Georgia

FBI searches Atlanta election office, chasing Trump 2020 vote fraud claims

This comes a week after Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that people will be prosecuted for what they did in the 2020 election, which he again falsely claimed was "rigged."

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
ILLUSTRATIVE: A member of the FBI removes items from a home in Dearborn, Michigan, on October 31, 2025.
Protesters demand the removal of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani from Emory's medical department, January 2026.

Emory University removes Iranian official Larijani's daughter from medical faculty - report

Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani was previously listed on the Emory University School of Medicine's website as an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

|ByTZVI JASPER
A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide

A sweeping winter storm has canceled thousands of US flights, triggered emergency declarations in multiple states, and placed severe strain on power grids as extreme cold spreads nationwide.

|ByREUTERS, TOBIAS HOLCMAN
IRAN'S SUPREME National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025.

Georgia rep. calls for removal of Iranian official's daughter from Emory university faculty

Dr. Ardeshir-Larijani is the daughter of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Emory University School of Medicine lists her as an assistant professor.

|ByTZVI JASPER

Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says

The threats, which were deemed to be non-credible, caused two polling locations in Fulton County, Georgia, to be evacuated.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024ByREUTERS
People vote in the 2024 US presidential election on Election Day at Pasteur Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 5, 2024

Georgia sheriff calls for backup over botched Burger King order

Georgia sheriff calls for police backup over botched Burger King order, sparking controversy as bodycam footage reveals incident amid re-election campaign.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Four killed, nine injured in shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia left four dead and nine injured. The area was secured after an hour.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
First responders gather after law enforcement officers responded to a fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in a still image from aerial video in Winder, Georgia, U.S. September 4, 2024.

Shuva Israel also in Georgia: A new study center in Batumi

JULY 25, 2024ByDAVID BERGER

Country hit hard by lack of Israeli tourists: Impact on economy

Lack of Israeli tourists post-war hits a country hard; even in nations friendly to Israel, a shortage of Israeli visitors impacts their economy significantly.

JUNE 30, 2024ByYANIV BRET

As Israeli tourism to Georgia has boomed, these Israelis have put down roots in Tbilisi

Many Israelis have purchased timeshares in the Black Sea resort of Batumi, and Georgia is considered a prime destination for skiing and hiking as well as travel focused on food and wine.

JUNE 14, 2024ByLARRY LUXNER/JTA
Gallery owner Rita Licht; Itsik Moshe, president of the Israel-Georgia Chamber of Business; Daniel Licht, who runs Ashkara Falafel; architect Ilana Slutsky; and jewelry designer Mikhail Gilichinski all gather at the Licht home in Tbilisi to enjoy a Shabbat afternoon with fellow Israelis.

Stunning Ajara scenery, just two hours from Tel Aviv

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 83.

JUNE 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
There are unexpected views around every corner during a stroll through the Arajan countryside

The many shades of Georgia’s Black Sea coast

Shopping, good food, culture, views, and numerous attractions make Georgia's Black Sea coast the perfect place for your next vacation.

JUNE 9, 2024ByDAVID ZEV HARRIS, MARK GORDON
Music and dance feature large in Batumi’s cultural scene.

Two Americans, one Russian citizen among 20 detained in Georgia, Russia's TASS reports

Georgia's opposition had called on opponents on Sunday of the bill to stage an all-night protest outside parliament to prevent lawmakers from entering on Monday.

MAY 13, 2024ByREUTERS
Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against a bill on "foreign agents" in Tbilisi, Georgia, May 13, 2024.

Surprising Batumi, on Georgia's Black Sea Coast

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 80

APRIL 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Music and dance feature large in Batumi's cultural scene