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Wildfire in South Georgia destroys homes

Georgia Wildfire Update: 90 Homes Destroyed As Blaze Escalates

Fast-moving wildfires in south Georgia have reportedly destroyed about 90 homes, forced evacuations, and sent smoke across multiple states as drought, winds, and hurricane debris fueled the spread, of...

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Dozens of homes destroyed as Georgia wildfires force evacuations, send smoke into metro Atlanta

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South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations

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Georgia officials urge residents near wildfires to remain ready to evacuate

A wildfire fueled by shifting winds scorched homes and vehicles in southeastern Georgia Thursday, forcing residents to decide whether to evacuate or stay behind.

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Live Updates: Florida, Georgia wildfires, more homes destroyed, more evacuations, state of emergency

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Woman’s home destroyed by Georgia wildfires

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Southern US wildfires force residents to flee: ‘I don’t know if I have a house standing or not’

Wildfires tearing through the south have forced hundreds of Georgia residents to flee in minutes, leaving them distraught about the homes and animals they left behind

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Wildfires ravage Georgia as drought worsens, thousands evacuate

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Crews contain 30-acre wildfire in north Georgia

Georgia, Wildfires and Florida

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Map shows latest wildfires across Georgia and Florida

Wildfires fueled by extreme drought are burning across Georgia and Florida, prompting burn bans and road closures.

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Wildfires explode in southern Georgia

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Wildfires rage across Georgia and northern Florida amid severe drought

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Tracking Florida, Georgia wildfires, more homes destroyed, evacuations, state of emergency

Russini resigned from her post at The Athletic on April 14, and Vrabel is skipping Day 3 of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.

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Georgia wildfires: Gov. Brian Kemp touring damage in south Georgia; more burn bans in place

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South Georgia wildfires destroy 80 structures

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Wildfires rage in southern Georgia, destroying homes

Firefighters are racing around the clock as a historic drought in the area fuels the fires.

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Drought conditions, wild fires putting strain on volunteer fire departments in Alabama

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PHOTOS: Destructive wildfires burning in South Georgia

Georgia Rep. David Scott dies

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Rep. David Scott, a Democrat from swing-state Georgia, dies at 80

Rep. David Scott, a Democratic congressman in the swing state of Georgia, died on Wednesday, April 22, at the age of 80.

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

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Remembering Rep. David Scott's deep connection to Georgia

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Democrats Are Pissed Another One of Their Own Has Died in Congress

Democrats are once again having hard conversations about their party’s gerontocracy, in the wake of Representative David Scott’s death on Wednesday.

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Longtime US Rep. David Scott dies at 80

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Democratic Rep. David Scott Dies in Office at 80 on Heels of 3 House Resignations in Fiercely Divided Congress

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Leaders, community remember ‘devoted’ Congressman David Scott

“He was very good at his job, made a lot of changes,” Jonathan Reeves said.

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Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office

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Democrat Rep David Scott dead at 80

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia football has quiet opening night of 2026 NFL draft

The Bulldogs had just one player taken among the first 32 picks in the draft, as Monroe Freeling landed with the Carolina Panthers with the No. 19 pick in the first round.

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Full List of Georgia Players Drafted in Each Round of 2026 NFL Draft

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart took over the Bulldogs program in 2016, winning the national championship twice, the SEC four times and 108 games overall vs. just 18 losses.

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Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires

Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes. Many have no idea what happened to the homes and animals they left behind. The fires

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia Tech’s Keylan Rutledge picked No. 28 by Houston Texans

Keylan Rutledge made a little history on Thursday night. The offensive lineman became the first Georgia Tech player selected in the first round of the NFL draft in 16 years, as the Texans selected him 26th overall. Houston traded up two spots, swapping with the Bills, to make the selection.

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Trump-endorsed Burt Jones seeks edge on Rick Jackson in ugly Republican primary for Georgia governor

Even with all his family wealth, there is no way for Burt Jones to outspend billionaire Rick Jackson in the Republican primary for Georgia governor. So Jones tried something else — harnessing his leadership of the state Senate to seek an edge over Jackson.

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Georgia Republican pleads not guilty to wire fraud charge in Ponzi scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged Edwin Brant Frost IV with wire fraud for allegedly running a $156 million Ponzi scheme.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

‘Pretty scared’: Georgia farmers fear crop losses as drought deepens

Georgia's worst drought in almost 20 years has farmers worried about whether their crops will survive the extreme spring dry spell.

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Fires continue to burn out of control Thursday morning in South Georgia

The largest blaze, the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County near the Georgia-Florida line, has expanded to nearly 30,000 acres or 45,000+ square miles since it began on April 18 and remains only about 10% contained. Officials say the fire has grown rapidly in recent days due to extremely dry vegetation and persistent drought conditions.