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Aggregated Georgia News Articles
- Herschel Walker picked as Bahamas ambassador
Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be ambassador to the Bahamas.
ESPN. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:43:14 EST. - RandBall: The fast and terrible fall of Kirk Cousins
Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a long-term contract in Atlanta. On Tuesday, he was benched after 14 games, creating all sorts of short- and long-term questions.
Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:23:29 GMT. - Why the Falcons Are Benching Kirk Cousins for a Rookie Quarterback
The last five games convinced Atlanta it could no longer stick to the plan, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times. New York Times. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:00:09 +0000. - 12 people found dead inside restaurant at popular ski resort
Twelve people are dead at after their bodies were found inside a restaurant at a ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, authorities said.
ABC News. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:04:00 -0500. - Metro Atlanta robotics company raises $28 million from round led by Silicon Valley VC firm
Slip Robotics creates robots that make supply chains more efficient.
Anila Yoganathan. American City Business Journals. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:37:16 +0000. - Trump Picks Herschel Walker to Be Ambassador to the Bahamas
The president-elect tapped the former football star for the job two years after a failed run for a Senate seat in Georgia.
Chris Cameron. New York Times. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:59:48 +0000. - BrewDog co-founder may delay marriage to max-out tax relief
James Watt has discussed his investment in fiance Georgia Toffolo's raw dog food venture.
BBC News. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:31:44 GMT. - Can Michael Penix Jr. lead a Falcons playoff push; are Kirk Cousins' days in Atlanta over?
Atlanta's win Sunday was not enough to buy Cousins more time as the Falcons are turning to their rookie.
Marc Raimondi and Jeremy Fowler. ESPN. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:27:32 EST. - Breaking: Herschel Walker Joins Trump Admin
President-elect Donald Trump has named a close ally as his ambassador to the Bahamas: former NFL legend and Georgia senatorial candidate Herschel Walker. ...
C. Douglas Golden. Western Journal. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:24:51 +0000. - Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
CBS News. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:16:40 -0500. - Trump taps former football star Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that he would appoint former football great and failed Georgia U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Victor Morton. Washington Times. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:57:01 -0500. - Falcons benching Kirk Cousins, will start Michael Penix Jr. in response to 36-year-old's poor play
The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday night they have decided to start Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback in response to Kirk Cousins' poor play.
Fox News. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:12:09 -0500. - Raheem Morris admits Falcons need 'to play better at the quarterback position' as Kirk Cousins struggles
The Atlanta Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the hapless Raiders, but quarterback Kirk Cousins continued to struggle.
Fox News. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:48:23 -0500. - Popular brewpub Torched Hop to close this month
Another Atlanta beer business is closing, continuing the industry's struggles since the pandemic.
Rachel Cohen Noebes. American City Business Journals. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:41:32 +0000.
Georgia Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Georgia as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 10,310,371 | 1.09 |
| July 1, 2015 | 10,199,398 | 1.11 |
| July 1, 2014 | 10,087,231 | 1.02 |
| July 1, 2013 | 9,984,938 | 0.71 |
| July 1, 2012 | 9,914,668 | 1.05 |
| July 1, 2011 | 9,811,610 | 1.01 |
| July 1, 2010 | 9,713,521 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Georgia was 9,687,653.
In 2008, the estimated population of Georgia was 9,685,744, whereas
in 2006, the population of Georgia was about 9,318,715.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Georgia's demographics,
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