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NewsGADescendants of Georgia’s first Black lawmakers hope to elevate their stories through new monument
More than 150 years after they were expelled from the Legislature, Georgia’s first Black lawmakers, known as the Original 33, are set to receive a permanent memorial in their name. State Rep. Carl Gilliard, a Savannah Democrat, hosted the inaugural “original 33” memorial day ceremony at the state Capitol this year highlighting the passage of […]
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Bookman: Georgia election chaos is a deliberate policy choice
The last thing Georgia needs in the 2026 midterms is more election-related chaos, more court fights and allegations of election theft, more distrust and more conspiracy-driven nonsense. Such nonsense is breaking our country apart. Yet, whether through incompetence or design, that’s exactly where we appear to be headed. The problem dates back to 2024, when […]
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Scott’s rivals take a break from politics after the longtime congressman’s death upends the election
Georgia Congressman David Scott’s death has upended next month’s primary election, when the longtime Democratic lawmaker had planned to defend the metro Atlanta seat against a crowded field of intraparty challengers. Scott, the first and only elected official to represent the 13th Congressional District after it was created in the early 2000s, qualified to run […]
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State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires
After the Georgia Forestry Commission issued its first ever mandatory burn ban for 91 counties in the lower half of the state, Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for those same counties due to two wildfires that are expected to grow and cause hazy conditions across the state at least until Saturday. An active […]
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LocalGAOfficials break ground on GA-400 express lanes project
GDOT has described it as the "largest transportation infrastructure project in state history."
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Georgia Congressman David Scott remembered for tenacity, perseverance
Congressman David Scott, who rose from humble origins to a 50-year career in politics, including more than 20 years in Congress, has died. Those who worked with him say they’ll remember him as a man of dignity and respect. “The David Scott I met in the Georgia Legislature was the same David Scott I served […]
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Georgia Democrats decry steep drop in ACA enrollment
When congressional Republicans allowed pandemic-era enhanced health insurance subsidies to expire at the end of last year, Georgia Democrats and at least one notable Republican warned that a spike in premiums for Affordable Care Act plans would cause many Georgians to lose their coverage. New data obtained this week from the Current GA and the […]
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Georgia Supreme Court to weigh in on medical monitoring question for those exposed to BioLab plume
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case related to the massive cloud of smoke that billowed for weeks from a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers in 2024 The major question before the court: If you’ve been exposed to potentially toxic substances but haven’t gotten sick, should a court be […]
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Georgia’s ACA enrollment plunges, raising concerns for rural hospitals
More than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage amid stiff premium price hikes for federally subsidized Affordable Care Act plans, according to data obtained by The Current GA and the Georgia Recorder. The 37% enrollment drop – from 1.5 million Georgians in January 2025 to 950,000 as of April 17, 2026 — […]
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Judge clears Fitz Johnson to remain on ballot in Georgia residency dispute
A Georgia administrative law judge ruled Friday that Republican Public Service Commission candidate Fitz Johnson can remain on the May 19 and November 3 ballots despite concerns that he primarily lives outside of the district. The decision by Judge Kimberly Schroer from the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings concludes that while Johnson spends the […]
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Georgia governor stumps for Dooley in closely watched U.S. Senate race
CANTON — Gov. Brian Kemp toured metro Atlanta Monday to stump for his preferred candidate in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race, former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley. Dooley entered the race in August with Kemp’s backing after Kemp declined to throw his hat in the ring to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley’s in a […]
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LocalGALanes reopen after 'hazardous material' spill on I-75 South in Cobb County
"Although an undetermined quantity of product was released, none escaped emergency containment, and there should be no impact to the environment," Marietta Fire said
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AccidentsGATRAFFIC: Pedestrian seriously injured in crash on Macland Road in Cobb County
Cobb County DOT reported it on the eastbound lanes just past Villa Rica Road.
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AccidentsGAHow connected vehicle technology could significantly decrease traffic crashes
Georgia is a leading state in testing and installing connected vehicle tech, but U.S. automakers have balked at the life-saving devices.
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Abortion debate plays out in Georgia Supreme Court race
The battle over two seats on Georgia’s Supreme Court is heating up. This week, three major organizations announced support for candidates in this year’s contested races. Incumbent Justice Charlie Bethel is being challenged by Miracle Rankin, a personal injury attorney and former president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and former Democratic state […]
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LocalGAAtlanta Streets Alive to transform Peachtree Street into Arts Festival on Sunday
Experience urban vibrancy as Atlanta Streets Alive turns Peachtree Street into a bustling car-free arts festival. Several roads will be closed during the event.
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LocalGAGridlock Guy: Help 911 dispatchers help you
A 911 call taker urges the importance of knowing one’s location and remaining calm, when precious seconds count.
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Election officials left in limbo as state leaders contemplate next steps for ballot QR codes
It’s rare to see any sort of consensus when it comes to elections and voting in Georgia politics. But on the subject of how elections across the state will be run this upcoming November, elected officials, advocates and elections workers alike will agree on one thing: Right now, there doesn’t seem to be a clear […]
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Georgia endorsements and fundraising: Who’s in and who’s out?
Like a screen door with a busted latch on a windy day, election season is in full swing in Georgia. The May 19 primary is just over a month away, and in this week’s political round up, we’ve got the scoop on some major endorsements, including big ones from labor leaders in the state. And […]
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LocalGAOil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies toward a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
A freer flow of oil could take pressure off prices not only for gasoline but also for groceries and all kinds of other products that get moved by vehicles.
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