WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Georgia, to challenge the county's at-large method of electing its board of commissioners, alleging the process violates Black voters' rights.

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver and kick returner Kearis Jackson signed a reserve/futures contract with the Houston Texans. Jackson spent the second half of the 2024 NFL season on the New York Giants’ practice squad, but did not see any action.

The civil lawsuit says those at-large elections violate the Voting Rights Act by unfairly diluting the influence of Black voters.

Houston County says they're ready to accept photos and videos from emergency callers, while rural counties need state help to modernize lifesaving technology

(AP) — 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 south of Macon, uses countywide elections to fill each ...

Changes could reduce liability insurance costs for businesses and commercial property owners. The evidence is mixed on whether it would drive large premium reductions for car and other types of insurance. And some researchers say efforts limiting lawsuits, often called tort reform, fattens insurers' profits more than it cuts the price of policies.

Ballard 2-8 0-0 5, K.Griffin 3-7 0-1 7, Williams-Dryden 6-13 5-7 17, Davis 5-9 8-11 19, Noel 4-11 0-0 10, Releford 4-8 1-1 9, Hardewig 1-5 0-0 3, Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Watson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 25-63 14-20 70.

On3.com's Pete Nakos reported that Georgia is among several top college football programs who will host quarterback Peyton Houston for a visit. The Cotton Valley, La., product is Rivals.com's No. 13 ranked prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to five-star quarterback recruit Keisean Henderson. Henderson has been committed to the Houston Cougars since May 2024.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced it was suing a central Georgia county over how it elects at-large members of its county commission.

Student-led coding program triples enrollment in Warner Robins after a partnership with MGA expands access to computer labs and other resources.

Record-setting snow swept throughout states like Louisiana, Texas and Alabama on Tuesday, putting them out of commission through Wednesday.