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Trump claimed he "didn't say anything wrong in the call" and that it was made while he was "President on behalf of the United States of America."

Former President Donald Trump and others are being eyed in a criminal probe in Georgia in connection with the 2020 election against President Joe Biden.

Walker Kessler had 15 points and six blocked shots to lead a half-dozen scorers in double figures for No. 2 Auburn in an 83-60 rout of Georgia.

“It is both frightening and disgusting to see the degree to which these individuals have been taken advantage of.”

At its height, Pandemic-EBT fed millions of low-income students. Now it’s faltering as burdened administrators opt out.

A Georgia football player might have done too much celebrating after the team returned from Indianapolis from winning the national title last week.

Poroshenko's return comes at a particularly difficult moment for Ukraine as it braces for a possible invasion by Russian forces massed on its borders.

A winter storm has brought about 9 inches of snow to the Southeast and is now heading to north. Powerful winds and heavy rain is expected. Vanessa Murdock has the forecast.

The storm system could leave more than a foot of snow and in excess of a quarter inch of ice in some areas, the National Weather Service warned.

A dangerous winter storm combining high winds and ice is blasting through parts of the U.S. Southeast.

At least 27 states stretching from Kansas to Georgia had winter weather advisories posted on Saturday morning.

Forecasters predict a quarter-inch of ice which could lead to days without electricity.

Forecasts of snow and ice as far south as Georgia have put much of the Southeast on an emergency preparedness footing as shoppers strip store shelves of supplies and road crews treat highways ahead of an approaching weekend storm.

Forecasters' predictions of debilitating snow and ice as far south as Georgia have shoppers scouring store shelves for storm supplies and road crews trying to prevent a repeat of past wintertime debacles.

The percentage of Black Americans who live in the South has been increasing since 1990, with the region's large urban areas seeing the biggest gains, according to census data. Meanwhile, the Black population shrank in a number of Northern and Western cities.

A Georgia sheriff’s deputy has been suspended and faces being fired over comments posted on social media after a judge sentenced three white men to life imprisonment in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s massing of troops on Ukraine’s border has sparked a standoff with the West and raised fears of an invasion. At the heart of the dispute are Russian concerns about the eastward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the security alliance founded in 1949 to protect Europe against Soviet attack during the Cold War. Of the 14 countries bordering Russia, five are in NATO, and Ukraine is among the countries also hoping to get in. But that’s not as fast

The new 2022 schedule for Michigan State football has finally been released by the Big Ten, with the Michigan game moved to Ann Arbor.

A Georgia sheriff’s deputy in middle Georgia has been “suspended without pay pending termination” after allegedly calling murder victim Ahmaud Arbery a “criminal” on social […]

A new report found 301 officers died from COVID in 2021, and that number is expected to increase.

Medicaid's transportation contracts can be worth tens of millions for companies that land them. But patients say rides to and from medical care often show up late — or sometimes not at all.

President Biden endorsed changes to the filibuster, so that Democrats would be able to pass voting rights legislation.

A new report found 301 officers died from COVID in 2021, and that number is expected to increase.

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists.

There was a prominent Atlanta resident missing Tuesday when President Joe Biden swung through the city to press for voting rights protections: Stacey Abrams.

ESPN broadcaster Greg McElroy questioned the effort of Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley after losing to Georgia in the CFP national championship.

This was a nice gesture by the Alabama coach.

President Biden plans to renew his push for congressional action to protect voting rights in a speech in Georgia.

The Georgia prosecutor weighing whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes by trying to pressure state election officials said a decision on whether to bring charges could come as early as the first half of this year.

The prosecutor weighing whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes by trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential election victory said a decision on whether to bring charges could come as early as the first half of this year. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said in an interview with The Associated Press last week that her team is making solid progress, and she’s leaning toward asking for a special grand jury with subpoena power to aid the investigation. “I believe in 2022 a decision will be made in that case,” Willis said.

