Rivian wins approval for US$6.6 billion loan for Georgia plant
RIVIAN Automotive won preliminary approval for a US$6.6 billion federal loan that will help support the construction of its delayed Georgia electric vehicle (EV) plant. The factory will…
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Abkhazia: Leader of Georgia breakaway region resigns
The leader of Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia is resigning after days of mass protests over a controversial pro-Russia bill. Aslan Bzhania's press office said he was quitting "to…
Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks. Thunberg and…
Ruling party claims lead in key Georgia election as polls close
Polls closed in Georgia's landmark parliamentary election on Saturday, with the ruling Georgian Dream party claiming a lead. Exit polls reported by the Imedi television channel gave the…
Georgia votes in an election which could take it toward the EU or into Russia's orbit
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgians go to the polls Saturday in a ballot many citizens are treating as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union. The pre-election…
Seven Dead and at Least Six Critically Injured after Ferry Dock Collapses in Georgia During Event for Slavery Descendants
At least seven people were killed on Saturday when a section of an aluminum ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island during a gathering that was honoring the descendants of Black…
McKayla Harshaw: Georgia Woman Dies in Horror Seven-Car Crash as Boyfriend Who Was Planning to Propose to Her Watches in Shock
A man from Georgia is in critical condition after a horror seven-car crash that tragically claimed the life of his girlfriend whose family revealed the heartbreaking news that he had been…
BMW Driver Runs From Cops, Whines For His Mommy
Read the full story on The Auto Wire In the middle of May, a 19-year-old behind the wheel of a BMW was reportedly doing 87 mph in a 45 mph zone in Forsyth County, Georgia. Lucky for him,…
Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s parliament on Tuesday approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that is similar to laws adopted in neighboring Russia. The bill,…
Romania, Hungary, Georgia, and Azerbaijan launch venture to install power line under the Black Sea
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Azerbaijan launched a joint venture Tuesday to install a power line under the Black Sea aimed at bringing more renewable energy into…