Today: July 08, 2024
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A Batman researcher said 'gay' in a talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit

An author's clash with a Georgia school district over a brief mention of homosexuality in a presentation highlights the reach of conservatives' push for what what they call parents' rights

A Batman researcher said 'gay' in a talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit
News|World

California man indicted for allegedly making threats to Georgia prosecutor in Trump election case

A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for sending threats to the district attorney who is overseeing the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and 18 others on charges of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia

News|Political

Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections

Four prominent former officials in Georgia are joining a group that says it will try to counteract efforts to make people distrust elections

Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections
Business|News|Political

Hearing complaints over property taxes, some Georgia lawmakers look to limit rising values

Some Georgia lawmakers are looking for ways to provide relief from property taxes

Hearing complaints over property taxes, some Georgia lawmakers look to limit rising values
News|Political

Former federal official Johnson and ex-Trump aide Jack win Georgia GOP nominations for US House

Georgia Republicans have settled two U.S. House nominations in runoffs

Former federal official Johnson and ex-Trump aide Jack win Georgia GOP nominations for US House
Business|Lifestyle|News|Travel

The fizz is gone: Atlanta's former Coca-Cola museum demolished for parking lot

Georgia’s state government is demolishing a building that once housed a Coca-Cola museum

The fizz is gone: Atlanta's former Coca-Cola museum demolished for parking lot
Environment|Health

Atlanta water woes extend into fourth day as city finally cuts off leak gushing into streets

For at least some residents, Atlanta’s water problems aren't over

Atlanta water woes extend into fourth day as city finally cuts off leak gushing into streets
Business|Economy|Technology

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

An internet trade group is suing the state of Georgia to block a law requiring sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment in cash or some other offline method

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers
Environment|Science|Technology

US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is calling for more nuclear reactors to be built in the United States and worldwide

US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors
Health|News

Gunman wounds 3 in Atlanta food court before being shot by officer, police say

Authorities say a gunman shot three people at a food court in downtown Atlanta before then getting shot by a police officer

Gunman wounds 3 in Atlanta food court before being shot by officer, police say
News|Political

Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat

Backed by Donald Trump, Republican Brian Jack is trying to power his way to the nomination in an open Georgia congressional

Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat
News|Political

Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate

A Georgia congressional candidate convicted for illegally demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has walked out of a televised debate with a fellow Republican

Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate
Business|Economy|News|Political

Atlanta mayor pledges to aid businesses harmed by water outages as he looks to upgrade system

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says he will support a plan to spend $5 million reimbursing businesses for losses during water outages in the city in recent days

Atlanta mayor pledges to aid businesses harmed by water outages as he looks to upgrade system
News

Water begins to flow again in downtown Atlanta after outage that began Friday

Water pressure is returning to downtown Atlanta and nearby neighborhoods

Water begins to flow again in downtown Atlanta after outage that began Friday
News|Political

Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally, for seat on the RNC

Georgia Republicans have elected to the Republican National Committee a conservative activist who helped organize the pro-Donald Trump rally on Jan. 6, 2021

Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally, for seat on the RNC
News|Political

Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNC

Amy Kremer is a conservative activist who helped organize the Jan. 6, 2021 rally that led to a mob storming the U.S. Capitol

Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNC
Economy|News

Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break

Georgia lawmakers vowed they were going to rein in tax breaks for businesses this year, but their efforts came to nothing

Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break
News|Political

Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration

Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trump’s endorsement of Jack

Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration
Business|Environment|News|Technology

A second new nuclear reactor is completed in Georgia. The carbon-free power comes at a high price

The second of two new nuclear reactors in Georgia has entered commercial operation

A second new nuclear reactor is completed in Georgia. The carbon-free power comes at a high price
Business|News|Political

U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su says workers at southern auto plants should be free to unionize without employer or political interference, even as some southern states pass new laws meant to inhibit organized labor

U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
News

Georgia prosecutors renew challenge of a law they say undermines their authority

Three district attorneys in Georgia are asking a judge to strike down a law creating a commission to discipline and remove prosecutors

Georgia prosecutors renew challenge of a law they say undermines their authority
News|Political

A new election law battle is brewing in Georgia, this time over voter challenges

Georgia has seen furious battles over election laws ever since Democrat Stacey Abrams’ narrow loss to Republican Brian Kemp in the 2018 governor’s race

A new election law battle is brewing in Georgia, this time over voter challenges
Business|News|Political|Technology

Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media

Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts

Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
News|Political

Georgia lawmakers advance bills targeting immigrant-friendly policies

The Georgia Senate on Thursday pushed through bills aimed at forcing local governments to help deport immigrants instead of sheltering them

Georgia lawmakers advance bills targeting immigrant-friendly policies
Business|News|Political

Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

Georgia lawmakers have made it harder for workers at companies getting state economic incentives to unionize, in what could be a violation of federal law

Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

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