The law ‘institutionalizes hostility’ against Kazakhstan’s LGBT community, activists say The parliament of the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan has passed a law that bans so-called “LGBT propaganda.” It’s the latest Russia-aligned country to pass such a law after Russia, Georgia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan, notes activist journalist Rob Salerno in his LGBTQ Global newsletter. (Click here to subscribe.) Bulgaria and Hungary have… The post Kazakhstan parliament passes ‘Ant...| Erasing 76 Crimes
Partidul de guvernământ „Visul Georgian” înaintează luni, 17 noiembrie, în Parlament proiectul noului Cod Electoral, care, între altele, interzice georgienilor plecați în străinătate să participe la alegerile parlamentare. Anunțul a fost făcut de președintele Parlamentului, Shalva Papuașvili, într-un briefing extraordinar. În prezent, Codul Electoral interzice deja georgienilor din diaspora să voteze la alegerile locale, însă le permite să participe la parla...| PRESShub
Allen Levi wrote his extraordinary novel Theo of Golden with no plans to publish it and an audience of one in mind. “I thought to myself very consciously: when I die, I will take this manuscript and I will stand in the presence of my God and my Christ, and I will say, ‘Lord, this is a present that I made for … Read more| The Heartlander
Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Tbilisi, October 2024 – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 10 November 2025 Posted as part of Becky’s NovemberShadows …| Travel with Intent
Aliya Ozdamirova, aged 33, reportedly fled home after being threatened by her family.| OC Media
Giorgi Gakharia, who is currently abroad, said he is being politically persecuted.| OC Media
Georgia’s ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili requested he be included in the list of civilian prisoners of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.| OC Media
Lasha Bugadze’s 2009 novel critiquing the art of literature, particularly the ‘Georgian author’, falls flat in its obsession with sex and sexism.| OC Media
Sub-freezing temperatures this week across the cold-hardy citrus region had minimal impact on the region’s fruit crop. A hailstorm in a couple of South Georgia counties, however, was another story. Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association and owner of JoNina Farm in Ochlocknee, said her operation was battered by hail for about 15 to 20 minutes late ... Read More The post Georgia Citrus Grower Sustains Hail Damage appeared first on Citrus Industry Magazine.| Citrus Industry Magazine
In 1874, Jupiter Gilliard, who had been enslaved before emancipation, purchased 476 acres of coastal Georgia soil near rural Brunswick. That act of ownership rooted his descendants in the land they still tend today. Six generations later, about 50 acres remain as Gilliard Farms—a place where the past is not remembered from a distance but lived through the soil itself. When Matthew Raiford, who co-owns Gilliard farms with his sister Althea, walks the property, history reveals itself with eve...| Barn Raiser
(RNS) — Lawyers for the Dallas-area artist say officers unjustly targeted him based on his social media activity, which immigration enforcement officials claim ‘glorify terrorism.’| RNS
As the daily anti-government protests inch closer to their one-year anniversary, protesters are coming up with new ways to continue protesting.| OC Media
Morgan & Morgan's Keith Mitnik tells jurors a tow truck driver was driving dangerously fast on a residential road, just before striking a 7-year-old child, leaving her with a traumatic brain injury. Jurors found the driver, who worked for an asset recovery company, 45% responsible for the crash and handed down a $29.5 million verdict.Watch the trial. Decatur, GA— Jurors last week handed down a $29.5 million verdict for the life-changing injuries a child suffered when she was struck by a tow...| CVN News
Looking for a Savannah 1-day itinerary? I have got you covered! I visited Savannah this summer and loved visiting the quaint, gorgeous town. It was a lot bigger than I expected! Picture this: sidewalks draped with gorgeous Spanish Moss, red cobblestone streets winding around colorful historic homes, and quiet squares. Even with just one day, […] The post Savannah 1-Day Itinerary appeared first on An Apple a Plane.| An Apple a Plane
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
Amid public forums and local cries for help, states are also talking with large health systems, technology companies, and others amid intensifying competition for shares of a $50 billion fund to improve rural health.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
Small-business owners and their employees, who make up nearly half of the Obamacare marketplace, are worried about their health care and their livelihoods as insurance prices surge. Republicans, who have long opposed Obamacare, are at odds over how to respond to upset from one of their party’s most loyal constituencies.| KFF Health News
Savannah might not be the first place your teen begs to visit for spring break, but hear me out. We just spent several days exploring this historic city, and even my sometimes-hard-to-impress teenagers said it was one of their favorite trips. It surprised all of us in the best way. Between ghost tours, cool art... The post 15 Surprisingly Fun Things to Do with Teens in Savannah appeared first on Detail Oriented Traveler.| Detail Oriented Traveler
