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LocalGABill creating standards for community health workers in Georgia has stalled
A plan to strengthen health access in rural and underserved communities in Georgia through community health workers is on life support in the Georgia Legislature. The legislation, House Bill 291, has passed the House and an amended version passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee last week. But in Monday’s gatekeeping Senate Rules Committee, […]
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Under no-warrant DNA collection, any Georgian’s genetic data could end up in police custody
Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation that would require police to collect DNA from people charged with — but not convicted of — crimes. This would happen without a warrant or due process of any kind. Supporters say these DNA-collection bills are targeted at criminals, but the sweeping proposals could impact anyone in Georgia, including people […]
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AccidentsGAGridlock Guy: Some money-saving methods for gas are more obvious than others
Watching one’s lead foot and a vehicle’s weight are among the ways drivers can shave some driving costs during Spring Break trips.
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Macon No Kings event ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about cooperation with ICE
MACON, Ga. — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Macon, about 80 miles south of Atlanta, for another round of No Kings demonstrations. But the event abruptly ended when the local sheriff was invited up to address concerns about his agency’s cooperation with federal immigration officers. She Keene, an organizer with the advocacy organization Macon Rising, […]
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Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session
Things are coming to a head in the world of Georgia politics. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are running around like crazy as the annual lawmaking session winds down. That means trickery can often be afoot as legislators become desperate to get their bills passed before the buzzer, such as a bill that passed Friday […]
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Georgia Senate passes budget with funding boost for services for people with disabilities
The Georgia Senate has passed its version of a $38.5 billion state budget for next fiscal year, although the spending plan is destined to now be hashed out behind the scenes by leaders of both chambers. Senate Appropriations Chair Blake Tillery, a Vidalia Republican running for lieutenant governor, presented the budget on the Senate floor […]
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Fulton County, Justice Department battle for custody of 2020 election documents
Attorneys representing Fulton County faced off against the U.S. Department of Justice in federal court Friday, seeking the return of more than 650 boxes of 2020 election records that FBI agents seized from a county elections warehouse in January. The hearing, which was held in a federal courthouse in Atlanta, was scheduled last week after […]
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Georgia taxpayers paid for greater visibility into policing. Now lawmakers want to block their view
What started as an attempt to curb the reputational harm of mugshots posted online has morphed into fast-moving legislation that would limit Georgians’ oversight of police activities. Senate Bill 482 would greatly diminish the public’s ability to access footage from police-worn body cameras, dash-board cameras in patrol cars, and other video captured by law enforcement officers […]
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AccidentsGAMARTA rolling out new fare gates, payment options this weekend; old gates to remain open until replaced
MARTA's Better Breeze system debuts Saturday and allows riders to tap mobile wallets and credit cards at gates and buses.
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Lawmakers may restrict access to police video and mugshots in Georgia
A bill making its way through the Georgia Legislature in the final days of the session aims to protect the innocent and victims of tragedies, but free speech advocates say it could disadvantage some news outlets. The goal of Senate Bill 482 is to prevent businesses lawmakers characterize as exploitative – like websites that publish […]
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AccidentsGACrash involving Children's Atlanta ambulance on I-85 North in Gwinnett; no patient was on board, crew not seriously hurt
Investigations determined that a driver in a black Ram 1500 improperly changed lanes, striking a Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Medical Transport Unit.
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AccidentsGAHeading to the Braves home opener? Here is how to plan your ride
Cobb DOT says Truist Park's traffic plan is largely unchanged, entering its 10th season, but fans need to remember to buy parking first.
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AccidentsGATraffic Alert: Crash involving 2 vehicles causing delays on I-285 NB in Cobb County
The incident happened just north of the Atlanta Road exit.
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Bookman: Long lines at airports lead back to Trump’s 2020 election loss
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the keystone to metro Atlanta’s economic prosperity, has been a wreck for much of this week. With security lines that can be four hours or longer, flights have been missed, vacations have been missed, TSA paychecks have been missed, and thousands of passengers are getting … well, a word that rhymes with […]
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Environmental groups sue over Georgia Power’s energy expansion for data centers
A group of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Georgia Public Service Commission, appealing the December approval of a massive expansion of power infrastructure for Georgia Power. The 42-page lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Superior Court, alleges that the commission broke the law by approving nearly 10 gigawatts of new energy generation by […]
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Bill banning protests near religious services in Georgia sparks First Amendment concerns
Senate Bill 591, sponsored by Dahlonega Republican Sen. Steve Gooch, passed the Senate earlier this month with a 39-to-13 vote with Republicans unified in support and Democrats split. It is on its way to the state House after unanimously moving through a House committee Tuesday.
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AccidentsGATraffic Alert: Lanes back open on I-75 S in Cobb Co. after 18-wheeler FedEx truck crashes into bridge beam
The incident happened on I-75 southbound at Delk Road.
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Local election workers ready for midterms as lawmakers ponder big changes to Georgia’s voting system
ATHENS, Ga. — At a convention center in downtown Athens, the air buzzes with conversation. Vendors line the hallways, stickers and other merch scattered across tables. Projector screens display giant basketballs alongside the American flag. It’s not March Madness. It’s the annual conference for the Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials. Sixty miles […]
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Judge, expressing doubt on abortion murder charge, grants bond to Georgia mother
A Coastal Georgia district attorney and a Superior Court judge said Monday they were doubtful that enough evidence exists to move forward with a malice murder charge against a 31-year-old Camden County mother arrested earlier this month for an alleged illegal abortion, paving the way for a possible reduction or dismissal of charges. Kingsland police […]
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AccidentsGABuying an e-bike? What an expert says you need to know in Georgia
What classifies e-bikes, where to buy them, and where to ride them are all key elements in safety.
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