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Meet the American who wrote 'Jingle Bells,' James Lord Pierpont, dashing dreamer and scandalous rebel

December 15, 2023

Meet the American who wrote 'Jingle Bells,' James Lord Pierpont, dashing dreamer and scandalous rebel

James Lord Pierpont, a Boston native, penned the renowned holiday classic song "Jingle Bells" in the 1850s. The original song was more revealing than it appears today.

Georgia GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson to depart Congress in 2024, opting out of reelection bid

December 14, 2023

Georgia GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson to depart Congress in 2024, opting out of reelection bid

Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson of Georgia announced that he will not seek reelection to his seat in 2024. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family.

Georgia could see overhaul of A-to-F grading system in schools

December 14, 2023

Georgia could see overhaul of A-to-F grading system in schools

The Georgia Department of Education may soon abandon the A-to-F letter grade system for schools. A new approach would break down performance into separate components.

Female soldier graduates Army's sniper school in historic first

December 14, 2023

Female soldier graduates Army's sniper school in historic first

A female soldier with the 173rd Airborne Brigade made history by becoming the first active duty woman to complete the Army's elite sniper school and qualify as a sniper.

Georgia high school baseball player dies weeks after batting cage accident

December 13, 2023

Georgia high school baseball player dies weeks after batting cage accident

Jeremy Medina was struck in the head in November as another baseball player followed through with a swing inside the batting cages on the Gainesville High School campus.

Georgia woman fights murder case after killing stranger in citizen's arrest

December 13, 2023

Georgia woman fights murder case after killing stranger in citizen's arrest

Hannah Payne, 25, was convicted of murder in a Georgia court on Tuesday for following 62-year-old Kenneth Herring from a traffic crash and shooting him in a citizen's arrest.

Georgia plaintiffs criticize proposed voting district maps as 'mockery' of federal law

December 13, 2023

Georgia plaintiffs criticize proposed voting district maps as 'mockery' of federal law

Plaintiffs who previously sued to overturn Georgia's congressional and state legislative districts are criticizing Republican state lawmakers' proposed maps.

Georgia and Alabama propose settlement in long-standing Chattahoochee River dispute

December 13, 2023

Georgia and Alabama propose settlement in long-standing Chattahoochee River dispute

Georgia and Alabama have proposed a deal after a prolonged water dispute over the Chattahoochee River. The settlement is led by Republican governors Brian Kemp and Kay Ivey.

3 dead, 1 hurt in Atlanta apartment shooting

December 11, 2023

3 dead, 1 hurt in Atlanta apartment shooting

Three people have been reported dead and fourth injured following a Saturday evening shooting in Atlanta's Buckhead district, according to police.

Georgia HS football player dies on eve of state championship, school says

December 10, 2023

Georgia HS football player dies on eve of state championship, school says

A Georgia high school football player was found dead on the eve of the team's state high school championship on Sunday, officials said. His death was being investigated.