The Waffle House restaurant chain is putting a 50 cent per egg surcharge in place temporarily due to the biggest bird flu outbreak in a decade. The restaurant, typically a reliable spot for a cheap breakfast, said that the resulting egg shortage has led to a dramatic increase in its costs.
Georgia's state House speaker wants a statewide student database of disciplinary, mental health and law enforcement information to determine which students might commit violence at school. Republican Jon Burns also wants to mandate that each school system create a threat assessment team to evaluate tips about violence.
A judge has ordered the acquittal of a former Georgia prosecutor on one of two misconduct charges she faced at trial over whether she abused her power to shield the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns announced his plan for school safety legislation; state Sen. Kim Jackson introduced a bill for equality in school sports; and a second medication for opioid overdose is now available over the counter in Georgia.
On the Monday, Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Two years after the East Palestine derailment, Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern faces a new lawsuit; protesters gather to oppose immgration raids; and Jimmy Carter receives a posthumous Grammy award.
The singer and fellow Georgia-based performers including Teddy Swims, Andre 3000 and Childish Gambino and others were nominated for their 2024 musical contributions.
Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award. Carter died in December at age 100. Prior to his death, Cater was nominated in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration, recordings from his final Sunday school lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia.
Those who experienced damage from hurricane Helene have until this Friday to apply for federal aid to help repair their property including homes, businesses or cars -- so far 300 million dollars in aid has reached Georgia.
An unhoused man killed while th city of Atlanta was clearing an encampment will be laid to rest. Cornelius Taylor lived just blocks from Ebenezer Baptist Church, where his funeral will be held Monday.
Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award. He was nominated in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration” which included recordings from his final Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock will be voting no on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He says the candidate is manifestly unqualified for the job.
Seven of the 67 people killed when an American Airlines jet collided midair with an Army helicopter were members of the two flight crews. The American Airlines crew members were traveling on a daily route from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night.
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled his proposed lawsuit reform legislation Thursday, a crowd gathered in Gainesville this week to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, and U.S. Rep. David Scott met senior residents of Gwinnett County to hear their concerns and share resources for finances and health.
Miguel Almirón is returning to Atlanta. Atlanta United said Thursday they have signed the Paraguayan midfielder after completing a transfer from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.
On the Thursday, Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp tackles tort reform; Jimmy Carter's mission to eradicate guinea worm disease remains on track; and RFK Jr. faces opposition to his confirmation as head of the largest federal health agency from Sen. Raphael Warnock.
The VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late '90s when it launched with a party featuring Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. But the foundation needs to broaden its donor base to expand its work.
More and more adults are juggling full-time work and caregiving responsibilities — and it’s costing employers about $33 billion a year in lost productivity and employee retention, according to a new report.
