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Georgia resident claims record $983M Mega Millions jackpot

A Georgia resident has claimed the $983 million jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing Nov. 14. The winner selected the cash option worth about $453.6 million before taxes.

College Park approves controversial plan to waive development fees

Councilman Joe Carn has characterized his proposal as “our version of a Black Friday sale” that would spur development projects in the city. But some have raised concerns.

Cancer survivor represents Atlanta hospital in Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

City of Hope Atlanta honored cancer survivor and volunteer Tyler Blue by selecting him to ride on its Rose Parade float, bringing awareness to throat cancer.

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Inauguration Day: Atlanta mayor, council to be sworn in to office

Mayor Dickens shares second-term vision for Atlanta at inauguration

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Abortion law challenge tops Georgia court cases to watch

Starting his first term Andre Dickens waves to the crowd just after being sworn in as mayor of Atlanta during his inauguration ceremony at Georgia Tech on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. He will be sworn in for his second term on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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