The post 13 Best Warm Christmas Vacation Spots in the USA (Perfect for Families) appeared first on Marcie in Mommyland.| Marcie in Mommyland
The study addressed, among other issues, the ongoing protests, the 26 October elections, and Georgia’s EU U-turn.| OC Media
The authorities in Georgia go to extreme lengths to pursue opponents of the government, while giving tacit approval to those who attack such opponents.| OC Media
In a televised interview, Kobakhidze claimed that Mzia Amaghlobeli was acting on assignment prior to her arrest.| OC Media
Amaghlobeli, the manager and founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has been in pre-trial detention for over six months.| OC Media
Irakli Dgebuadze claimed that he did not intend for the Batumelebi and Netgazeti director to be imprisoned.| OC Media
The BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, a manufacturer of pool and spa chemicals, has exploded several times in recent years, but the disastrous effects of the September 2024 explosion stretched far beyond Rockdale County lines. Read more via Scalawag: BioLab Fires, Corporate Greed, and Environmental Injustice in Georgia.| Scalawag
Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson have won two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission, defeating two Republican incumbents and marking the first time the Democratic Party has won a statewide constitutional office in Georgia since 2006. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Dozens of executives and employees of Georgia's largest energy utilities have contributed at least $77,000 to the two Republicans running for re-election to the Public Service Commission, with the majority of the contributions coming from individuals associated with Southern Company and its subsidiaries. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Judges in two federal lawsuits have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding its food assistance program during the government shutdown, but uncertainty remains as to when payments will resume to recipients.| The Current
The project's organizer called it a way for states to “move from curiosity to capability” and gain “a trusted place to learn, experiment and lead.”| StateScoop
Parliamentary assembly urges EU to review Georgia’s visa-free regime| Geography
Dimitri Tskitishvili: “Russia is now in a tougher position due to oil sanctions”| Geography
Transparency International Georgia spokesperson: “One man has seized control of all state institutions”| Geography
Earlier, a British think tank published a report claiming that Georgia is assisting Russia in evading sanctions.| Geography
Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos.| Geography
A report by the British think tank, the Foreign Policy Centre| Geography
IUOE union officials unlawfully threatened “internal discipline” fines against workers who continued employment with nonunion contractor LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A group of construction industry employees of Dennis Taylor & Co. have filed federal charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 926 alleging IUOE union officials subjected them to illegal post-resignation discipline after the employees legally resigned the...| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Posted by Ra Moon Set in the fictional town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania, Weapons was filmed in and around Atlanta, Georgia. The movie follows Julia Garner as Justine, the teacher of 17 children from the same classroom who suddenly disappeared in a small Pennsylvania town. Welcome to Maybrook and our spoiler-free guide to almost all the filming locations of Weapons. The locations are listed in order of their first appearance. The Weapons school Brockett Elementary School in Tucker doubled as May...| Atlas of Wonders
Georgia's ruling party will ask the Constitutional Court to outlaw the three largest opposition parties, which are all strongly pro-Western, a senior member of the ruling Georgian Dream party said on October 28.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
More than 200 workers in North Georgia could be out of a job starting right after Christmas.| WDEF
Where to experience the music history of the Liverpool of the South.| Fodors Travel Guide
This is medical neglect—a slow, deliberate act of violence against people the state considers expendable or 'criminal,' exploiting their bodies while letting them suffer or die—whether it takes the shape of forced prison labor or the denial of basic healthcare like menopausal treatment. Read more via Scalawag: The Furnace: Climate, Confinement, and the Cost of Reproductive Aging Behind Bars.| Scalawag
Are you planning to spend one day in Kazbegi? This guide has the details you need to know for an amazing day! Kazbegi is located in Georgia’s mountainous region. The mountains are literally in your face, and it is by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Picture tiny A-frame cabins […] The post 1 Day in Kazbegi Itinerary [2026] appeared first on An Apple a Plane.| An Apple a Plane
Throughout the year, my colleague Scott Foster and I are busy looking into what families and parents think, what they... The post Families are Reshaping K–12 from the Ground Up and the Numbers Prove It. appeared first on yes. every kid. foundation..| yes. every kid. foundation.