The Detroit Lions will pick second in April’s draft, with another first-rounder and early second-rounder on the books, and Monday’s national championship game doubles as quite the prospect showcase. The Georgia linebacker is a game-breaking athlete that plays the game at an impressive speed, never shying away from contact. Dean is a legit linebacker prospect. Alabama WR Jameson WilliamsJameson Williams averaged 20.1 yards per catch this past season. Jordan Battle is one of the best-rated safeties in coverage, allowing a passer rating of 23.9 when targeted, forcing seven incomplete passes this past season.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart sees challenges everywhere for his defense — even with Alabama missing one of its top receivers.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that aired Sunday, January 9, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

According to a report by Fox 5, while it may have made the Georgia auto repair shop owner feel better at the time, he may now be having regrets about his vindictive behavior. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a lawsuit against Miles Walker, who owns the repair shop, A OK Walker Autoworks in Peachtree City. According to the complaint, Flaten contacted the Department of Labor in January 2021, after he had resigned from the auto shop, about not getting his final paycheck. NBC News reported that the Department of Labor also found that since at least April 2019, A OK Walker Autoworks had failed to pay employees for overtime work. He’s also not keeping track of things required under the Fair Labor Standards Act,” Fox 5 cited.

“I don’t think I’ll ever be the same after looking into that beautiful creature’s eyes.”

Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan were convicted in state murder charges in November.​

Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan were convicted in state murder charges in November.​

On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Major Garrett looks back at the January 6 Capitol attack and the threats posed by those who denied the election results.

Andreas Flaten woke up to find more than 91,000 pennies sitting in his driveway. The Labor Department says he was a victim of illegal retaliation.

A look at how one new piece of information gets weaponized into a defense of the effort to steal the 2020 election.

The Michigan Wolverines can add defensive tackle Christopher Hinton and wide receiver Daylen Baldwin to the list of players to forgo their collegiate career to prepare for the NFL Draft.

Even with the sting of this season’s College Football Playoff semifinal thumping at the hands of Georgia still fresh in his mind, Jim Harbaugh didn’t mince words on the team’s place in the pantheon of Michigan football greats. “To me, it’s one of the best seasons in Michigan football, and we were trying to make it greater tonight,” said Harbaugh, after his team lost to the Bulldogs 34-11 in the Orange Bowl

The White House says President Joe Biden will renew his push for federal voting rights legislation in a speech next week in Georgia.

The auto repair shop owner is at the center of a complaint filed by the Department of Labor.

Michigan State went down to Georgia and took down Pittsburgh to win its first Peach Bowl in school history last week. It’s the culmination of a remarkable, unexpected season for the Spartans who finish 11-2 after entering the season with very limited expectations nationally. On episode 62 of MLive’s Spartan Confidential podcast, reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss why Michigan State’s come-from-behind win in the Peach Bowl is the perfect cap to a remarkable season. Other topics include Jayden Reed’s heroics, Payton Thorne’s resiliency and Connor Heyward’s unique Michigan State career. Also, the looming NFL decisions for WR Jayden Reed and safety Xavier Henderson, as well as Jalen Nailor’s decision to turn pro.

Just before fireworks rang in the new year, Michigan’s season fizzled out in a 35-11 loss to Georgia in the Orange Bowl. The three-man podcast crew is back to break down what went wrong for the Wolverines in their first-ever playoff appearance. The back half of the episode provides an update on a few winter sports: men’s and women’s basketball and hockey. The men’s hoops team has a lot of issues as Big Ten play is set to resume. The women’s team, however, is ranked in the top 10.

Now that we’ve had a few days to reflect on what happened Friday night, I can’t help but reminisce on the weird week that was the Orange Bowl. Let’s begin before the team even arrived in South Florida on Dec. 25, Christmas Day, when bowl disruptions began in earnest. Normally, we in the media would be able to confirm (or debunk) such rumors during a bowl week. Meanwhile, Michigan went about its bowl week as best as it could. While the game was decided early, crushing Michigan fans’ hopes of a dream season, you can’t help but look back at how improbable 2021 really was.

The Georgia Bulldogs shattered the glass slipper of the Michigan Wolverines Cinderella season with a 34-11 demolition on New Year’s Eve in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl inside Hard Rock Stadium.

