Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion; Georgia ticket wins $1 million
Georgians have another shot at lottery history on Christmas Eve, as the Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.7 billion.
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Georgians have another shot at lottery history on Christmas Eve, as the Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.7 billion.
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion.
A simple trip to the grocery store has turned one lucky Atlanta resident into a millionaire.
A Mega Millions player in Georgia has won the $980 million jackpot, overcoming abysmal odds to take the huge prize.
Fulton County officials and election experts warn that new state legislation could strip local control over elections, as election challenges intensify ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Georgia officials are urging residents to prepare now and stay off the roads as winter weather threatens ice, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions across the state.
When a potentially catastrophic winter storm is predicted, Meals on Wheels Atlanta put their emergency protocols into effect to make sure the seniors they serve have food.
Democratic Rep. Sharon Henderson is accused of illegally collecting nearly $18,000 in COVID-19 pandemic unemployment benefits while serving as an elected official.
The Atlanta Falcons have named Tommy Rees as their offensive coordinator, reuniting him with new coach Kevin Stefanski.