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Here are the new Georgia laws now in effect
New Georgia laws, which took effect July 1, will impact cellphones in schools, medical cannabis rules, paid maternal leave and more.
Yes, that’s a bald eagle on your Delta flight
On a flight from Atlanta to Philadelphia on the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Delta passengers had an unexpected travel companion: a bald eagle
The glamour and grind of preparing for Miss Georgia
Aleks Arwood from Miss Gwinnett County gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her journey to the crown.
Murder sparks mayhem in 5 new thrillers by Southern authors
Snake handlers, missing teens and dead bodies populate summer page-turners.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Adam Sandler was the surprise officiant and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd filled with sports and entertainment stars.
V-103 host Francesca Amiker sues Big Tigger’s wife, claiming defamation
Alicia Brown accuses Amiker of an inappropriate relationship with Tigger.
America at 250: Was slavery wrong? Museums must now answer that question.
Descendants of enslaved ceramist David Drake invite all museums holding his works to return ownership to rightful heirs.
9 hours agoRick Jackson’s win is a plot twist that may upend the Ossoff-Bottoms ticket
The billionaire health care executive’s rags-to-riches story makes him a harder candidate for Democrats to defeat for governor.
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PHOTOS: Runners showcased their fashion sense at 2026 Peachtree Road Race
From splendid patriotic outfits to downright bizarre ones, this year's Peachtree Road Race runners certainly didn't disappoint.
PHOTOS: Elite runners, other divisions from the 57th Peachtree Road Race
Elite runners, wheelchair racers, push-assist teams and handbike racers compete in the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th, 2026.
PHOTOS: Scenes from the 57th 2026 Peachtree Road Race
See the runners, crowd and more from the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race. About 56,000 runners took part in the world’s largest 10K.
