State leaders push to bring girls’ flag football to more Georgia high schools

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Advocates are encouraging Georgia high schools to establish more girl’s flag football teams. State Rep. Brent Cox, alongside members from the Atlanta Falcons, representatives from the Georgia High School Association and …

Bella May Culley live updates as North East teen accused of 'drug smuggling' in Georgia

Bella May Culley is an 18-year-old North East teen who has been accused of 'drug smuggling' and detained in Georgia, after previously being reported missing 4,000 miles away in Thailand. Culley, from Billingham, was apprehended on Monday in the …

Georgia's favorite cheese revealed: Do you agree?

In a recent study, cheddar cheese has been crowned Georgia's favorite cheese, based on a survey of 3,000 people nationwide. The study, conducted by casino.ca, also revealed that cheddar is the most popular in the U.S., reigning No. 1 in 24 states. But …

Check here to find out how much teachers are paid in Georgia

Georgia's average teacher salary is $67,641, ranking 23rd nationally and below the national average. California has the highest average teacher salary, while Mississippi has the lowest. The District of Columbia has the highest starting salary for …

Georgia adds 3,700 jobs in April; unemployment rate unchanged

(The Center Square) – Georgia's unemployment rate for April is 3.6%, unchanged over the past 11 months, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The Peach State added a net 3,700 jobs in April with most of the gains coming in the accommodation and …

This is why flags were at half-mast May 15 in Georgia

With no major US events taking place, many are wondering why flags were flown at half-staff on May 15.  Why were flags flown at half-mast on Thursday, May 15? During the week of May 13, which is National Police Week, falls Peace Officers Memorial Day, …

What is the Georgia abortion law? How it forced doctors to keep a brain-dead woman alive

In a rare and heartbreaking case, a brain-dead woman in Atlanta is being kept alive by the doctors, all because she could give birth, to comply with Georgia's strict abortion laws.Around 90 days have passed since Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old mother and …

Georgia's Lion Finance reports 39pc rise in first-quarter profit

The FTSE 250 company, formerly known as Bank of Georgia Group, achieved a return on average equity of 28.7%, with its Georgian and Armenian units contributing GEL 405.1m and GEL 95.5m in profit respectively. Digital channels accounted for 85% of loans and …

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Over 50% of Georgia Gen Z plan to increase summer travel spending

IN OTHER NEWS – A new study finds that over half of Georgia Gen Z will increase summer travel spending regardless of economic uncertainty. As we head into summer, Georgia’s Gen Z aren’t waiting for the economy to recover, they’re spending in the face of …