Gallery Artbeat presents ‘Passage’, a solo show by Ana Gzirishvili that brings together works created in various media: leather sculptures, a spatial installati| Art Viewer
A literal and moral stench clings to Georgia’s State Prisons. Georgia’s government, led by Governor Brian Kemp, has allowed this prison crisis to fester to falsely justify to the tax-paying public that building new, harsher prisons is the only remedy. Read more via Scalawag: Georgia's prison crisis is no accident.| Scalawag
The Pirates' House restaurant and tavern on Broad Street in Savannah’s historic district lays claims to the presence of ghosts. The post Ghosts and Great Food at The Pirates’ House in Savannah, GA appeared first on Rovology.| Rovology
Ghost tours and haunted houses may get all the attention in October, but here’s something we don’t hear about very often: haunted lakes. The post Most Haunted Lakes in America appeared first on Rovology.| Rovology
Good news about travelling to Georgia is that Indian citizens now do not need to book a visa appointment. The visa process is straightforward, online and requires Indians to upload their documents onto the portal for verification. This comprehensive guide walks you through the Georgia visa process in India, covering everything from document requirements to […] The post How to Book a Georgia Visa Appointment for Indians appeared first on Visa Updates, Immigration News & Travel Tips | OneVasc...| Visa Updates, Immigration News & Travel Tips | OneVasco Blog
A proposed Imola Automotive USA EV Plant in Fort Valley, Georgia appears likely to proceed, absent similar projects in AR and OK.| Scalawag
On October 7th, 2 years after brave Palestinian freedom fighters carried out operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems was attacked for its role in the ongoing genocide in Palestine.| dirtysouth.noblogs.org
Ratiani was detained on charges of assaulting a police officer.| OC Media
Nino Datashvili’s lawyers consider the prosecutor’s demand to be a punitive measure.| OC Media
Like journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, the court downgraded Ratiani’s charges in a last minute decision ahead of sentencing.| OC Media
When you’re shopping for natural gas rates in Georgia, it makes sense to understand a little bit about the market, including the rate history for natural gas prices in Georgia. Looking at the rate history for gas prices tells you where prices have been. Once you understand GA natural gas rate history, then you’re in a better position to compare residential natural gas prices. Graph of Natural Gas Rate History in Georgia (12 month plans) Comparison Shopping for Natural Gas Prices As you ca...| NaturalGasPlans
Local’s guide to the best things to do in Mtskheta — from UNESCO churches and monasteries to hidden gems on an easy day trip from Tbilisi.| Red Fedora Diary
Fall in Georgia is pure magic—cooler weather, golden leaves, and charming small towns that come alive with color. Whether you’re craving crisp mountain air, scenic hikes, or festive apple orchards, Georgia has a dreamy autumn destination for every kind of traveler. From cozy cabins in the North Georgia mountains to ghost tours beneath Spanish moss... The post Beautiful Places you Must Visit in Georgia this Fall appeared first on Albion Gould.| Albion Gould
The coercive nature of jobs within the immigrant detention industrial complex—whether at privately-run ICE facilities in economically disinvested areas or with ICE itself—is not so different from the coercion that drives people to join the military. Read more via Scalawag: ICE and the military use the same playbook—exploiting impoverished communities.| Scalawag
They came with promises of transformation: thousands of jobs, surging salaries and a foothold in the booming electric vehicle market. Read more via Scalawag: A startup promised 45,000 EV jobs to struggling towns. They're still waiting..| Scalawag
A fierce political struggle is brewing in Memphis. On one side is the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, whose company xAI quietly set up shop in an abandoned factory this past summer. On the other side is a broad cross-section of Memphis residents, led by the low-income, historically Black neighborhoods located nearby. Read more via Scalawag: Musk's Memphis xAI data center and the making of a 'Digital Delta'.| Scalawag
After Oglethorpe’s establishment of the first four wards Reynolds and Anson Wards were created to expand the city. The ward was laid out in 1734, just a year following the city’s founding. It did not acquire its current name until the 1750s, when it was named in honor of John Reynolds (c. 1713 – 1788), the fifth Royal Governor of the Province of Georgia.| Southern Spirit Guide
The total number of detainees following Saturday’s events has reached 36.| OC Media
