Giant Jorō spiders are spreading across the US at an alarming rate, as scientists warn of unknown impact on local ecosystems.

Georgia may not have been the original entry point for the invasive Joro spider after all. While the state was long believed to be the epicenter of the species’ spread in the U.S., new research from ...

Research from Georgia Gwinnett College suggests that the invasive Joro spider in Georgia may carry a bacteria that could help control its population. The study, led by Dr. James Russell and Dr. Chris ...

If you have been on edge dodging spider webs around your home, you are not the only one. The Upstate is reporting increased sightings of the Joro spider, an invasive species native to East Asia.Female ...

One of the scariest spiders native to Georgia is the brown recluse. But is it worth all of that fear? Here's what to look for: The legs of a brown recluse span roughly the size of a quarter to a ...