To combat illegal hunting, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is ramping up enforcement efforts and ensuring that seized game doesn't go to waste.

The U.S. Justice Department is suing a Georgia county, alleging that its method of electing county commissioners violates the rights of Black voters.

The lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday, pushes for a judge to order the county to move to geographical political districts.

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tahaad Pettiford hit 5 of 7 shots from 3-point range, scoring 24 off the bench to help No. 1 Auburn escape No. 23 Georgia with a 70-68 win on Saturday. Auburn (17-1, 5-0 SEC) has won 10 in a row and a second straight game without star Johni Broome, who injured his ankle in a Jan. 11 win over South Carolina.

The U.S. Justice Department sued a Georgia county Thursday, alleging that its method of electing county commissioners discriminates against Black voters. Houston County, home to 163,000 people ...

Steals: 6 (Johnson 2, Releford 2, Williams-Dryden 2). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .558, FT .676.

Snow and ice will spread through the South early this week, including near the Gulf Coast where wintry weather is rare.

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, alleges that electing the five commissioners at large rather than by districts gives Black citizens less opportunity to elect candidates of their choice in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with Houston Gaines, a Republican representing District 120 in the Georgia House of Representatives, to discuss his priorities for this year.

Middle Georgia lawmakers and business owners met for the Macon leg of the 42nd annual Georgia Economic Outlook series on Friday to hear how economic trends will affect their communities.

Godfrey 2-3 1-4 5, A.Newell 6-13 2-4 16, Cain 4-10 2-4 12, Demary 3-10 1-2 8, Lawrence 4-9 2-4 12, Leffew 3-5 0-0 6, Cyril 1-2 0-0 2, Abson 3-4 1-2 7, Montgomery 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-57 9-20 68.