Georgia ranks eighth among states with the most snake species, according to the World Population Review, but only seven out of 47 are venomous. Despite this, it is illegal to kill non-venomous snakes and most nongame animals in the state of Georgia.

Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't successful until earlier this month.

A Spanish-language journalist known for documenting immigration raids could face deportation proceedings after police arrested him on charges of obstructing officers and unlawful assembly as he covered a weekend protest outside Atlanta.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to collect personal data from people who applied for federal food assistance, and urged the effort to "immediately cease."

Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda, which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cut funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran is "marching very quickly" toward a nuclear weapon. The U.S. intelligence community says Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program in 2003.

Georgia PSC primary election results, new vaccination push from state health officials, and how an Atlanta nonprofit is helping young people impacted by trauma.

As folks await their extra tax refund, many Georgia taxpayers are wondering exactly when they’ll see their state refunds and what to expect next.

Republican Tim Echols has won renomination to the Georgia Public Service Commission in a primary election. Democrats Keisha Waites and Peter Hubbard appear headed to a July 15 runoff in mostly complete returns.

The baby, Chance, was delivered Friday by emergency cesarean section and taken to the neonatal intensive care unit.

The latest 12-month report from the CDC showed 1,400 more deaths in January of this year compared with the year prior. This comes after more than a year of dramatic progress. Experts say they're not sure if this is a "blip" or something more troubling.

Iran's Supreme Leader struck back at Trump's calls for Tehran's "unconditional surrender," warning that any U.S. involvement in Israel's offensive would cause "irreparable harm" to Americans.

The new law makes it illegal to investigate, arrest, prosecute or imprison any woman in England or Wales for terminating her own pregnancy — no matter what term or trimester she's in.

As the war between Iran and Israel intensifies, Trump and his political allies are at odds on what the next steps should be. And, a new report shows street drug deaths in the U.S. are on the rise.