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NewsGACandidates in crowded race for metro Atlanta district are now battling for an open seat in Congress
A race for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District started with a crowded field of candidates who had hoped to unseat a longtime lawmaker, but after the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s death in April, the seat is open for the first time since 2002. Beating Scott would have been an uphill battle for any of the […]
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Kemp rejects calls to redraw this year’s political maps, early voting surge and other news
Independence Day is still a couple months away, but there were plenty of fireworks in Georgia this week. Some of them went off in a Georgia Public Broadcasting studio, where the Atlanta Press Club hosted debates this week ahead of Georgia’s May 19 primary elections. In this week’s political roundup, we spotlight a revealing moment […]
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Late Congressman David Scott honored at Georgia’s Capitol
Current and former federal and state officials joined the late Congressman David Scott’s family for a memorial service at the Georgia State Capitol, where he was lying in repose Friday. Speakers at the memorial celebrated his long life of public service, highlighting his role as the first African American to chair the U.S. House Agriculture […]
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LocalGATRAFFIC: I-85 clearing after police activity, bomb squad robot deployed in DeKalb County
A police response on I-85 in DeKalb County appeared to include a bomb squad robot deployed early Friday.
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LocalGATRAFFIC: I-285 East lanes closed in DeKalb County
A crash has lanes closed on I-285 East in south DeKalb early Friday morning.
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Georgia GOP race for state school chief pits incumbent experience against calls for change
Fred “Bubba” Longgrear has big goals for Georgia’s public schools. Longgrear is president of the Georgia School Superintendents Association, and he’s running as a Republican for state school superintendent. In a phone interview, Longgrear said his top priorities include helping local districts deal with student discipline, boosting elementary school literacy rates and increasing the emphasis […]
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AccidentsGADriver suspected of DUI hits car then a school bus in Bartow County crash: GSP
No injuries were reported on the school bus.
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Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act could impact future political maps in Georgia
Some prominent Republicans started calling for Georgia lawmakers to redraw the state’s political maps hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that dilutes a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Democrats have roundly condemned the decision, which they say risks fair representation for minority voters across the country, and urged Georgia […]
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The 2020 election continues to cast a shadow over the race for Georgia’s next top election official
Eight candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top elections official faced off during a series of debates Tuesday, with candidates across the political spectrum seeking to cast themselves as defenders of free, fair and transparent elections in Georgia. The secretary of state’s office is responsible for overseeing elections, regulating corporate filings and managing professional licenses. […]
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Candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top lawyer sharpen attacks as early voting starts
Four candidates are pledging to bring a fighting spirit to the attorney general’s office in Georgia, although what they plan to fight for depends largely on which side of the aisle they fall. On the Republican side are state Sen. Bill Cowsert of Athens and state Sen. Brian Strickland of McDonough, and the Democrats competing […]
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LocalGAFulton County school bus driver feels bond to his community in job he never thought he would keep
David Semeria's 17-year school bus driving career has lasted nearly 17 years longer than he thought it would.
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LocalGATRAFFIC: I-985 South slowdown in Gwinnett County
A nasty crash involving what appears to be three or four vehicles has shut down I-985 South near Buford on Tuesday.
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GOP candidates for governor in Georgia clash over the mounds of cash pouring into the race
A pair of debates aimed at informing voters ahead of the May primary election was mostly tense and sometimes personal as frontrunners in both the Republican and Democratic primaries in the race for governor took the opportunity to sling attacks previously reserved for the airwaves. Candidates from both parties honed in on promises aimed to […]
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LocalGATRAFFIC: Lanes cleared on GA-400 North after truck caught fire
Fire crews were on scene putting out a truck fire Monday on GA-400 North at Mansell Road.
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As early voting starts, GOP Senate hopefuls make appeals to Georgia voters, spar with each other
Five men seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff shared a debate stage Sunday, each seeking to distinguish himself to Georgia voters. The frontrunners are Congressman Mike Collins, Congressman Buddy Carter and former football coach Derek Dooley. Jonathan McColumn, a pastor and retired brigadier general in the U.S. […]
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AccidentsGAAtlanta Police seek driver in deadly Friday night hit-and-run near Buford Hwy Connector
Atlanta Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian near Buford Hwy Connector; the driver fled the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
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Georgia Dems push for ‘28 national convention, Ossoff tries to tamp down presidential talk and more
Death and destruction dominated the headlines in Georgia this week. The political world mourned the death of long-time Congressman David Scott, whose passing is set to bring about yet another special election. At the same time, firefighters are working hard to contain massive wildfires in south Georgia, where drought conditions have turned part of the […]
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Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sight
A pair of wildfires in south Georgia are the two largest blazes currently being fought in the nation, and one of them is now the most destructive wildfire in Georgia history in terms of buildings lost, Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday. Kemp briefed reporters at the Waycross-Ware County Airport in Waycross after surveying some of […]
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Three current professors sue Emory University over April 2024 arrests at campus protest
Two years after pro-Palestine protests rocked Emory University’s campus, three professors filed a complaint against the institution, alleging wrongful arrests and prosecution, negligence and a breach of free expression policies by the university. In April 2024, Emory University Police Department officers arrested professors Noelle McAfee, Emil’ Keme and Caroline Fohlin during a protest on the […]
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LocalGALane closures on I-285 in Smyrna/Vinings this weekend
The Georgia Department of Transportation says crews will be out to work on a project along seven miles of I-285 around Smyrna and Vinings over the weekend.
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