Georgia (U.S. state)

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Georgia, officially the State of Georgia, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee and North Carolina to the north, South Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Florida to the south, and Alabama to the west. Of the 50 United States, Georgia is the 24th-largest by area and eighth most populous. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, its 2024 estimated population was 11,180,878. Atlanta, a global city, is both the state's capital and its largest city. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population greater than 6.3 million people in 2023, is the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population. Other major metropolitan areas in the state include Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, and Macon.

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Jimmy Carter's 6-day funeral gets under way in Georgia Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:17Published 3 weeks ago

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 Former US President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter has died at 100. The longest-lived American president passed away on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:56Published 3 weeks ago

Salome Zourabichvili: Georgia's first female president Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:25Published 3 weeks ago

Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials as protests continue The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on December 16, 2024

EU Parliament delegation visits Georgia and marches with pro-EU protesters Protests initially broke out against a contested parliamentary election in October which the opposition accused the Georgian Dream of rigging but they took on a new dimension after the decision last.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:13Published on December 13, 2024

Exclusive: Georgia's foreign minister says pro-EU protests not 'necessarily peaceful' In an exclusive interview with Euronews in Budapest, Georgia's new Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili questioned whether the protests by pro-EU groups in her country could truly be described as.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:31Published on December 11, 2024

Georgia police raid opposition offices as PM vows to curb protests Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published on December 4, 2024

Fourth night of protests across Georgia after EU accession talks suspension Officials in the country say at least 44 people have been hospitalised in increasingly violent clashes between police and protesters as President Salome Zourabichvili says she won’t step down when.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:08Published on December 2, 2024

President Salome Zourabichvili slams Georgia's government as 'illegitimate' In an interview with Euronews, Salome Zourabichvili talks about the current wave of unrest happening across Georgia and what could happen next. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:50Published on December 1, 2024

Georgia's new parliament opens first session amid mass protests and boycott The first session of parliament on Monday was half-empty, with only the ruling Georgian Dream Party present, as no opposition parties attended. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published on November 25, 2024

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Chase Chrisley Busted for Simple Battery in Atlanta Bar Fight "Growing Up Chrisley" star Chase Chrisley got a dose of reality Thursday ... he was thrown in the slammer for allegedly slapping a bar manager in Georgia earlier this week. Chase, the son of TV stars.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Carter's State Funeral Begins With Georgia Procession The procession for former President Jimmy Carter has begun in Georgia ... his home state, which is where he died this week at the age of 100. A motorcade with a flag-draped casket of the 39th president.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Jimmy Carter's six-day state funeral starts with procession through Georgia Six days of funeral events are under way for the former US president Jimmy Carter. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
'An extraordinary leader': Tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter Fellow politicians and family members have paid tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday afternoon in Georgia, aged 100. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who! Smooshed inside this handsome fella is an Atlanta, Georgia native who grew up with a microphone in his hand -- putting on shows for his family and friends. Given the clues, put your celeb knowledge on.. TMZ.com - Published on December 29, 2024
Georgia tragedy shatters Punjab families Eleven Indians, primarily from Punjab, tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Georgia restaurant. Families are devastated and struggling to repatriate the bodies for last rites. Many.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 17, 2024
Twelve people die from 'carbon monoxide poisoning' at ski resort Twelve people are reported to have died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Georgia. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024
Man charged over couple's 1985 killing after DNA evidence exonerates original suspect A Georgia man has been charged over the 1985 killing of a couple at a black church after the original suspect was exonerated by DNA evidence. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024