The College Football National Championship will be a rematch of the SEC championship after Georgia boat raced the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl inside Hard Rock Stadium.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It didn’t take very long for attention to shift next year and Michigan’s pending quarterback controversy. Moments after the Wolverines’ 34-11 loss to Georgia in the Orange Bowl Friday night, Jim Harbaugh and starting quarterback Cade McNamara were fielding questions about what the plan is for 2022. McNamara is eligible to return for his redshirt junior year, and with a 12-2 record as starter, while J.J. McCarthy — the highly touted former five-star recruit — is set to return as a sophomore. McCarthy took over at quarterback late in Friday night’s game, after McNamara (11-19, 106 yards, 2 INTs) was sacked for a fourth time and fumbled the football. The Michigan coach made a point of saying he’d answer the question, shielding McNamara from the awkward task of having to address the topic.

Michigan’s football team walked off the field Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium disappointed how its season ended. 3 Georgia marched down the field for a touchdown on its opening drive, and the Wolverines had no answer for the Bulldogs the rest of the game, falling 34-11 in the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Michigan’s 2021 season came to an abrupt end Friday night in the Orange Bowl. There weren’t many bright spots for Michigan, which struggled on both sides of the ball. STOCK DOWNRun gameOne of the top storylines heading into Friday was Michigan’s strong power run against Georgia’s stingy front seven. It also was arguably the offensive line’s worse game of the season in both run and pass blocking. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

The Michigan Wolverines are facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve.

The second-ranked Wolverines (12-1) have already defied the odds by beating Ohio State and winning the Big Ten title this year. 2 Michigan Wolverines (12-1) vs. No. 3 Georgia (12-1)When: 7:30 p.m.Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)Twitter: Aaron McMann, Ryan Zuke, Andrew Kahn,Live updates: Follow along at mlive.com/wolverinesPoint spread: Georgia -7.5HOW TO WATCHTV Network: ESPNStreaming-only optionsWatch & DVR College Football Live | fuboTV: Stream live TV with ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN & top channels without cable. WatchESPN | Hulu + Live TV | Sling | YouTube TVMajor Cable ProvidersComcast: Channel 32/202(HD) | StreamingSpectrum: Channel 34/773(HD) | StreamingDish: Channel 140 | StreamingDIRECTV: Channel 209 | Streaming* Channel numbers listed are for Michigan subscribers and may change by geographic area. Michigan DC Mike Macdonald’s coaching journey comes full circle vs. GeorgiaContaining Georgia star TE Brock Bowers will be a ‘chess game’ for MichiganOrange Bowl area a ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 as Michigan and Georgia prep for playoffAlabama exploited Georgia’s stingy defense.

Michigan defensive back Dax Hill started Saturday against No. 3 Georgia in the Orange Bowl.

MIAMI, FLA. - As college football fans packed into hotels across Miami for the 2021 Orange Bowl between University of Michigan and University of Georgia, MLive.com hit the streets to Bulldog fans’ knowledge of the Wolverine state. READ MORE:See photos as Michigan football and its fans take over Miami area ahead of Orange BowlWolverine Confidential podcast: Daxton Hill update, previewing Michigan-GeorgiaWatch footage of Michigan football in action during Orange Bowl practiceOrange Bowl area a ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 as Michigan and Georgia prep for playoffThanks, NIL: How Michigan football players are cashing in during playoff runMichigan football finally beat Ohio State, won Big Ten. Michigan DC Mike Macdonald’s coaching journey comes full circle vs. GeorgiaContaining Georgia star TE Brock Bowers will be a ‘chess game’ for MichiganOrange Bowl area a ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 as Michigan and Georgia prep for playoffAlabama exploited Georgia’s stingy defense. Can Michigan follow a similar blueprint? Josh Gattis adjusts play calls to personnel, creating a winning formula for MichiganMichigan RB Blake Corum ‘finally back,’ recovered ahead of Orange Bowl

The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide topped the No. 4 Cincinnati Bearcats, 27-6, in their College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl.

