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New Mexico hazmat emergency leaves 3 dead, first responders sickened
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (323+ words) Three people died after exposure to an unknown substance in a rural New Mexico home that also sickened over a dozen first responders on May 20, officials said. New Mexico State Police said it responded at about 11 a. m. to assist the Torrance…...
Live Updates: Georgia elections, results from May primaries
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1436+ words) Georgians across the state are stepping into voting booths today to set the stage for November elections as an often heated and competitive primary season comes to a close. Polls are open across the state from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. on Tuesday, May…...
This Georgia city is No. 1 place in US to start a career, Wallet Hub says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) Over 4, 000 people joined Georgia's workforce in January, according to the state department of labor. But is this a good place to do so? On Monday, Wallet Hub ranked the best and worst places to start a career. Over 180 American cities…...
Early voting in Georgia ends this week. What to know about the races
1+ week, 2+ day ago (425+ words) Midterm primary season is in full swing in many parts of the country, and while some states are debating their redistricting plans, Georgians are already at the polls. Early voting in the primaries began last week and will continue until…...
Meta ordered to pay $375 M in New Mexico child exploitation case
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (774+ words) A New Mexico jury on Tuesday, March 24, found'Meta'Platforms'violated state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, who accused the company of misleading users about the safety of Facebook, Instagram, and Whats App and of enabling child sexual…...
Track where wildfires are spreading in Georgia and Florida. See maps
3+ week, 6+ day ago (181+ words) Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have set thousands of acres ablaze as extreme drought grips the region. On April 22, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 counties in the state due to the wildfires, according to a'news…...
Track where historic wildfires are spreading in Georgia, Florida
3+ week, 4+ day ago (481+ words) Dozens of wildfires keep burning in Georgia and Florida, with weekend breezes and low humidity expected to extend dangerous conditions. The Highway 82 Fire, which began April 20 near Atkinson, Georgia, about 258 miles southeast of Atlanta, is estimated to have burned more…...
Georgia special election: Live updates and results on Fuller vs. Harris
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1806+ words) With 92% of all the votes counted in the 14th Congressional District race, the heavily-favored Fuller, a former prosecutor, captured 57% to 43% for Harris, a retired brigadier Army general, in the closely watched contest that has captivated the nation. While voter turnout seemed…...
Want to vote in the midterms? Today is last day to register in Georgia
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (462+ words) The Georgia midterm primaries are less than a month away, and Monday marks the last day to register to vote. Georgia voters have a robust ballot this year, from appellate judges to the governorship, and races across the state have…...
Georgia Democrats have momentum going into midterms. Could they win?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1153+ words) The Georgia midterm election season is in full swing as voters head to the polls for the primary races next week. Early voting in the primary starts April 27, and election day is May 19 across the state. A marathon of debates…...