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Georgia is a state in the southern region of the United States of America and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It was the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be established as a colony. It was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788. It seceded from the Union on January 21, 1861 and was one of the original seven Confederate states. It was the last state readmitted to the Union on July 15, 1870. Georgia is one of the fastest-growing states in the United States, with its population increasing from 8,186,453 in 2000 to an estimated 9,072,576 people in 2005. Georgia is also known as the Peach State and the Empire State of the South. The largest city, and capital, is Atlanta.
Georgia is bordered on the south by Florida; on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and South Carolina; on the west by Alabama and by Florida in the extreme southwest; and on the north by Tennessee and North Carolina. The northern part of the state is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a mountain range in the vast mountain system of the Appalachians. The central piedmont extends from the foothills to the fall line, where the rivers cascade down in elevation to the continental coastal plain of the southern part of the state. The highest point in Georgia is Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet (1,458 m); the lowest point is sea level.

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At a conservative event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Friday, Interior

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FBI agent Strzok, who criticized Trump in text messages, is fired

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Illinois Man with Parrot on His Shoulder Rescued From Mud Hole by Firefighters

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Giuliani Offers Latest Version Of Comey-Trump Conversation About Flynn

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Iraq PM defends stance on US sanctions against Iran

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News from South Georgia from WALB

Lee Co. fire and rescue to get live fire training facility

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Lee County Fire and Rescue will soon have a live fire training facility to help train firefighters.  It's an obstacle course building for firefighters to simulate real life situations.&nb...

Bridge collapse in Italy traps people, involves several vehicles

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Emergency services are rushing to the scene of the roadway bridge collapse. 

Traffic shifts to new bridge on US 129 - State Route 11

Aug 14, 2018 6:43 am

Traffic is scheduled to shift Wednesday onto the new alignment of US 129/SR 11 and the new House Creek bridge in Ben Hill County. 

Amber Alert issued for nearly 2-month-old AR girl

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A man accused of holding a knife to a baby and her mother is at the center of an Amber Alert.

Teen paralyzed from the neck down after TN football accident

Aug 14, 2018 1:21 am

Since the accident, the community has held schoolwide prayer services, vigils and fundraisers for the high schooler’s family.

Times Up gives $750,000 for combatting sexual misconduct

Aug 14, 2018 12:10 am

Among the grantees are organizations working toward increased education and outreach, as well as groups that offer targeted resources and services to specific demographics.

?Unofficial policy? established by city manager for the media

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In an article published by the Albany Herald over the weekend, Albany City Manager, Sharon Subadan confirmed, to speak with or ask questions to specific city departments or personnel, members...

Early Co. School System in need of more funds to make safety enhancements

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The Early County School System worked all summer making new safety updates to the district. However, the superintendent said they could do more if they had more funding. 

Early Co. Airport to receive potential upgrades with federal grant

Aug 13, 2018 9:47 pm

Early County could see over $7 million worth of improvements at its airport if it receives federal grants the county applied for.

Early Co. Schools recognized for Google Classrooms

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The Early County School System has been named a Google Reference District for its Google classrooms.

News from Macon and Central Georgia from The Macon News

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The Macon Vet Center’s mobile center will be in Montezuma on Friday to assist veterans with any questions they may have about benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Russian roulette claims life of Macon teen

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An 18-year-old Macon man died Tuesday morning after he was seriously wounded in a game of Russian roulette at Wilshire Woods Apartments.

Middle Georgia State University unveils strategic plan

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The newest university in Georgia has revealed its plans for success.

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office offering gun class

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Bibb County gun owners will get a chance to learn more about their firearms later this month.

Gunshot victim found wounded on street in Fort Hill

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A 63-year-old man was found bleeding from a gunshot wound early Tuesday in the Fort Hill neighborhood of east Macon.

Former Maconite publishes compilation of ‘hurting’ women’s stories

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News program for Middle Georgia Hispanic community going strong

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Moises Velez wanted television programming for Middle Georgia’s Hispanic community, and he made it happen.

Unionville pastors appeal for anti-crime measures

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The deliberate burning of God’s Power Church of Christ in June opened old wounds for Sam Johnson, who pastors a nearby church.

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