Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

Alligators aren’t all that’s lurking in southeast swamps as University of Georgia research uncovers increased levels of a toxic metal in the water.

The Asian needle ant is raising health concerns due to its venomous sting which can in some instances trigger anaphylactic ...

There have been new sightings of a potentially deadly invasive species as the Asian needle ant spreads across the U.S.

There have been new sightings of a potentially deadly invasive species as the Asian needle ant spreads across the U.S.

Back in 1965, 60 years ago, it was President Lyndon Johnson pulling rank on Gov. George Wallace to deploy the guard to protect demonstrators during a Selma-to-Montgomery march over voting rights for ...

Joro spiders may pop up all across your backyard, but these new invasive species could cause more health issues. What to know ...

There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones according to First Response Safety Training, what to look for, and how ...

There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones according to First Response Safety Training, what to look for, and how ...

The spiders are native to Asia but were initially found in Georgia around 2013 and 2014. Since then, they have moved to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Alabama, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina ...

"They're no more venomous than any other garden spider," according to Andy Davis, a researcher from the University of Georgia. "They're not going to attack you. They're not going to jump off the ...

One case was reported in Oklahoma after a person had traveled there from northern Georgia, according to Penn State. Joro spiders are venomous but do not have "medically important" bites ...