March 22, 2024 On this day in history, March 22, 1934, Masters Tournament tees off for first time in Augusta, Georgia The Augusta National Invitation Tournament, known today as The Masters, teed off for the first time on this day in history, March 22, 1934. Horton Smith won the first tournament.
March 21, 2024 Georgia man put to death for rape, murder in state's first execution in years Willie James Pye was put to death by lethal injection for the abduction, rape and shooting death of Alicia Lynn Yarbrough, his ex-girlfriend, in November 1993.
March 20, 2024 3 great white sharks ping near Georgia, South Carolina coasts: 'It's moving days' Researchers this week said three great white sharks, two adults and a juvenile, pinged off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.
March 20, 2024 Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill The Georgia House voted Wednesday in favor of a new bill, backed by Gov. Brian Kemp, which may make it harder for employees at companies receiving state economic incentives to unionize
March 20, 2024 Laken Riley's 'heartbroken' father asks Georgia governor to 'declare an invasion' of illegal immigrants The Georgia state Senate heard from Laken Riley's father, Jason Riley, on Wednesday as lawmakers remembered the Augusta University student who was murdered on Feb. 22.
March 20, 2024 Georgia judge allows Trump, co-defendants to appeal Fani Willis disqualification decision A Georgia judge presiding over the 2020 election interference case against former President Trump on Wednesday announced that Trump and eight co-defendants can appeal his decision to not disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
March 20, 2024 Lawyer who exposed Fani Willis-Wade relationship surprised DA took the stand: 'Didn't bring any actual proof' Trump Attorney Ashleigh Merchant said Wednesday she was surprised Fulton County DA Fani Willis took the stand with no proof to back up her claims.
March 20, 2024 Georgia mom arrested for allegedly encouraging 7-year-old daughter to snatch purse at restaurant Police in Georgia have arrested a mother caught on camera encouraging her child to take an unattended purse before her party bailed on a $500 bill on March 2.
March 20, 2024 Georgia to see first execution in 4 years after clemency request denied Willi James Pye is scheduled to be executed on March 20, 2024, for the of Alicia Lynn Yarbrough in 1993. His lawyers' request for clemency was rejected.
March 19, 2024 Georgia lawmakers may be close to deal to limit rise in property tax bills The two chambers of Georgia's legislature are preparing a deal that would limit a property's assessed value increase by 3%.
