Tag: Georgia

$5mn verdict in sex abuse, defamation case clouds Trump’s election bid

The federal jury verdict ordering former US President Donald Trump to pay $5 million in damages to a woman who accused him of rape clouds his election bid with rumblings against him in his own party.

May 11, 2023

Two dead, six injured in shooting at Georgia house party

Wounded partygoers were seen in neighbouring yards after the shooting, according to CNN affiliate WXIA, US local television station in Atlanta.

March 6, 2023

Six arrested in Atlanta after protest against shooting of activist turns violent

Atlanta Police Chief said that the protesters were marching peacefully but a group within the crowd later started their illegal acts. The crowds even broke the windows and attacked police cruisers, Police added.

January 22, 2023

Sonali Bendre celebrates Independence Day in Atlanta

Actor Sonali Bendre rang in the 76th Independence Day in Atlanta, Georgia. Taking to Instagram, Sonali shared a glimpse of her Independence Day celebrations.

August 15, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Humpy, Vaishali help India beat Georgia in women’s section

Apart from Humpy, R Vaishali also thrashed a higher-rated player in Lela Javakhisvili while Tania Sachdev and Harika Dronavalli secured draws to help India win the match.

August 4, 2022

Russian player switches nationality to avoid Wimbledon ban

In April, Wimbledon imposed a ban on Russian and Belarusian players following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Moscow-born tennis player Natela figured out a way to get herself into The Championships -- by changing her nationality from Russia to Georgia.

June 21, 2022

Battle for Senate

The importance of these contests, which will be decided before 20 January when the inaugural takes place, is that they will determine who controls the Senate. A Republican win will mean that the Joe Biden presidency will be hobbled by a potentially obstructionist Congress.

December 7, 2020

Hurricane Dorian death toll reaches to 43 in The Bahamas

More than 260 residents of brutally damaged Abaco Island arrived in the capital city of Nassau after spending more than seven hours on a government-chartered ferry, a second of which was expected to arrive overnight.

September 7, 2019

Hurricane Dorian lashes the east coast of central Florida, 5 dead

Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are expected along the state's coast as well as along the coasts of Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas, regardless of the hurricane's exact track, the center said.

September 4, 2019

Dorian strengthens to Category 4 hurricane

The powerful cyclone is moving west-northwest at a slow speed of 16 kmph, allowing it to get better organized and gain more strength.

August 31, 2019

US states declare emergency over hurricane Dorian

Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency, clearing the way to bring in more fuel and call out the National Guard if necessary, and local governments distributed sandbags.

August 30, 2019

After Netflix, Walt Disney to move out of Georgia if abortion bill passed

In 2013, North Dakota became the first state to pass a heartbeat law.

May 30, 2019

Hurricane Michael: 17 dead, Coastal Florida cities damaged beyond recognition

Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, the strongest on record to hit the area and charged north through Georgia and into the Carolinas and Virginia, wreaking havoc and causing emergencies.

October 13, 2018

Engaged in a surreal pursuit

Deep in the Caucasus Mountains, scientists are trying to listen to quantum whispers about the nature of reality.

August 8, 2018

11 killed, 21 injured in Georgia hotel fire

At least 11 people were killed and 21 others injured as a fire ripped through a hotel in Georgia’s Black Sea resort, officials said. The victims died from inhaling fumes at the 22-storey Leogrand Hotel and Casino on Friday, regional Health Minister Zaal Mikeladze said. The hotel was due to host the Miss Georgia beauty...

November 25, 2017

Focus: Destination Georgia

In an effort to highlight places of interest in countries across the world, their varied culture, economy and history, The Statesman brings to you a Weekly Focus on countries with which India shares diplomatic ties and friendship. This week’s focus is on Georgia. Know all about the country. Capital: Tbilisi, Currency: Georgian lari, Ethnic groups: Georgian 86.8%, Azeri...

November 13, 2017

Irma kills 2 in Georgia and 2 in South Carolina

The remnants of Hurricane Irma forced Atlanta’s international airport – the world’s busiest passenger airport – to cancel nearly 200 flights early on Tuesday. The storm also claimed two lives in Georgia and two in South Carolina. The flights canceled at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport put the total number of interrupted trips there due to...

September 12, 2017