Peach State Times
SEE OTHER BRANDS

The latest news from the State of Georgia

Latest News

Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Lane closures scheduled for I-85 concrete rehab project in Atlanta

Lane closures scheduled for I-85 concrete rehab project in Atlanta

Russell R. McMurry, P.E., Commissioner | Georgia Department of TransportationRussell R. McMurry, P.E., Commissioner | Georgia Department of Transportation The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that lane closures will take...

The key change helping Georgia Hunter Bell step out of Keely Hodgkinson’s shadow

The key change helping Georgia Hunter Bell step out of Keely Hodgkinson’s shadow

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Rainy weather across metro Atlanta could keep some Trump protesters home

Rainy weather across metro Atlanta could keep some Trump protesters home

ExploreWhat to know about Trump protests in metro Atlanta this weekendAcross the nation and in metro Atlanta, groups will gather for numerous “No Kings” protests. The events coincide with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and a military...

All you need to know about UFC Atlanta: Usman vs. Buckley

All you need to know about UFC Atlanta: Usman vs. Buckley

Kamaru Usman looks to return to form, while Joaquin Buckley is ready to prove he's the real deal at welterweight. Both fighters face off at UFC Atlanta. Here’s how to watch UFC Atlanta, including streaming options to catch the preliminaries and...

SEE IT: Athens Juneteenth celebrations and marches over the years      

SEE IT: Athens Juneteenth celebrations and marches over the years      

Ebenezer Baptist Church West pastor Daryl G. Bloodsaw, center, leads the Juneteenth Silent Protest on Friday, June 19, 2020, in Athens, Georgia. The march began at Ebenezer Baptist Church West on North Chase Street and ended at City Hall downtown,...

These 8 small towns in Georgia are perfect for retirement, says WorldAtlas

These 8 small towns in Georgia are perfect for retirement, says WorldAtlas

Retirees seeking charm, affordability, and a slower pace of life may want to turn their attention to Georgia. A new report by WorldAtlas highlights eight of the best small towns in the state where seniors can enjoy a comfortable, fulfilling...

These are Georgia's top 10 cheap eats restaurants by 'Savor Georgia'

These are Georgia's top 10 cheap eats restaurants by 'Savor Georgia'

People love going out to eat, but it's not always affordable. For those who don't want to cook but can't spend a fortune, this year's edition of "Savor Georgia" magazine featured the top 10 cheap eats restaurants across the Georgia. Here's which...

Eloise Crawford

Eloise Crawford

January 11, 1936 - June 13, 2025 Mrs. Eloise DeLoach Crawford, 89, of Nevils, Georgia passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, June 13th. Eloise was the matriarch of her family and was a beloved wife, mother, sister, Nana, and...

Eulogy to Prof. Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer: A good man-a republication as part of this week’s celebration of the life of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer.

Eulogy to Prof. Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer: A good man-a republication as part of this week’s celebration of the life of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer.

The Perspective Atlanta, Georgia April 8, 2022 Where do I begin from in my effort to eulogize a man so good in many ways that one cannot enumerate in a few minutes? Do I begin with what I have read and heard about him or with just what I know? I...

Georgia family wrongfully raided by the FBI allowed to sue the agency SCOTUS rules

Georgia family wrongfully raided by the FBI allowed to sue the agency SCOTUS rules

A family in Georgia has been granted the ability to sue the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the Supreme Court after the agency accidentally raided their home, thinking it was someone else's eight years ago. According to the unanimous ruling,...

Atlanta News First at 7: Police searching for woman who walked away from Clayton County hospital

Atlanta News First at 7: Police searching for woman who walked away from Clayton County hospital

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police are asking the public for help finding a woman who walked away from a Clayton County hospital Thursday morning. Clayton County police said Antranette McLeod has been reported missing.(Clayton County...

Thousands expected at weekend anti-Trump protests around Georgia

Thousands expected at weekend anti-Trump protests around Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Thousands of organized protests in places big and small will take on the Trump administration’s policies Saturday. The planned demonstrations – called the “No Kings” rallies – will be held in over 2,000 cities...

UFC Tonight: What You Need To Know About The UFC Atlanta Fight Card

UFC Tonight: What You Need To Know About The UFC Atlanta Fight Card

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 13: (L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria and Joaquin Buckley face off during the ... More UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at State Farm Arena on June 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLC The...

Protests Against Trump’s Immigration Policy Spread Across the United States

Protests Against Trump’s Immigration Policy Spread Across the United States

As Los Angeles enters its sixth consecutive day of protests, demonstrations have erupted in several major U.S. cities, from New York to Atlanta, including Chicago. At the root of the anger: ICE raids Driving the unrest are immigration raids...

Howard leads Atlanta against Washington after 36-point performance

Howard leads Atlanta against Washington after 36-point performance

By Canadian Press on June 14, 2025. Atlanta Dream (7-3, 4-3 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (4-6, 4-3 Eastern Conference) Washington; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream visits the Washington Mystics after Rhyne Howard scored...

UFC Atlanta live updates: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley results, round-by-round analysis and highlights

UFC Atlanta live updates: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley results, round-by-round analysis and highlights

Uncrowned has UFC Atlanta live results, round-by-round updates, start time and highlights for the Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley fight card on Saturday night at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Former UFC welterweight champion Usman...

Georgia Lottery Cash 3, Cash 4 results for June 12, 2025

Georgia Lottery Cash 3, Cash 4 results for June 12, 2025

The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 12, 2025, results for each game: Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 12 drawing Midday: 2-9-0 Evening: 6-9-3 Night: 1-4-8 Check Cash 3 payouts and...

Pregnant women kept alive under state abortion law turns 31

Pregnant women kept alive under state abortion law turns 31

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia woman being kept alive because of Georgia’s controversial fetal heartbeat law turned 31 years old on Sunday. Adriana Smith has been declared brain dead by doctors since February following a medical...

Atlanta gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with over 800 volunteers ready

Atlanta gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with over 800 volunteers ready

We are days away from the start of the FIFA Club World Cup. The international football competition will feature 32 clubs from different continents, and it starts this weekend. We've been telling you about Atlanta being one of the 11 U.S. cities...

Sting from invasive ant sends Georgia woman to ICU

Sting from invasive ant sends Georgia woman to ICU

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A tiny invasive insect is posing a potentially deadly threat to people prone to severe allergic reactions, and experts say now is the time Georgians are most likely to encounter them. The Asian needle ant, known...

Share us

on your social networks:
AGPs

Get the latest news on this topic.

SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY

No Thanks

By signing to this email alert, you
agree to our Terms of Service