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
Are you planning on spending two days in Kazbegi, Georgia? This is the guide for you! I spent two full days in Kazbegi during my Georgia trip and I am absolutely glad that I did. Kazbegi is a mountain town in northern Georgia known for its stunning landscapes. Visitors can explore the famous Gergeti Trinity […] The post 2 Days in Kazbegi Itinerary [2025] appeared first on An Apple a Plane.| An Apple a Plane
Democrat U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s campaign strategy in Georgia will primarily consist of the incumbent portraying himself as a “reasonable moderate.” It’s a must when you consider that many still view Georgia as a red state and that race is expected to be one of the most important among those up for grabs during the […] The post EXPOSED: Senator Ossoff’s Ties To Open-Borders Groups Seeking To Abolish ICE And Deploy Mail-In Ballot Trackers In Georgia appeared first on Loomered.| Loomered
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.
Atlanta has long been the scene where Black creatives could thrive both behind and in front of the camera. Since the 1970s, when then-Gov. Jimmy Carter launched the Georgia Film Office, the opening of Tyler Perry studios and other large-scale production facilities over the past twenty years, and a favorable film tax credit, the state […] The post Hollywood South Is Hurting: Georgia’s Film Industry Weathers a Brutal Downturn appeared first on Capital B News.| Capital B News
Contents The post Contents – Truth, trust & tricksters: Free expression in the age of AI appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
Gallery Artbeat presents ‘Passage’, a solo show by Ana Gzirishvili that brings together works created in various media: leather sculptures, a spatial installation made from reclaimed materials, and a video piece. Through these hybrid forms, the artist explores liminal spaces—transitional zones where the relationships among the body, psyche, and the states of presence and absence ... Read moreSource| Art Viewer
The Nicholson City Council unanimously approved Monday a $18,000 bid from Walter Barnett Construction for electrical work at the city’s ... The post Nicholson Council Approves $18K Electrical Bid for Public Works Facility appeared first on Grady Newsource.| Grady Newsource
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
Georgia Republicans are worried about low voter turnout for the upcoming election, as less than 1% of registered voters in Coastal Georgia counties have cast early ballots, with the potential for a "blood-in-the-water" effect ahead of next year's mid-term elections if Republican incumbents lose their races. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Georgia's Republican governor and GOP-led legislature have an additional $2 billion in funds to spend or save in the upcoming election year, despite federal spending cuts and concerns over funding gaps in social safety net and other services. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
The Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned utilities and affects nearly every Georgian, is up for election in November, with two Republican incumbents running against two Democrats. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Thousands of protesters gathered in Savannah to demonstrate against the Trump administration, waving American flags and rejecting the GOP's attempts to demonize them as anti-American. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Brussels will host top officials from across Central Asia and the Caucasus as the EU aims to use its influence and pocketbook to push back against Beijing and Moscow.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
When news broke last month that ICE had detained more than 300 Korean nationals at a Hyundai plant near Savannah, Georgia, Christina Shin took a break from posting reviews of beauty products and irreverent slice-of-life videos on TikTok to address the issue of immigration. Shin criticized the raid and the Korean American Christians who used Read more... The post Amid ICE Raids, Korean American Churches Stay Quiet appeared first on Christianity Today.| Christianity Today
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
Raids were also conducted on the homes of former security chief Grigol Liluashvili and former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze.| OC Media
The new arrests have brought the official number of detainees in the case to 62.| OC Media
The operation reportedly involved the unregulated trade of ‘hundreds of millions of lari’.| OC Media
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented the reform concept on Thursday.| OC Media
After the unfulfilled ‘peaceful revolution’ of 4 October, Georgia’s anti-government movement continues amidst debate, repression, and uncertainty.| OC Media
The laws were fast-tracked and passed unanimously in a parliament fully controlled by the ruling party.| OC Media
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
The undersigned media freedom, journalists’, and freedom of expression organisations strongly condemn the intensifying crackdown on Georgian journalists and press freedom defenders who continue to face institutional repression and physical attacks. The post Georgia: As ruling party intensifies crackdown, media freedom groups demand urgent action to safeguard independent journalism appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
