Should we loosen fireworks laws?

A bill in the General Assembly aims to unwind Georgia law regarding fireworks, making the state fall more in line with neighboring states that allow their sale, and raising revenue through taxes in the process. But a group of pediatricians says such a law will lead to more maiming and injuring of citizens , especially children.

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Atlanta airport flyers, staff celebrate freedom — from travel headaches

Despite hundreds of thousands flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Fourth of July weekend, airport staff and travelers experienced few issues.

Buddy Carter says grandchildren safe after being at flooded Texas summer camp

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter of St. Simons Island said his grandchildren are safe but they lost a cousin in the flash flooding from the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas

Atlanta leaders eye trails as part of solution to city’s traffic woes

The 535-mile expansion plan, known as Trails ATL, aims to make the city more walkable, bringing 10-minute access to trails for 95% of city residents by 2052.

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