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usatoday. com > story > news > nation > 04/25/2026 > florida-georgia-wildfires-map-tracker > 89792013007

Track where historic wildfires are spreading in Georgia, Florida

1+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > news > nation > 04/24/2026 > florida-georgia-wildfires-maps > 89768655007

Track where wildfires are spreading in Georgia and Florida. See maps

2+ day, 14+ hour 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…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > news > nation > 04/23/2026 > georgia-florida-wildfires-photos > 89752243007

See photos of damage from Georgia and Florida wildfires

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (249+ words) Wildfires across Florida and Georgia have consumed thousands of acres and continue to cause destruction. The fires are spreading between the states as the National Weather Service (NWS) has reported "extreme" drought across most of'Florida'and'Georgia, and "exceptional" drought, which is…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > news > 04/20/2026 > fuller-blames-hotel-ac-policy-on-green-new-deal-in-satirical-video > 89697444007

Georgia congressman Clay Fuller posts 'satire' video after first week

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (976+ words) The U. S. House of Representatives' newest member has hit the ground running in Washington. Republican Clay Fuller won a special election runoff on April 10 to replace former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th congressional district and was sworn in just four…...

Staunton News Leader
usatoday. com > story > news > local > 04/20/2026 > augusta-county-supervisors-dinners-spark-transparency-questions > 89665656007

Augusta County supervisors' dinners spark transparency questions

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (87+ words) Augusta supervisors meet for dinner after public meetings. What does this mean for transparency and FOIA and what does the board members have to say? Augusta County supervisors' dinners spark transparency questions VERONA " Are the Augusta County supervisors meeting again…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > news > 04/20/2026 > are-you-registered-to-vote-in-the-midterms-monday-marks-last-chance > 89697383007

Want to vote in the midterms? Today is last day to register in Georgia

6+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

Savannah Morning News
usatoday. com > story > news > 04/16/2026 > travel-and-leisure-names-15-best-places-to-visit-in-ga-see-the-list > 89611212007

These are 15 best places to visit in Georgia, Travel and Leisure says

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1034+ words) Whether you need a relaxing escape or an epic adventure, there are a lot of options for your next trip through Georgia. But which spots are the hottest? Last month, Travel and Leisure released its list of the 15 best places…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > news > 04/17/2026 > what-did-democratic-candidates-for-governor-in-georgia-say-in-debate > 89639861007

Democratic gubernatorial candidates hit the debate stage in Georgia

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1177+ words) Midterm primaries in Georgia are a month away, and there is a crowded field on the ballot for governor. Eight have put their names in the ring to be the'Republican nominee. The race is led by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones…...

Savannah Morning News
usatoday. com > story > news > 04/14/2026 > whats-the-lowest-point-in-georgia-how-far-is-it-below-sea-level > 89603352007

What is the lowest point in Georgia? It sits at sea level

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (150+ words) World Population Review's study of the flattest states in the U. S. put Georgia somewhere in the middle. How easy is it to find the lowest point? Here's what we know: According to the U. S. Geological Survey, the lowest point in Georgia is…...

Savannah Morning News
usatoday. com > story > news > 04/14/2026 > wallethub-ranks-best-worst-states-for-childrens-health-where-is-ga > 89593922007

Georgia among 10 worst states in children's health, Wallet Hub says

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (469+ words) Wallet Hub's study on children's health and healthcare reported Georgia has serious room for growth. How? What are the best and worst states? Georgia among 10 worst states in children's health, Wallet Hub says According to the Census, as of 2024, Georgia…...