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British runner Georgia Hunter Bell claimed victory in her heat to secure the only GB spot in Sunday's women's 1500m final at the European Athletics Championships. The Birmingham crowd will watch her compete for a medal on home soil.
British runner Georgia Hunter Bell just claimed her first global championship with a stunning 1500m victory at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. Her world-leading time proves that patience and persistence pay off.
At 32, Georgia Hunter Bell just captured her first outdoor gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and is now chasing an extraordinary four championships in one year. The runner who took five years off is now at the peak of her career.
Breezy White just became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from Georgia Highlands College and earn a college degree in Georgia. Her journey from childhood dream to 4.0 GPA student shows what's possible when opportunity meets determination.
Georgia students just posted record-breaking math scores in multiple grade levels, capping years of steady improvement across the state. The gains show that switching away from Common Core to Georgia-designed standards is paying off for kids.
Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia, earned statewide recognition for helping students achieve far beyond what statistics predicted. The schools proved that high expectations and strong support can overcome demographic challenges.
Environmental advocates are challenging Georgia Power's costly plan to build new gas plants, demanding proof they're actually needed. The fight could save Georgia families from paying for unnecessary energy infrastructure.
When Mayahuel Yaoapoqa moved from Micronesia to Georgia without speaking English, she never imagined she'd graduate college at 17 alongside her sister and father. This week, the three celebrate degrees together at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. #
When severe storms tore through Middle Georgia on Thursday, Red Cross volunteers jumped into action to help nearly 100 neighbors rebuild their lives. Teams are still assessing damage and expect to reach even more families in the coming days.
Volunteers across north Georgia came together for "Sweep the Hooch," pulling trash from the beloved Chattahoochee River. Hundreds of people donated their Saturday to protect the waterway that provides drinking water for millions.
University of Georgia freshman Deniz Dilek saved four match points in a tiebreaker to clinch her team's national indoor tennis championship. The comeback win capped an incredible night where Georgia's young squad proved they could handle the pressure.
Georgia is helping property owners grow new forests with cash for planting costs. The state program covers site prep, seedlings, and management to restore pine woodlands across the state. ##
Georgia just made it easier for companies to add their own solar and battery power to the state's electric grid—and everyone's energy bills could benefit. The new program lets businesses bypass the utility and work directly with clean energy developers.
Fifth graders created an app to save stray animals while third graders built a robotic eyeshadow applicator at Georgia's Innovation Day competition. Teams from across the region are now headed to state championships at Georgia Tech.
Collins Hill High School's cheerleading team made history by becoming the first Georgia squad to compete at nationals, but only after fighting an outdated rule that tried to keep them home. Their victory on the mat and in policy could open doors for countless cheerleaders across the state.
A new partnership in Georgia lets volunteers deliver fresh produce to retired elephants at a refuge, turning a simple weekly drive into a chance to care for gentle giants. Second Harvest of South Georgia is teaming up with Elephant Aid International to keep rescued elephants fed and thriving.
Georgia Power customers can now fund their own renewable energy projects under a groundbreaking program that lets businesses bring clean power online while supporting the grid. The framework could become a national model for meeting surging energy demand.
Georgia Power just launched a groundbreaking program that lets businesses propose and fund their own renewable energy projects for the first time. The bipartisan initiative could help companies meet climate goals while accelerating the state's transition away from fossil fuels.
A new collaborative effort aims to make clean, affordable electricity accessible to every Georgian, from rural communities to major cities. Powering Georgia brings together local leaders, businesses, and residents to strengthen the state's energy grid.
Georgia's largest utility just launched a groundbreaking program that lets businesses fund and build their own solar and wind projects. It's the first time customers can bring clean energy directly to the grid, and it could change how America powers corporate climate goals.
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