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze threatened anti-government activists with further arrests as tensions remained high in the Caucasus nation following a weekend of mass protests in the country's capital, Tbilisi.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
A brief attempt to storm the presidential palace pushed back by police.| OC Media
Georgia is witnessing two historic events: a partial boycott and a ‘peaceful revolution’ announced by some opposition members.| OC Media
Besarion Alavidze’s 2.5-hour interview was published on Thursday.| OC Media
Well! Following those interruptions, let me show you how we spent our last day camping at Cloudland Canyon State Park in northern Georgia. We’d been noticing signs for Lookout Mountain, point…| Change Is Hard
The parliamentary resolution is likely to inflame tensions between the two countries, which fought a brief war in 2008.| web.archive.org
Ruslan Gvashev, a 67-year-old Circassian activist who was fined for performing a traditional Circassian prayer in public, has ended his hunger strike after 25 days. The appeal against his fine has been postponed. Krasnodar’s regional appellate court was due to make a final decision on whether to overturn the fine against him on 5 October, but the hearing was postponed until 14 October. After dozens of supporters gathered at the court and urged him to stop, he announced he would abandon h| OC Media
From the Prohibition Museum to a Riverboat to a Haunted tour to a plate of seafood, there are the top things to do in Savannah.| Carful of Kids Travel
As the number of arrests in the wake of November’s deadly counterterror siege grows, the killing by security forces of a 19-year-old in Pankisi has caused controversy. A 19-year-old terror suspect has died 15 days after being shot in the head, during a special operation in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley. Temirlan Machalikashvili, an ethnic Kist, was fatally wounded in his house on 26 December as Georgian security forces conducted a counterterror sweep. While the State Security Service of Geor| OC Media
Tbilisi City Court delivered verdicts for eight protesters on Tuesday.| OC Media
Giorgi Mindadze was the latest Georgian protester to receive a multi-year prison sentence.| OC Media
Critics see the ongoing case as yet another attack on civil society.| OC Media
Twenty-one Georgian online media outlets temporarily went offline on Wednesday in a campaign to raise awareness over press freedom in the country.| OC Media
In Georgia, many civil society and media organisations rely on foreign grants for their operations.| OC Media
The inquiry has heightened concerns about the recent restrictive laws passed by Georgian Dream.| OC Media
The Georgian authorities have already targeted civil society under a number of other laws.| OC Media
OC Media has learned that at least five media outlets have been affected by the inquiries.| OC Media
Thirteen people have died in ICE detention facilities so far this year, prompting concern from Georgia senators who accuse the agency of failing to meet its guidelines for reporting fatalities and of unsafe conditions in the facilities.| The Current
Discover the best food and wine festivals across Georgia with our events calendar. We actively update when we find out details about events!| Eat This! Tours
Separately, a journalist from Germany was forced to pay a hefty fine for ‘blocking a road’ during a protest before being let into Georgia.| OC Media
The mothers of Georgians arrested during the protests have been travelling across the country to share letters from their imprisoned children.| OC Media
Georgia is blessed with four seasons and the entire country – from Tbilisi and the wine region to the high...| Wander-Lush
Updated for 2025: A comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Chiatura, including the old Soviet ropeways, the new cable cars and much more.| Wander-Lush
The demographic crisis in rural Georgia has been exacerbated by the widening divide between the greater Atlanta area and the rest of the state, with the number of counties reporting more deaths than births increasing from less than 20 to nearly 100 in less than 20 years.| The Current
By Alex Camardelle | September 2025 This summer, I became a father for the first time. Holding my newborn son, I felt joy, hope, and a deep sense of responsibility. I thought about the world he’s inheriting, and a stark truth hit me: not every child starts life with the same financial foundation. Some are born with college funds or ... Read More The post Bonds for Every Baby: A New Dad’s Vision for Georgia’s Future appeared first on Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.| Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
