The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, alleges that electing the five commissioners at large rather than by districts gives Black citizens less opportunity to elect candidates of their choice in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with Houston Gaines, a Republican representing District 120 in the Georgia House of Representatives, to discuss his priorities for this year.

The U.S. Justice Department is suing a Georgia county, alleging that its method of electing county commissioners violates the rights of Black voters.

To combat illegal hunting, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is ramping up enforcement efforts and ensuring that seized game doesn't go to waste.

Middle Georgia lawmakers and business owners met for the Macon leg of the 42nd annual Georgia Economic Outlook series on Friday to hear how economic trends will affect their communities.

Steals: 6 (Johnson 2, Releford 2, Williams-Dryden 2). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .558, FT .676.

Turnovers: 10 (Johnson 4, Durugordon 2, Blakney, Nacey, Swanton-Rodger, Walker). Steals: 6 (Blakney 3, Durugordon 2, Swanton-Rodger).

Snow and ice will spread through the South early this week, including near the Gulf Coast where wintry weather is rare.

Preparations are underway from Houston to Atlanta as a rare winter storm sets its sights on the southern U.S., where it's expected to bring a messy mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain that could have a major impact on travel and daily life.

Tahaad Pettiford hit 5 of 7 shots from 3-point range, scoring 24 off the bench to help No. 1 Auburn escape No. 23 Georgia with a 70-68 win.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a new contract more than a week after the Longhorns were knocked out of the College Football Playoff, according to media reports.