Georgia (U.S. state)-related events during the year 2024
The following is a list of events of the year 2024 in Georgia .
Incumbents
State government
Events February 22 – Laken Riley , a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University , was murdered by Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan migrant.[ 1]
March 12
June 17 – Six people, including three children, are killed in a house fire in Newnan , five others are hospitalized.[ 4]
June 27 – A Presidential Debate hosted by CNN between incumbent President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump takes place in Atlanta .[ 5]
August 14 – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration announces that it seized more than 2,300 lb (1,000 kg) of methamphetamines hidden in celery at a farmers market in Forest Park . A Mexican citizen was arrested in relation to the seizure.[ 6]
August 27 – Two workers are killed and one other is injured in a aircraft tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta .[ 7]
September 4 – 2024 Apalachee High School shooting : Four people are killed and nine people are wounded in a mass school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder .[ 8]
September 27 – At least 25 people are killed and more than 900,000 people are reported to be without power due to high winds and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in Georgia. A rare flash flood emergency is also issued for the Atlanta metropolitan area .[ 9]
September 29 – Approximately 17,000 people are ordered to evacuate their homes and more are ordered to shelter in place after a fire, potentially causing hazardous chlorine contamination, occurs at a BioLab facility in Conyers .[ 10]
October 1 – The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter , turns 100 years old, becoming the first centenarian former President in US history.[ 11]
October 19 – At least seven people are killed and several others are reported missing when a dock collapses on Sapelo Island .[ 12]
November 20 – José Antonio Ibarra is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the brutal murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.[ 13]
December 29 – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100 in Plains .[ 14]
See also
References
^ Ford, Ryne Dennis and Wayne. "Nursing student Laken Riley killed while running at UGA intramural fields. What we know" . Athens Banner-Herald . Retrieved 2024-12-06 . ^ "AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the March 12 presidential contests" . AP News . 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-09-30 .^ "AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the March 12 presidential contests" . AP News . 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-09-30 .^ "6 dead, 5 hurt in devastating Georgia house fire" . ABC News . Retrieved 2024-09-30 .^ Krieg, Eric Bradner, Daniel Strauss, Steve Contorno, Arit John, Gregory (2024-06-28). "Takeaways from CNN's presidential debate with Biden and Trump | CNN Politics" . CNN . Retrieved 2024-12-06 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link )^ "More than 2,300 pounds of meth is found hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market" . AP News . 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-09-30 .^ "2 workers killed and 1 injured in tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta" . AP News . 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-09-30 .^ Paget, Isabel Rosales, John Miller, Nick Valencia, Dakin Andone, Sharif (2024-09-04). "14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say" . CNN . Retrieved 2024-09-30 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link )^ Sundby, Alex; Hanson, Tom; Dakss, Brian; Yeomans, David (2024-09-30). "Helene death toll tops 100 as Southeast digs out from storm's devastation - CBS News" . www.cbsnews.com . Retrieved 2024-09-30 . ^ Quednow, Cindy Von (2024-09-29). "A reaction following a fire at a Georgia chemical plant is forcing evacuations and road closures" . CNN . Retrieved 2024-09-30 . ^ "Jimmy Carter, former US president, turns 100" . BBC News . 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2024-10-01 .^ "At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia's Sapelo Island" . AP News . 2024-10-19. Retrieved 2024-10-24 .^ Ford, Ryne Dennis and Wayne. "Laken Riley Murder Case: Judge gives verdict in Jose Ibarra murder trial" . Athens Banner-Herald . Retrieved 2024-12-06 . ^ "Jimmy Carter, oldest of all US presidents, dies aged 100" . BBC News . 2024-12-29. Retrieved 2024-12-30 .
