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Michael Thurmond Enters 2026 Georgia Governor’s Race with Focus on Unity and Experience
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From Student to Leader: Elise Durham NABJ’s New Executive Director
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Warnock Leads Effort to End Racial Bias in Black Home Appraisals
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Elon Musk Fired 6,000 USDA Workers — The U.S. Is Now Confronting a Threat from Invasive Species and Financial Fallout
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DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across Departments
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6 Unknowns After Trump Strikes Iran
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Monster Jam Athens: High-Flying Trucks and Hometown Cheers
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Village at Legacy to Deliver Community-Focused Housing at Legacy Park
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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
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Falcons Fans Invited to Watch 2025 Camp Practices Live
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MARTA Approves Budget Focused on Rider Experience, Infrastructure Upgrades
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From Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His Legacy
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History Made: Austell, GA Appoints First Female Police Chief in Cobb County
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New Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare Structure
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Predatory Lending Claims Move Forward: TitleMax Loses Bid to Dismiss NC Case
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Atlanta Dream Guard Allisha Gray Earns First-Ever Player of the Week Honor
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Fighting Violence with Values: HWPL Georgia Leads the Way
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The Future Works Here: ICRA 2025 Highlights Robotics Jobs and Education
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Morehouse Picks Alumnus and National Scholar to Write Its Next Chapter
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Six Metro Areas Get Grants to Improve Streets and Transit
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Live Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music Venue
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From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride
From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride

MARTA offers safe, early rail and shuttle service for the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race. Let MARTA drive you to Atlanta’s biggest running event.

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New Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community Growth
New Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community Growth

DeKalb County boosts regional collaboration, secures Memorial Drive redevelopment, invests in youth public safety, and delivers over $200 million in tax relief for homeowners in 2025.

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Can We Go to the Zoo One Weekend?

By Richard Rose | July 1, 2025 In the 1950s and 60s in Memphis, Black residents still aspired to participate in city, county, and state leadership.  Jim Crow rules were…

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UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts
UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts

UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.

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Moderate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from Trump
Moderate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from Trump

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis won’t seek reelection in 2026 after Trump-backed threats, setting up a high-stakes GOP primary and Senate battleground showdown.

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Broadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne Remembered
Broadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne Remembered

Lena Horne broke barriers in Hollywood and civil rights, becoming a trailblazing icon whose courage, music, and legacy continue to inspire generations of Black artists and activists.

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Crustacean Nation Rises: How Athens is Building a Hockey Empire
Crustacean Nation Rises: How Athens is Building a Hockey Empire

The Athens Rock Lobsters return October 25 with new coach Garrett Rutledge, fan-favorite mascot Clawdius, and high hopes after a record-breaking debut FPHL season.

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How Much Did Trump’s Strikes Damage Iran?
How Much Did Trump’s Strikes Damage Iran?

Despite bold claims of obliteration, U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities face scrutiny as experts warn true damage and uranium status remain uncertain.

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DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across Departments
DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across Departments

DeKalb County hosts July 10 job fair with over 500 openings, including 250 public safety roles. On-site interviews and same-day offers available. Register now.

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Trump Allies Rage as Nobel Nomination Is Withdrawn
Trump Allies Rage as Nobel Nomination Is Withdrawn

Donald Trump Jr. blasts Nobel Committee for racism, slamming its decision to honor Obama while denying Trump the Peace Prize despite recent ceasefire efforts.

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