the appropriate guardrails" to secure the vote

Georgia is seeing record turnout for early voting ahead of Election Day 2020, but the state has had trouble with long lines and excessive wait times that disproportionately affect communities of color...
CBS News - Published

Georgia's secretary of state encourages early voting ahead of election

"Vote absentee, vote early," says Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
CBS News - Published

The week in polls: Trump roars back in Florida, Biden gains in Georgia

In the Senate, a poll found Doug Jones may not be doomed after all. And another found Lindsey Graham's race may not be as tight as believed.
USATODAY.com - Published

Clemson holds off Alabama for No. 1 spot in Amway Coaches Poll

Clemson held its No. 1 spot in the Amway Coaches Poll ahead of Alabama after the Crimson Tide took down then-No. 3 Georgia in impressive fashion.
USATODAY.com - Published

Alabama's Nick Saban tests negative for COVID-19, is cleared to coach against Georgia on Saturday

Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for coronavirus Wednesday, according to outside lab results but was cleared Saturday, will coach vs. Georgia.
USATODAY.com - Published

Donald Trump Says He May Leave U.S. if He Loses Presidential Election

President Trump and Tommy Lee now have something in common ... they've both said goodbye to America if their candidate loses the presidential election. Trump told the crowd in Macon, Georgia Friday .....
TMZ.com - Published

Trump, Biden visit key battleground states ahead of election

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are trying to fire up their bases in key battleground states, with just 17 days left in the campaign. Biden focused on healthcare, meeting with..
CBS News - Published

COVID-19 cases soar in all but 8 U.S. states

As fall approaches, coronavirus cases are soaring in the U.S. in all but eight states. Hawaii, California, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, Georgia, and Vermont are the exception to the rise in..
CBS News - Published

Trump threatens to leave US if he loses election as he trails behind in polls

trump threatens to leave us if he loses election as he trails behind in pollsTrump described Biden as ‘the worst candidate in the history of American politics’ (Picture: EPA) Donald Trump has threatened to leave the United States if he is beaten by Joe Biden in the..
WorldNews - Published

Georgia GOP Sen. Perdue faces criticism after purposefully mispronouncing Kamala Harris' name

John Burke, communications director for Perdue's campaign, insisted the senator "simply mispronounced" her name "didn't mean anything by it."
USATODAY.com - Published

"Lock up the Bidens," Trump says at Georgia rally

At a campaign rally in Macon, Georgia, President Trump alleged without evidence that the Bidens are a "corrupt family." "Lock up the Bidens, lock up Hillary," Mr. Trump said.
CBS News - Published

Trump tries to rev up base in unlikely battleground of Georgia as polls show tight race with Biden

Bill Clinton was the last Democrat to carry Georgia in a presidential race, but polls show Joe Biden in a tight race with Donald Trump.
USATODAY.com - Published

Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones Crowd Surfs During Trump Rally

President Trump's predicting a red wave on Election Day, but one of his rallies looked like a potential wave of COVID cases when a Georgia politician treated it more like a mosh pit. Georgia state Rep...
TMZ.com - Published

Georgia at a Tipping Point

After several near misses, Democrats can taste victory in Georgia — and Republicans fear President Trump’s lackluster numbers may drag down the party’s Senate candidates with him.
NYTimes.com - Published

Trump is in Georgia, trying to shore up support in a critical battleground state.


NYTimes.com - Published

Watch live: Trump holds rallies in Florida and Georgia

Recent polls have indicated Biden has gained as much as a 20-point lead over Mr. Trump among seniors.
CBS News - Published

Alabama's Nick Saban could coach against Georgia, despite positive COVID-19 test this week. Here's how.

Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 this week but might still be able to coach on the sideline when the Crimson Tide play Georgia.
USATODAY.com - Published

2020 election live updates: Trump, Biden answer to voters at town halls, Trump tweets satirical news site

After answering to voters in town halls Thursday, both will stump in key states Friday, with Biden in Michigan and Trump in Florida and Georgia.
USATODAY.com - Published

Trump travels to Florida and Georgia today, and Biden speaks in Detroit.


NYTimes.com - Published

Coronavirus updates: US nears 8M cases; Alabama football coach Nick Saban 'feeling great'; Study finds air on planes safer than homes

Air on planes are safer than homes, operating rooms, study finds. Outbreak at Georgia election warehouse. US nears 8M cases. Latest COVID news.
USATODAY.com - Published

Alabama coach Nick Saban says he's 'feeling great' and would 'hate' to miss Georgia game

Nick Saban on his call-in radio show Thursday night says he has no symptoms and talks about how much he wants to coach against Georgia.
USATODAY.com - Published

Greene endorses Loeffler for US Senate

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia accepts endorsement Thursday from Marjorie Taylor Greene, a congressional candidate who has embraced baseless QAnon conspiracy theories. (Oct. 15)  
USATODAY.com - Published

Betting odds swing to Georgia football after Alabama's Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19

Here is a look at how the betting line swung for Saturday's college football game between No. 2 Alabama and No. 3 Georgia.
USATODAY.com - Published



 Page 1  〉