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Georgia state senators push change to hand-marked paper ballots — again

The Republican voting proposal also would call for hand-counted audits and the end of countywide in-person early voting.

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Are Georgia’s youth being manipulated by Big Tech?

Cellphones have become weapons for cyberbullies, and Big Tech has done little to address the issue.

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Bills that awaited a second chance this session

Lawmakers have hundreds of leftover bills from last session. Here are some that could see traction in 2026.

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DOT Secretary: Georgia trip shows why U.S. is in golden age of travel

My visits to Delta, Atlanta airport and beyond showed me the spirit of ‘sheer American will’ is alive and well.

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Trump is losing America because he flanks himself with incompetent loyalists

The president’s nature is erratic and undisciplined. As a result, his governing style has festered ineptitude around him.

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Georgia Republicans care more about affordability than Democrats

Peach State GOP lawmakers are working on proposals - some better than others - to reduce the tax burden on every-day citizens.

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MARTA to launch revamped bus network, ‘last-mile’ van service

More buses in busy places and an on-demand vanpool mark the biggest changes for MARTA in decades.

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Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

PHOTOS: Qualifying week begins in Georgia

Incumbents and political hopefuls officially filed paperwork at the Georgia capitol to run in their perspective races.

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Photos: Cambridge defeats Tucker in second round of state basketball tournament

The Cambridge Bears hosted the Tucker Tigers at home in the second round of the 2026 GHSA basketball state tournament. Cambridge defeated Tucker, 58-56.

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Photos: Cedar Grove defeats Cairo in first round of state tournament

Cedar Grove defeated Cairo, which was granted a last-minute berth to the 2026 GHSA basketball state tournament and was down nine players due to suspension, in the first round.