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Golden Nuggets: We’re on to Atlanta
49ers’ George Kittle might play this week, but Brock Purdy’s return remains unclear (paywall) “Head coach Kyle Shanahan said tight end George Kittle will return to practice Wednesday and the hope is that he will play on Sunday night against the...
Wizz Financial’s Unimoni, Launches India’s First Ai-Powered Multi-Currency Card – “Wizz Voyager”
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14: Wizz Financial, a first truly global Indian fintech group, proudly announces the launch of the AI-enabled "Wizz Voyager" multi-currency card, in direct partnership with Visa, a global leader in...

Georgia ranks among top states falling for phone scams. Here's how much money is lost per scam
Georgia has been named one of the states most heavily targeted by phone and mobile scams in 2025, according to a new report by Nomad. The ranking, based on federal data collected between January and June, places Georgia No. 3 in the nation for...

Persons convicted of a number of financial and economic crimes to be prohibited from leaving country until they fully compensate for the damage
Persons convicted of a number of financial and economic crimes will be prohibited from leaving the country until they fully compensate for the damage. The laws adopted by the Georgian Dream in early September regarding compensation for damage are...

Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Major Sponsor in Talks With Dana White to Bring UFC to Georgia
Merab Dvalishvili, the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, has already defended his title three times in 2025 and is soon set to make a record-breaking fourth defense against Petr Yan at UFC 323. Should he win again, ‘The Machine’ will be the...

OPINION: Could Georgia Power’s Budget Billing Be Overcharging Georgians? It’s Time for Answers
By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) Electricity is not a luxury; it’s a lifeline. But could Georgia Power’s plan, referred to as “budget billing” be quietly charging families, seniors and the disabled more than they actually...

COLUMN: Walker: From the Fairgrounds to the Fields – Georgia Agriculture Stands Tall
By: Sen. Larry Walker, III (R–Perry) Agriculture has been and continues to be the backbone of our state. It feeds our families, fuels our economy and sustains communities from Clinch to Murray County. Fall has officially arrived, and you don’t...

Business Licenses – October 2025
KENNEWICK Vonage Business Inc., 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, New Jersey. SRS Building Products, 7440 Highway 121, McKinney, Texas. Over Under Title LLC, 175 Park Ave., Madison, New Jersey. Hairmasters, 5674 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton,...

Georgia woman charged with stealing more than $35K from local business through forged checks
Kanisha Harris, 24, of Savannah, Georgia, allegedly altered the name on checks written by a Camp Hill business to pay off two invoices in 2023, police said. CAMP HILL, Pa. — A Georgia woman has been charged with fraudulently cashing two checks...
Georgia Rep. MTG Criticizes Trump Admin’s ICE Raids, Citing Labor Needs And Economic Reality
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has voiced criticism of the current administration’s execution of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, arguing that a more nuanced approach to immigration is necessary to address the...

Georgia Republicans say they fear local elections could help Democrats in statewide utilities race
Support local news in ATL Atlanta’s best morning newsletter Rough Draft is a clever, curated, and concise email to help you stay up-to-date. Gov. Brian Kemp recently held a rally for the GOP incumbents on the Georgia Public Service Commission....

Bills-Falcons takeaways: Bijan Robinson's big game powers Atlanta to victory over Buffalo
By Josh Kendall, Joe Buscaglia and Mike Wilson An 81-yard touchdown run highlighted Bijan Robinson’s huge night and helped propel the Atlanta Falcons to a 24-14 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Robinson...
Instant Payments Summit, Atlanta | March 2026
Instant payments are no longer just an innovation — they’re fast becoming the backbone of modern finance. With FedNow live, RTP scaling rapidly, and stablecoins pushing new boundaries, the future of money movement is here.Following a great success...

Atlanta based company addressing first responder sleep problems

Ringgold community mourns local business owner Rick Worley
Richard "Rick" Worley, 59, of Ringgold died Thursday, Oct. 9. Now, the Ringgold community is coming together to honor his memory. Born in Fort Oglethorpe, he was a 1984 graduate of Ringgold High School and a graduate of Vale Tech in Pennsylvania,...


Food bank prepares for continued government shutdown
"We all want to just think, I can just do it myself," says Ghyrn Wakefield, Chief Development Officer with the Chattanooga Food Bank. "But that's not how life works ... the way life works is we're better together." Since the government shutdown,...

Central Georgia's Halloween lineup | Ghost tours, trick-or-treating and other can't-miss events
Start planning your Halloween fun in Central Georgia with these spooky and fun events you don't want to miss. MACON, Ga. — Central Georgia local organizations and businesses are gearing up to host a full lineup of spooky and fun events for...

FAMU's Market Monday highlights student entrepreneurship during homecoming week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Market Monday kicked off a week full of events at FAMU. This event gives student entrepreneurs a platform for their business. Student business owners were given the platform to gain exposure, network, and showcase their...

Georgia opens as TD favorite over No. 5 Ole Miss, SEC showdowns on tap
ATHENS — No one was calling Georgia’s game at Auburn a must-win — but in hindsight, they should have. Kirby Smart’s 20-10 win over Auburn on Saturday was one for the memory banks -- for fans and UGA players needing a reminder of how quickly things...