PLANTATION, FLA. – On the eve of the Wolverines’ Miami showdown against Georgia, the Michigan Marching Band is putting on multiple public shows. The band performed Friday morning at at American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, about 20 minutes north of Hard Rock Stadium where they’ll lead an outdoor pep rally starting two hours before kickoff at 5:30 p.m.

The Michigan Wolverines are facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve.

Michigan is the underdog in Friday night’s showdown against Georgia in the Orange Bowl, but some national media aren’t shying away from picking the Wolverines. Although the Wolverines (12-1) are a consensus 7 1/2-point underdog for the College Football Playoff semifinal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (7:30 p.m., ESPN), four of seven CBS Sports writers have Michigan winning outright.

They were treated to performances from Michigan’s cheer squad, dance team and the Michigan Marching Band. Former Michigan football announcer and radio personality Anthony Bellino hosted the event. Alumni were bused in from the Michigan team hotel in Hallandale Beach to pack the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, not far from Hard Rock Stadium where the Orange Bowl will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Friday. READ MORE:See photos as Michigan football and its fans take over Miami area ahead of Orange BowlWolverine Confidential podcast: Daxton Hill update, previewing Michigan-GeorgiaWatch footage of Michigan football in action during Orange Bowl practiceOrange Bowl area a ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 as Michigan and Georgia prep for playoffThanks, NIL: How Michigan football players are cashing in during playoff runMichigan football finally beat Ohio State, won Big Ten. Josh Gattis adjusts play calls to personnel, creating a winning formula for MichiganMichigan RB Blake Corum ‘finally back,’ recovered ahead of Orange Bowl

Michigan will take the field against Georgia on Friday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal game in the Orange Bowl.

The Michigan State Spartans won their 11th and final game of the 2021 season with a comeback win over Pittsburgh in the Peach Bowl.

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2-ranked Michigan Wolverines enter Friday night’s Orange Bowl matchup with the No. The spread for the game is at 7.5 points according to all five sportsbooks we checked. In that case, getting 7.5 points may be enough for those betting on the Wolverines to cash a profit. The over/under is hovering right around 45 or 45.5 points depending on the sportsbook. SPREADFanDuel: +7.5 (-115)BetMGM: +7.5 (-115)Caesars Sportsbook: +7.5 (-115)DraftKings: +7.5 (-115)PointsBet: +7.5 (-115)OVER/UNDERFanDuel: 45.5 (Over -105/Under -115)BetMGM: 45.5 (-110)Caesars Sportsbook: 45.5 (-110)DraftKings: 45 (Over -115/Under -105)PointsBet: 45.5 (Over -105/Under -115)MONEYLINEFanDuel: +220BetMGM: +260Caesars Sportsbook: +240DraftKings: +230PointsBet: +235

The buzz around Michigan football is back. But Michigan has defied the odds in 2021, becoming the first team to reach the CFP after beginning the season unranked. “Created some new buzz with this 2021 team,” Harbaugh said Thursday. It was a good birthday. -Harbaugh on turning 58 on Dec. 23 and sharing a birthday with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart.

While Georgia has its own question marks as it reportedly deals with COVID-19 outbreaks, the status of Michigan safety Daxton Hill has become a question mark in recent days. Players were unwilling to address Hill’s location Wednesday, punting any questions about the first-team all-Big Ten defensive back to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh, speaking to the media for the first time in weeks on Thursday, called Hill “questionable” to play Friday night (7:30 p.m., ESPN). “We’ll know more today — whether he’ll be able to play.”More: Michigan DB Daxton Hill’s status unclear for Orange BowlWord surfaced early Tuesday that Hill did not travel with the team to Florida, where the second-ranked Wolverines have been since Saturday. If Hill is unable to play, expect freshman Rod Moore to step in and start at safety alongside senior Brad Hawkins.

