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GEORGIA — Each weekend, Patch affords its readers a review of the top stories and headlines from across Georgia. Here's a roundup of some of the state's major and quirkiest stories. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here.

Juneteenth 2026: Where To Celebrate Freedom Day Across Atlanta

Here's a look around the Atlanta metro at Juneteenth events planned for the holiday weekend.

Army Sergeant Convicted Of Attempted Murder In Georgia Base Shootings That Wounded 5

An Army sergeant was found guilt of attempted murder Thursday in shootings last summer that wounded five people at a base in southeast Georgia.

Staycations Are Trending: Atlanta Events Worth Staying Home For In June

Summer travel is still popular, but high costs are increasing the appeal of local outings, day trips and staycations to Georgia families. Here's a look at some events close to home.

Tropical Storm Could Bring Heavy Rain To GA: See Latest Track, Timing

All eyes are on the western Gulf, where the first tropical storm of the season developed this week.

Flesh-Eating Fly Returns To U.S.: What To Know In GA

Georgia residents are being urged to keep an eye on pets, livestock and wildlife after federal officials confirmed new U.S. cases of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from the country but now raising new concern in some parts of the country.

Georgia Republican Legislative Leaders Reject Governor's Call For 2028 Redistricting

Georgia's Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to redraw congressional and legislative districts.

With July 1 Deadline Looming, Lawmakers Puzzle Over What To Do About Georgia's Election System

The state's current election equipment uses QR codes to count ballots, but has faced criticism from proponents of hand-marked paper ballots.

‘Prepared For The Worst': Black Lawmakers Brace For Losses As Georgia GOP Eyes New Political Maps

What’s supposed to be a once-a-decade event is about to happen for the third time in Georgia since 2020, and the results could shape state politics for years.

Georgia Republicans Choose Collins For Senate And Jackson For Governor, A Mixed Result For Trump

Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs, opting for the president’s preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his choice for governor in favor of a billionaire first-time candidate who spent freely from his personal fortune to win the nomination.