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usatoday. com > story > sports > high-school > 04/28/2026 > best-georgia-high-schools-for-athletes-2026 > 89626495007

Which Georgia schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25

10+ hour, 35+ min ago  (132+ words) There's no denying the impact Georgia has created in sports. The home state of legends like Ty Cobb and Herschel Walker, Georgia has recently seen stars like Travis Hunter and Caleb Downs continue to keep it in the mix alongside…...

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usatoday. com > story > travel > 04/27/2026 > toni-morrison > 89222081007

Ohio celebrates Toni Morrison with a yearlong commemoration

17+ hour, 35+ min ago  (488+ words) Some writers tell stories. Toni Morrison told the truth. So much so that in 2018, Oprah Winfrey described the celebrated American novelist as a "seer" and "truth-teller." Her words echo the sentiments of the many writers, readers and admirers whose lives…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 04/27/2026 > who-is-running-to-beat-ossoff-in-georgia-republican-candidates-debate > 89816609007

Georgia Republican candidates hoping to beat Jon Ossoff spar in debate

17+ hour, 39+ min ago  (848+ words) Eyes across the country will be watching Georgia this month as a slate of Republican candidates vie for a chance to go against Democrat Jon Ossoff for his seat in the U. S. Senate. Early voting in the midterm primaries starts Monday…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 04/26/2026 > could-ga-pick-democratic-leaders-in-midterm-what-polls-expert-says > 89773593007

Georgia Democrats have momentum going into midterms. Could they win?

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1153+ words) The Georgia midterm election season is in full swing as voters head to the polls for the primary races next week. Early voting in the primary starts April 27, and election day is May 19 across the state. A marathon of debates…...

The Columbus Dispatch
usatoday. com > story > sports > college > football > 04/25/2026 > which-ohio-state-players-got-selected-on-the-third-day-of-the-nfl-draft--live > 89791575007

Tracking Ohio State players on Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft: Follow live

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1014+ words) After a successful and busy first day for Ohio State at the 2026 NFL Draft, OSU's Kayden Mc Donald was the first Buckeye off the board on Day 2. The defensive tackle went to the Houston Texans. He was followed late in…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > nation > 04/25/2026 > florida-georgia-wildfires-map-tracker > 89792013007

Track where historic wildfires are spreading in Georgia, Florida

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (481+ words) Dozens of wildfires keep burning in Georgia and Florida, with weekend breezes and low humidity expected to extend dangerous conditions. The Highway 82 Fire, which began April 20 near Atkinson, Georgia, about 258 miles southeast of Atlanta, is estimated to have burned more…...

The Columbus Dispatch
usatoday. com > story > sports > college > football > 04/24/2026 > which-ohio-state-players-got-selected-on-the-second-day-of-the-nfl-draft--live > 89770795007

Tracking Ohio State players on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft: Live coverage

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1771+ words) After a successful and busy first day for Ohio State at the 2026 NFL Draft, OSU's Kayden Mc Donald was the first Buckeye off the board on Day 2. The defensive tackle went to the Houston Texans. He was followed late in…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > nation > 04/24/2026 > florida-georgia-wildfires-maps > 89768655007

Track where wildfires are spreading in Georgia and Florida. See maps

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (181+ words) Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have set thousands of acres ablaze as extreme drought grips the region. On April 22, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 counties in the state due to the wildfires, according to a'news…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > nation > 04/23/2026 > georgia-florida-wildfires-photos > 89752243007

See photos of damage from Georgia and Florida wildfires

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (249+ words) Wildfires across Florida and Georgia have consumed thousands of acres and continue to cause destruction. The fires are spreading between the states as the National Weather Service (NWS) has reported "extreme" drought across most of'Florida'and'Georgia, and "exceptional" drought, which is…...

The Columbus Dispatch
usatoday. com > story > sports > pro > 04/21/2026 > nwsl-to-columbus-update-will-haslams-nationwide-get-team--live > 89713096007

Columbus makes bid for NWSL team. Get the latest updates here

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (819+ words) A group of potential owners that includes the Haslam Sports Group, Dr. Pete Edwards and Nationwide Insurance has succeeded in its efforts to bring professional women's soccer to Columbus. The Haslams and Edwards are part of the ownership of the…...