You can now have a bobblehead of the Associated Press college football Coach of the Year. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has dropped this Jim Harbaugh bobblehead just in time for the Wolverines huge Orange Bowl game. The bobblehead is standing with his arms crossed in the middle of a tiny replica of Michigan Stadium. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is located at 170 S. 1st. Containing Georgia star TE Brock Bowers will be a ‘chess game’ for MichiganMichigan’s under-the-radar players credit Mike Macdonald for giving them a chance

The Michigan Wolverines are looking to beat the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl on New Year’s Eve and advance to their first National Championship game in over 20 years.

Orange Bowl practices are closed to media and the public, but fans can still get a glimpse of Michigan football leading up to Friday’s College Football Playoff showdown against Georgia. Staff from the Orange Bowl were granted access to the first 15 minutes of the Wolverines’ practice on Tuesday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and shot video of players stretching, warming up and going through drills. Although all media access to the team has been moved to virtual, MLive is in Florida covering the Wolverines in their first appearance in the CFP. To view more Orange Bowl content, check out the stories below. Josh Gattis adjusts play calls to personnel, creating a winning formula for MichiganMichigan RB Blake Corum ‘finally back,’ recovered ahead of Orange Bowl

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

We know about Heisman runner-up Aidan Hutchinson and his journey as he set the single-season sack record at 14 in 2021. But on the other side, junior edge rusher David Ojabo is making a name for himself.

The CDC has issued new guidance on how long you need to quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test or contact with someone who tests positive.

It was the kind of ending that Tim Boyle dreamed up many times in his quest to be a starting quarterback in the NFL.

The Lions had a chance to win another close, late game in Atlanta on Sunday but an interception thrown by backup quarterback Tim Boyle ended any hope of a win.

Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can apply for reimbursement from the federal government for up to $9,000 to cover the cost of funeral expenses.

The matchup between the similarly eerie bluebloods will be ratings galore as Michigan has had some of the highest-rated games on television this year.

The winner will advance to the National Championship game where they will face either Alabama or Cincinnati in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium on Jan. 10. 2022.

If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the championship game.

It's always a good time to reflect on the past to look ahead. The old saying goes, "You have to look back to move forward." But for these two powerhouses, there are slim pickings in the history category.

The Michigan Wolverines and the Georgia Bulldogs will face off at the Capital One Orange Bowl of the College Football Playoff semifinal inside Hardrock Stadium on Dec. 31. 2021.

A federal agency on Monday granted a license for a launchpad that would fly commercial rockets from coastal Georgia.

Democrat Stacey Abrams is calling on Congress to act on voting rights as she launches a second bid to become Georgia's governor.

Jenna Staiti had 21 points and 11 rebounds while coming up with a critical defensive stop in the final seconds of overtime to help No. 17 Georgia beat No. 2 North Carolina State 82-80.

An official with Rivian Automotive said the company was attracted to Georgia’s education system, resources and talent when choosing a site for its $5 billion battery and assembly plant, resources and talent already present in the state.

Michigan football received five new commitments in one day Wednesday, boosting its 2022 recruiting class into the top 10 during the early signing period.

A judge in coastal Georgia has set a sentencing date early next year for the three men convicted of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards.

Utah will face Ohio State in the 108th edition of the Rose Bowl.

Stacey Abrams' 2022 Democratic campaign for Georgia governor is likely to be different than her narrow 2018 loss.

Democrat Stacey Abrams says she is making another run for governor of Georgia.

Georgia officials struggling to distribute federal funds to prevent evictions have outlined plans to increase the speed at which they get the money to landlords and renters.

Three men were convicted of murder Wednesday in the February 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Gregory McMichael and his son, Travis, and their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan.

More than 100 Afghans believed to have been at risk from the Taliban have been granted temporary shelter in Greece after being evacuated on a special flight to the northern city of Thessaloniki.

Hundreds of pastors are rallying at the Georgia courthouse where three white men are on trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Defendant Travis McMichael is testifying Thursday for a second day in the trial of the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.

Alabama coach Nick Saban and Georgia’s Kirby Smart continue to make their ability to field elite defenses a big part of their formula for maintaining consistently elite programs in the Southeastern Conference.

Defendant Travis McMichael is giving a testimony Wednesday in the trial of the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.

Race was always going to be at the forefront of the trial of three white men in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.