UK to reduce support for Georgia after 'shocking scenes of violence' at EU protests The UK will reduce its support and engagement with Georgia following "shocking scenes of violence", the foreign secretary has said. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2024
Guess Who This Sleepy Kid Turned Into! Before this cutie pie chillin' on the sofa was grabbin' hold of the mic and spittin' tracks, she was just showing off her adorable pigtails, growing up in Atlanta, Georgia and started rapping at 10.. TMZ.com - Published on December 4, 2024
Young Thug Co-Defendant Yak Gotti Stabbed in Jail After He's Accused of Ratting Young Thug may have sprung out of jail, but one of his co-defendants is still having a rough time behind bars ... dodging sharp, pointy objects that want to take him out!!! According to reports.. TMZ.com - Published on December 2, 2024	Georgian protests spreading, say reports, as ex-Russia president issues warning Violence has broken out in Georgia for a fourth night in a row - with fireworks fired at police who hit back with tear gas and water cannon. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2024
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Ex-Man City player set to become Georgia's next president A former Manchester City football player is set to be Georgia's next president after the ruling party selected him as its candidate. Sky News - Published on November 27, 2024	Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Seem to Move Out Ahead of Home Auction Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann appear to be saying farewell to their family home in Georgia ... moving trucks are camped out in front of the estate as the auction looms. Check it out ... not one, but.. TMZ.com - Published on November 26, 2024
Young Thug Still Facing $5M Contract Breach Lawsuit From AEG Touring Young Thug's welcome-back honeymoon from the longest trial in Georgia history has just been interrupted ... music artist touring giant AEG says he still owes them money -- and they're looking to.. TMZ.com - Published on November 20, 2024	Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Get Into Argument At Home, Cops Respond Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann got into a tense exchange at their Georgia mansion ... and cops had to intervene. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... police responded to Kim and Kroy's home Monday after.. TMZ.com - Published on November 20, 2024
Country Star Brantley Gilbert Sells Georgia Home for $2.2M Country star Brantley Gilbert just officially offloaded his Georgia pad, scoring a cool $2.2M in the process. Brantley first put his Maysville home on the market in July, aiming for $3.5 million... TMZ.com - Published on November 8, 2024	The suburbs in this swing state could tell us a lot about where the US election is going In the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, there's a hugely tight race afoot that could tell us a lot about where this election goes. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2024
Georgia Chemical Fire Leaves 90,000 Sheltering in Place After Massive Smoke Plume Over 90,000 Georgia residents have been ordered to shelter in place after a massive fire at a chemical plant sent up a sky-high plume of smoke ... which could easily be seen for miles. While around.. TMZ.com - Published on September 30, 2024	Roads shut and residents evacuated as chemical fire sends huge plume of smoke into the sky A huge plume of black smoke pouring into the sky from a fire at a chemical plant in the US state of Georgia has forced evacuations - as scientists try to establish what it contains. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2024
Fox News Meteorologist Saves Woman From Hurricane Helene Flood A Fox News meteorologist got more involved in his subject than he originally planned ... dragging a woman from her car on a flooded Georgia street to safety -- and, the camera got it all on video. Bob.. TMZ.com - Published on September 27, 2024	Mama June Keeps Full Custody of Anna's Oldest Daughter Mama June just scored a legal win -- a court ordered that she'll retain custody of her late daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's daughter, Kaitlyn. TMZ got their hands on the court docs ... a Georgia.. TMZ.com - Published on September 23, 2024
Mom of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Indicted For Alleged Elder Abuse The mother of the teen accused of opening fire in a Georgia high school -- killing multiple people and injuring several more -- has been arrested ... but it has nothing to do with the early September.. TMZ.com - Published on September 21, 2024	Donald Trump No Longer Facing 2 Charges in Georgia Election Case Donald Trump's week has taken a turn for the better after Tuesday's presidential debate ... the former prez is no longer facing 2 of the charges in the Georgia election subversion case. Fulton County.. TMZ.com - Published on September 12, 2024
Two planes collide at US airport Two planes have collided on the runway at Atlanta airport in the US state of Georgia. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2024	Two Delta Air Lines Planes Collide on Runway in Atlanta, Georgia Two Delta Air Lines planes collided on a runway in a shocking scene at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday. The morning incident reportedly occurred when one flight was taxiing on.. TMZ.com - Published on September 10, 2024
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Georgia School Shooting, Multiple People Dead and Injured, Suspect In Custody A shooting on a high school campus in Winder, Georgia left multiple people dead and injured, before a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday -- according to the county sheriff. In a news conference,.. TMZ.com - Published on September 4, 2024	Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's Campaign Briefly Stopped by Serious Accident Kamala Harris and Tim Walz had one helluva scare as their campaign rolled through Georgia on Wednesday when a motorcycle cop in their motorcade was critically injured in a crash. The Democratic.. TMZ.com - Published on August 29, 2024