Get to know some of the surprising legal quirks of lesser known countries travelers are now discovering.| Global Rescue
A proposed Imola Automotive USA EV Plant in Fort Valley, Georgia appears likely to proceed, absent similar projects in AR and OK.| Scalawag
Now disobeying a police officer can lead to imprisonment| Geography
Individuals linked to a banned party can no longer participate in politics| Geography
Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos| Geography
The commission previously urged Georgian authorities to repeal the grants and foreign agent laws.| Geography
Protest note, 5,000-lari fine, and cancelled meeting with the prime minister| Geography
According to the commission, these laws could be used for political abuse| Geography
Georgian Dream promotes conspiracy theories about LGBT people to demonize the European Union The European Union is threatening to bar citizens of the nation of Georgia from traveling to the EU without visas over the government’s failure to protect LGBTIQ people’s rights and its enactment of anti-democratic legislation. On Oct. 7, the European Parliament approved… The post Pro-Russia government in nation of Georgia peddles LGBT conspiracy theories appeared first on Erasing 76 Crimes.| Erasing 76 Crimes
In this current season of my life, I am deeply focused on sharing the principles of living a balanced life with others who are equally growth| Family Faith in Action
FALL IS A WONDERFUL TIME TO VISIT SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Temperatures range from the mid-70s to the mid-80s, so it’s the perfect time to lace up your walking shoes and see the city from a pedestrian perspective. Plus, the leaves on the maple and sweetgum trees are starting to turn color, with the most vibrant hues cropping up closer to November....| Orlando Magazine
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
Michael Frankson delivers closing arguments at trial over the death of a Georgia man days after surgery. Jurors cleared Frankson's client, a hospitalist, in the medical malpractice case.Watch the trial.| CVN News
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
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a long legacy of circulating pro-police and corporate talking points, which, in the past, have directly led to violent police or mob killings in the city. Read more via Scalawag: From the Atlanta Race Massacre to Cop City: The AJC Incites Harm.| 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
"A horror-themed weekend at Camp Crystal Lake."| Longreads
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 voters have until October 6th to register or update their voter registration for the November 4th election, which will include candidates for two seats on the state's Public Service Commission, as well as municipal elections in some cities and towns.| The Current
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
Edible Brands, best known for its home-delivered fruit and candy arrangements, dives deeper into intoxicating hemp sales as it expands a pilot e-commerce program into 30 states nationwide. Three popular licensed cannabis brands — Wana Brands, Wyld and Kiva Confections — are among the first companies to sell their hemp-derived cannabinoid chews on Edibles.com. This […] The post Edible Brands Expands Hemp-THC Offerings Nationwide appeared first on CRB Monitor News.| CRB Monitor News
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
Calling all my haunted house-loving, jack-o-lantern carving, costume contest-winning friends! Who’s ready for all things October and all things Halloween? […] The post Best US Cities to Celebrate Halloween (2025 Edition) appeared first on The Homebody Tourist.| The Homebody Tourist
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
If you're a fan of book-themed travel, here are several southern author literary sites to visit on your next vacation.| Albion Gould
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
Eight leaders of a Georgia-based church have been indicted for swindling more than $30 million from multiple banks and an untold number of U.S. veterans. The widespread fraud scheme was operated for decades by leaders of the House of Prayer Christian Churches of America (HOPCC), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia in a press release. The leaders allegedly targeted members of the U.S. military for indoctrination and then “exercised extreme control” to gain mon...| The Roys Report
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
Daily morning roundup: latest news from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia. Top stories in local media, photos and videos, 8-12 September, 2025| Jamnews in English
I spent two weeks in Georgia to attend a travel blogging conference. After the main event, I spent one week exploring the Svaneti region thanks to the Georgia tourism board. They invited bloggers and content creators to discover and explore the region. Needless to say, all opinions are my own. Georgia (the country, not the US […] The post A complete Svaneti Georgia travel guide appeared first on Been Around The Globe.| Been Around The Globe
ICE carries out largest immigration raid of Trump’s second term, and most of the workers were not supposed to be conducting manual labor, according to their visa status.| The American Prospect
A complete guide to visiting Upper Adjara, with 15 epic things to do on the road from Batumi to Akhaltsikhe....| Wander-Lush
