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Georgia science museum studying fragment from meteor that caused sonic boom as powerful as 20 tons of dynamite
A science museum in Georgia is studying a piece of a meteor that blazed over the Southeast last week and was later recovered by a local meteorite hunter. The 3-foot meteor splintered in the air in broad daylight, littering Newton County — about 40...

Georgia DNR wants your help in tackling feral hogs. They're offering a reward worth $3,500, too
These non-native animals are more than just a nuisance; they pose a significant biological and environmental threat. GEORGIA, USA — Feral hogs are causing major problems across Georgia, and now the state is offering high-dollar traps to residents...
GEORGIAN MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE: GEORGIA’S EXPORTS OF GREEN ARE GROWING
Daily News: Economics July 3, 2025 Data on Georgia’s exports of green show growth, Georgian Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture reported. In particular, exports of green in the first 5 months amounted to $4.3 million. Full text is...

Georgia bald eagles bouncing back from bird flu and storm damage
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia’s bald eagles are having an average nesting year – and that’s good news, according to the scientists who study them....

Georgia’s Hetch Hetchy moment
In 1913, Congress voted to flood California’s Hetch Hetchy Valley, a place John Muir once described as a twin to Yosemite, to build a reservoir for San Francisco. Despite passionate opposition from early conservationists, powerful interests...

PSG vs Bayern Munich prediction & Club World Cup betting tips: Goals galore in Atlanta
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...

The ultimate New Smyrna Beach, Florida, guide for a weekend escape from Atlanta
Ready to swap the quiet tree-lined streets of Atlanta, Georgia, for the salty breeze of New Smyrna Beach, Florida? Pack those bags — this hidden coastal treasure is calling your name! Whether you’re wheels up from ATL or road-tripping down I-75...

Georgia and Luxembourg Sign Protocol to Strengthen Tax Cooperation
On the sidelines of the Constituency Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) held in Luxembourg, Lasha Khutsishvili, Minister of Finance of Georgia, held a bilateral meeting with Gilles Roth, Minister of...

Etihad officially launches flights to Atlanta
Etihad Airways officially launched flights to Atlanta, Georgia, in the USA earlier this week. The launch expands the Abu Dhabi airline’s US footprint and connecting the cultural and commercial heart of the U.S. Southeast with Abu Dhabi and beyond....

Cashless Payment Statistics Show Steady Growth With New 130,000 POS Terminals in Georgia
The number of POS terminals in Georgia has reached 130,000 as of May 2025, according to the latest data published by the National Bank of Georgia. This marks an annual growth of 6.5%, with approximately 8,000 new terminals added in the past year....

123 Illegal Forest Use Cases Revealed in June Across Georgia
In June 2025, 123 cases of illegal forest use were identified by the Environmental Supervision Department, according to information released by the agency. Of the total violations: 74 cases involved illegal logging and timber transportation 49...

Georgia DOT suspends lane closures over July 4th weekend
Russell R. McMurry, P.E. GDOT Commissioner | Georgia Department of TransportationRussell R. McMurry, P.E. GDOT Commissioner | Georgia Department of Transportation The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced the suspension...

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Bill To Tackle 'Weather Modification'
Georgia representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she is introducing a new bill which would tackle "weather modification." Writing on X, the Republican politician said she was creating legislation that would make "the injection, release,...

Georgia, IMO Strengthen Maritime Ties
The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Mariam Kvrivishvili held a meeting with Arsenio Dominges, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, who is visiting Georgia. At the meeting, the parties discussed a...

Georgia DOT announces railroad crossing work on SR 90 in Mauk
Russell R. McMurry, P.E., Commissioner | Georgia Department of TransportationRussell R. McMurry, P.E., Commissioner | Georgia Department of Transportation Railroad crews are scheduled to conduct work at the railroad crossing on State Route 90 in...

Etihad Airways celebrates first flight to Atlanta, its fifth US destination
Post Views: 112 Etihad Airways touched down in Atlanta for the first time, expanding its U.S. footprint and connecting the cultural and commercial heart of the U.S. Southeast with Abu Dhabi and beyond. The launch marks another milestone in...

Georgia Community Action Association Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Protect Vital Programs: LIHEAP and CSBG Critical to Georgia Families
The Georgia Community Action Association (GCAA) is sounding the alarm on proposed federal budget cuts that threaten the integrity of two essential lifelines for Georgia’s most vulnerable residents: the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program...

Union City In Atlanta Welcomes Newest Tiny Home Community
The Union Park Cottages are providing a community that helps Atlanta residents stay in the metro area at affordable prices. An Atlanta development company is raising its second tiny home community, Union Park Cottages. The development helps...

Drivers Capture Footage Of Fireball In The Sky Over Georgia In Broad Daylight
A fireball in the sky shocked Georgia drivers as they looked up to the sky on June 26. Several people caught the burst on dash cam, and CBS News shared a compilation of incredible meteorite footage on TikTok. “A fireball, or a bright meteorite,...

Georgia set to host MLB All-Star Game amid past controversies
Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District | Official U.S. House headshotJon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District | Official U.S. House headshot In mid-July, Georgia is set to host the 2025 Major League...