Georgia
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Tbilisi Blocks Armenian Protest at Turkish Embassy
Georgian authorities have denied the Armenian community permission to hold a traditional April 24 protest outside the Turkish Embassy in Tbilisi.
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Uncontained Wildfires Scorch Georgia Amidst Severe Drought Crisis
Severe wildfires fueled by hurricane debris and extreme drought have forced mandatory evacuations across Georgia, threatening homes and regional air quality.
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Lindsie Chrisley’s Partner Held After Assault Allegations
Reality star Lindsie Chrisley’s boyfriend, David Landsman, is in custody following an alleged aggravated assault incident in Georgia.
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Kulevi Refinery to Halt Russian Oil Amid EU Sanctions Pressure
Georgia’s sole oil refinery, Kulevi, will cease using Russian crude, opting for Turkmen and Kazakh alternatives. This decision follows near-inclusion on EU sanctions lists.
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Historic Floyd County Courthouse Destroyed in Rome Fire
A massive fire has destroyed the historic Floyd County Courthouse in Rome, Georgia, leaving the community to assess the loss of a landmark currently undergoing renovations.
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Stranger Things Legacy: Viewership Trends and Industry Shifts
Stranger Things season 5 attracted 132.7 million views, falling short of season 4’s 140.7 million. The show’s viewership has flattened amid industry changes.
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Tornado Watches Expand Across Southeast Amid Severe Storm System
Tornado watches have been expanded across Georgia and South Carolina as a severe storm system brings isolated tornado risks and heavy rainfall.
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EU Suspends Visa-Free Access for Georgian Officials Amid Tensions
The EU has suspended visa-free access for selected Georgian officials, deepening pressure on Tbilisi over governance standards and foreign-policy alignment.
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Stoltenberg-Kobakhidze Meeting and Economic Cooperation
Armenian and Georgian prime ministers discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation and sign the minutes of the Economic Commission’s 15th meeting.
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Tbilisi Liberty Bank Headquarters Fire Contained, No Injuries
A significant fire erupted at Liberty Bank’s Tbilisi headquarters, prompting a major emergency response. The blaze, contained rapidly with no injuries.
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Georgia Condemns British Sanctions on Imedi and PosTV
Georgia condemns British sanctions on Imedi and PosTV, labeling them an attack on press freedom and calling for protection of journalistic independence.
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CertainTeed Doubles Georgia Shingle Capacity Amid Housing Boom
CertainTeed Roofing completed a $100 million expansion at its Peachtree City, Georgia, plant, doubling shingle production to meet surging Southeast.
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Sprayberry High Lockdown Lifted Amid Suspected Hoax Weapon Report
Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, enacted a Code Red lockdown Thursday following a 911 call reporting a student with a weapon, which police later determined to be a suspected hoax.
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ICE Finalizes Social Circle Warehouse Purchase Amid National Pushback
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has finalized the purchase of a massive industrial warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, slated to become a detention facility for up to 10,000 immigrants by April 2026, despite significant local and national opposition.
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Army Veteran Godfrey Wade Faces Deportation After 50 Years in U.S.
Godfrey Wade, an Army veteran from Covington, Georgia, faces imminent deportation after living in the United States since 1975, despite an honorable discharge and decades of community life. His detention by ICE, following a minor traffic stop, has sparked congressional…