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Top Scientists Debunked the Arson Case Against Michelle Taylor. She’s in Prison Anyway.
Michelle Taylor sat at the defense table during her sentencing hearing in St. Augustine, Florida, listening to a trio of forensic chemists lay out the scientific evidence to prove what she’d sworn for years: She had not set the fire that burned...

"I used to see myself only through men's eyes" — The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams reflects on healing after divorce
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams is taking time to focus on herself following her divorce from Simon Guobadia. In an exclusive interview with People magazine published on June 28, 2025, she opened up about the emotional...

Atlanta author shines light on the fascinating story of 'Madame Queen'
The true story of Stephanie St. Clair is brought to life in Atlanta author Mary Kay McBrayer’s latest book. McBrayer talked with Paul Milliken about the woman who given the nickname ''Madame Queen.'' It sounds like the plot of a movie: a woman...

Man pays £36,000 for gruelling leg op because he thought his arms were too long
10:51, 10 Jul 2025Updated 11:04, 10 Jul 2025 A 36-year-old man who 'stopped growing' at the age of 15 has forked out a whopping £36,000 for gruelling limb-lengthening surgery - and it's not for the faint-hearted. A self-confessed 'short king',...

Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law after a similar one was blocked in Ohio
Georgia has become the latest state where a federal judge has blocked a law requiring age verification for social media accounts. Like in seven other states where such laws have been blocked, a federal judge ruled Thursday that the Georgia law...

108MW data center campus granted zoning approval outside Atlanta, Georgia
A cell tower site outside Atlanta, Georgia, is set to be converted into a data center campus. First reported by the Marietta Daily Journal and WSB Atlanta, the Marietta City Council this month unanimously approved a rezoning request for a data...
Meteorite hunters chase treasures after fireball streaks across Georgia
In a floppy sun hat and pink shirt, Albin tests the meteorite with a rare earth magnet attached to a metal pole. It gives a faint hint of magnetic attraction, its nickel iron flecks pulling it toward the magnet – proof of its descent from outer...

Georgia Tech Researchers Make an Elemental Discovery
A longstanding mystery of the periodic table involves a group of unique elements called lanthanides. Also known as rare earth elements, or REEs, these silvery-white metals are challenging to isolate, given their very similar chemical and physical...

New York Liberty vs Atlanta Dream Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for June 29 | 2025 WNBA Season
The New York Liberty will visit the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center in one of five WNBA matchups slated for Sunday. This will be the second Liberty-Dream game of the 2025 season, with their last game taking place on June 17 and being won 86-81 by...

"Jared Curtis will be a bust" "Kirby is so back": Fans react as Kirby Smart's Georgia becomes only school to secure multiple 2026 no. 1 commits
Four-star defensive lineman James Johnson committed to Georgia's 2026 class on Saturday. The Northwestern High School (Cape Coral, Florida) standout chose the Bulldogs over Miami, Florida State, Texas and Florida. With Johnson's decision, Kirby...

Georgia Public Service Commission considers Georgia Power’s energy plan as data centers and AI boom
ATLANTA — A plan before Georgia’s Public Service Commission could shape the future of the state’s energy grid system. The commission held its third public hearing on Georgia Power’s integrated resource plan on Monday, Channel 2’s Michael Doudna...

A wildlife scavenger hunt: Scientists conduct ‘bioblitz’ to gauge health of Indian River Lagoon
Shortly after midnight on June 19, a team of about 30 scientists from Washington, D.C., and across the Southeast concluded a “bioblitz,” an intensive wildlife scavenger hunt, at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce. Over 10 days, the...

Points and Higlights for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27-35 Vanderbilt Commodores in NCAAF Game
EVENT ENDED Art: VAVEL And that's all for now! Thank you very much for watching this NCAAF game during Bowl season. Good night and see you next time! Vanderbilt just burns time on the clock in this final, keeps the ball on the field and beats...

Atlanta dad, scientist offers top tips from ‘Father Nature’
Credit: Kay Hinton/Emory University Credit: Kay Hinton/Emory University ExploreMetro Atlanta is teeming with ways to celebrate Father’s Day this weekendWhen it came to fatherhood, however, the Emory University professor noticed a large gap in...

Georgia Earns USD 9.2 MLN from Electricity Exports in May, Despite Y-O-Y Decline
In May 2025, Georgia resumed electricity exports, generating USD 9.2 million in revenue, according to the country’s State Electrosystem. A total of 187.67 million kWh of electricity was exported during the month, a significant decrease compared to...

Georgia Ranks Worst for Bacterial Contamination in Retail Meat
Most Americans take for granted that the food they purchase at the grocery store is safe to eat. But ensuring the safety of the food supply requires a coordinated effort involving scientific monitoring, regulatory oversight, and public health...

Georgia woman one of many SNAP recipients left vulnerable as card fraud law expires
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — A Georgia woman says she's at risk of going hungry after she claims her food stamps were stolen two months in a row. It's an issue that has become more prevalent now that a law that protected against card skimming has expired....

New York Liberty vs Atlanta Dream Prediction and Betting Tips - June 29 | 2025 WNBA season
WNBA fans should brace for a high-energy clash as the defending champs, the New York Liberty, head to Atlanta for a matchup against the Dream on Sunday night. The clash features two top-four squads both looking to bounce back from recent losses....

Georgia resumes electricity exports but annual decline expected
Georgian State Electrosystem published data revealing that Georgia resumed electricity exports in 2025, earning USD 9.2 million in revenue. The country exported 187.67 million kWh of electricity during the month, with Turkey receiving the bulk of...

Georgia schools are about to loop cursive writing back into the classroom
The next generation of Georgia youths may be able to decipher those birthday cards from grandma without any help from a grown-up. That's because Georgia's new English language arts standards, which take effect in July, will include an emphasis on...