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Former Sen. Johnny Isakson, A Giant In Georgia Politics, Dies At 76
While bitter partisanship and fierce ideological battles define today's political landscape, former Sen. Isakson was beloved and respected.
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Coastal Spaceport Plan Hits Turbulence On Eve Of Federal License Announcement
It occurs days before the Federal Aviation Administration is slated to announce whether it will grant a controversial plan.
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Fear Of Homelessness For The Holidays: Georgia Rental Aid Plan Still Dysfunctional
Valdosta's Nakima Reid has been waiting four months to find out if she'll receive emergency rental assistance that would help her family.
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State Agency Drops Plan To Limit At-Home Care For Dozens Of People With Disabilities
State agency officials abandoned a controversial plan that would have limited at-home nursing care for about 200 people with disabilities.
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The Dirty Dozen: Coal Ash And Shipwreck On Infamous Water Polluter List
Massive amounts of toxic coal ash will be left in unlined pits – where they sit in groundwater at five sites – under Georgia Power's plan.
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Forecasters See Full Georgia Economic Recovery In 2022, But Some Won't Feel It
Next year will be the year Georgia recovers from its nearly two-year COVID-19 slump, according to University of Georgia economic forecasts.
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Lobbying Group Dubs Georgia's Top Court A ‘Hellhole', Providing Fodder For Perennial Business-Friendly Tort Push
The American Tort Reform Association rated Georgia's Supreme Court as a "judicial hellhole," placing it among the nation's worst courts.
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A Rural Georgia Community Reels After Hospital Closes
Lacandie Gipson struggled to breathe; immediately she could not receive treatment according to the report, because her hospital had closed.
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Judge Rejects Motions To Dismiss Lawsuits Challenging Georgia Voting Law
Eight federal lawsuits challenging Georgia's voting law remain alive after a judge rejected motions to dismiss them Thursday.
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Perdue's Candidacy Quickly Complicates 2022 Governor's Race
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue has joined the race to become the state's next governor, setting up a bruising primary against sitting Kemp.
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Advocates Rally Against Plan To Bypass Healthcare.Gov As Feds Seek Public Input
Advocates are calling on the public to weigh in – again – on the governor's plan to bypass healthcare.gov.
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Raffensperger Defends Record And Voting Law, Heading Into Busy 2022
Raffensperger said "he continues to advocate for fair and honest elections," amid vacuous accusations from Trump that have been discredited.
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Perdue Challenges Kemp, Upending Georgia's Race For Governor
Former Georgia U.S. Senator and Trump ally David Perdue has now publicly declared he will challenge Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Investigation Urged Of Doctor Who Operated On Immigrant Women In Detention In Georgia
The report says Dr. Mahendra Amin is accused of performing gynecological procedures on immigrant women in a center without their consent.
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Racial Motivation Of Arbery's Murderers More Explicit When Case Returns To Court
The two McMichaels and Bryan's federal hate crime trial in two months could focus more on racism, criminal law experts predict.
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Abrams Entry In 2022 Governor's Race Puts Pressure On Kemp, Rest Of GOP Field
Stacey Abrams will make a run at the Georgia governor's mansion in 2022, potentially setting the stage for a fiery rematch against Kemp.
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State Lawmakers Consider Lifting Raw Milk Restrictions To Include Humans
Raw milk can only be sold in Georgia as a pet product, but there is growing concern about the unpasteurized milk and its human consumption.
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Georgia Secretary Of State Raffensberger Sues Justice Department Over Voting Records Delay
He is suing over allegations the federal agency failed to respond to records requests for communication with prominent liberal groups.
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Georgia Environmental Regulators Propose $3 Million Fine For Golden Ray Pollution
(There are details herein about the fine from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.)
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Poll Suggests 2020 Election Denial Could Suppress GOP Turnout In 2022
The report indicates "unfounded and unproven accusations of election fraud spearheaded by Trump," and prominent Republicans, sow distrust.