The Trump administration has ordered the removal of slavery depictions from several National Park Service sites as an extension of a March executive order telling the Park Service to remove materials that “inappropriately disparage Americans.” Trump's executive order claimed that the Biden administration had advanced "corrosive ideology” at the parks…| TrumpFile.org
What if loyalty, not rebellion, was the default position in British North America? It’s easy to forget that before 1776, most colonists identified as proud Britons. They didn’t see themselves as future Americans or revolutionaries; they saw themselves as subjects of a global empire. And in the colony of Georgia, many clung to that identity […] The post Episode 421: Greg Brooking, Loyalism and Revolution in Georgia appeared first on Ben Franklin's World.| Ben Franklin's World
In early September Georgia Capital’s Board toured stunning Tusheti, led by CNF’s twin grantees the National Park and the Protected Landscape. The Board| Caucasus Nature Fund
Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction in Georgia, prompting local officials to prepare for future storms by building up local resources and shifting storm prep advice based on the disasters they've experienced.| The Current
September 12, 2025 9to5 is outraged by the racist and terroristic ICE raids that occurred at the Hyundai plant in Ellabell, Georgia, on September 4th. Everyone should have the right to feel safe at work, but in our communities, our state, and across the country, hard-working people are being detained, often illegally, on the job…| 9to5
Upon founding the colony of Georgia and the city of Savannah in 1733, General James Edward Oglethorpe imposed his neatly organized city plan on the swath of wilderness south of Yamacraw Bluff. Taking inspiration from the order of ancient Roman military encampments, a grid of streets was created and divided up into four equal wards. … Continue reading "Savannah’s Haunted Historic District – Ward by Ward"| Southern Spirit Guide
Like Decker Ward, Derby Ward is one of the first wards laid out when Savannah was created in 1733. It is named for James Stanley, Tenth Earl of Derby, while its central square is named for Robert Johnson, Royal Governor of South Carolina at the time Georgia was settled. The large monument at the center … Continue reading "Savannah’s Haunted Historic District – Derby Ward"| Southern Spirit Guide
Named for Sir Matthew Decker (1679 – 1749), who at the time of Georgia’s founding was a Director for the British East India Company, Decker Ward is one of the four original wards laid out by General James Edward Oglethrope, the colony’s founder. At the heart of the ward, Decker Square was laid out. The square’s name was changed to honor Sir Henry Ellis, the colony’s sixth royal governor sometime later.| Southern Spirit Guide
No es infrecuente encontrarse con edificios y construcciones que parecen inspirados en la obra de Gaudí, aún en países cuyas […]| Fundación Antonio Gaudí
31 states would ban marriage equality if they could Over 60 percent of the country will no longer have marriage equality if the U.S. Supreme Court reverses it. Laws prohibiting same-sex couples from marrying were deemed unconstitutional by the 2015 ruling, Obergefell v. Hodges. This could change if the court were to revisit and reverse the ruling, as it did with Roe v. Wade, which previously deemed abortion bans unconstitutional. If the Supreme Court reverses Obergefell and determines bans ag...| Outtraveler.com
A new statewide survey shows Georgia Republican primary voters overwhelmingly want more control for families in education. Why it matters:... The post Georgia GOP Voters Put Education Freedom Front and Center appeared first on yes. every kid. foundation..| yes. every kid. foundation.
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days| Index on Censorship
Outrage and Heartbreak for the Dehumanization of Adriana Smith ATLANTA, GA — Access Reproductive Care-Southeast (ARC-Southeast) is outraged by the tragic and dehumanizing treatment of Adriana Smith and her family. When Adriana, a 30-year-old Black nurse, sought treatment for severe headaches at Northside Hospital in February, medical staff dismissed her concerns without performing diagnostic […] The post ARC-Southeast: Outrage and Heartbreak for the Dehumanization of Adriana Smith [Sta...| ARC Southeast
Looking for cheapest places to fly from Atlanta? I’ve got you. As someone frequented Georgia a lot, I’ve learned this state is a goldmine for cheap flights, especially with the hub that is the Atlanta airport! Because of such, you’ve got so many options of where you can go! Whether you want big city vibes, tropical … The post 12 Cheapest Places to Fly From Atlanta That Won’t Break the Bank appeared first on Southern Trippers.| Southern Trippers
