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Georgia cancels nearly 471,000 voter registrations

Georgia election officials completed the canceling of 471,000 voter registrations this week, removing people who moved away or haven't participated in recent elections.

Hundreds of CDC jobs were in limbo. Now the workers have been fired, union says.

Union leaders and other former and current CDC employees discussed the firing on a call with reporters, after a court ruling gave the Trump administration more leeway.

Ethics fight adds new twist to Georgia GOP race for governor

State Sen. Matt Brass filed a complaint contending that a fundraising committee “brazenly engaged in advocacy” for Carr while skirting mandatory registration requirements.

Opioid overdose deaths have fallen in recent years, but will that last?

Deaths from opioid overdoses fell from 2023 to 2024, but some fear the headway made in Georgia and beyond might not last.

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GOP asks judge to hold Fulton Democrats in contempt for defying court order

The Fulton County Commission refused to appoint two Republicans to the local election board despite a judge telling them they had to do it.

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Data centers need a lot more juice. Georgia consumers fear being squeezed.

Data centers, utilities and regulators in Georgia have pledged that facilities will pay their fair share of the infrastructure costs they incur. Not everyone is so sure.

Who are the biggest donors in the Georgia Senate race? The candidates.

Seven candidates have raised $1.1 million in the special election to succeed state Sen. Brandon Beach.

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Hundreds of CDC jobs were in limbo. Now the workers have been fired, union says.

Union leaders and other former and current CDC employees discussed the firing on a call with reporters, after a court ruling gave the Trump administration more leeway.

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How to find car deals in times of tariffs

It’s still possible to get a good deal on a new car. Those conditions may not last forever.

Hundreds of CDC and other health workers call on RFK Jr. for ‘protection’

The letter comes on the heels of the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC, in which a gunman shot nearly 500 rounds at the CDC headquarters on Clifton Road in Atlanta.

Veterans Affairs reassigning Atlanta-area nurses amid major overhaul

The VA’s Office of Inspector General released the results of a survey showing VA facilities in Georgia and across the nation had 4,434 staffing shortages as of April.

Stability remains elusive for Georgia businesses as tariff deadlines pass

Georgia businesses, especially those that rely on trade, are navigating uncertain economic times with every new trade deal and tariff imposed.

A year of trauma: Shooting is yet another blow to CDC workers and alumni

After Friday's deadly shooting at the CDC in Atlanta, workers say they feel unsupported by federal officials.

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GOP asks judge to hold Fulton Democrats in contempt for defying court order

The Fulton County Commission refused to appoint two Republicans to the local election board despite a judge telling them they had to do it.

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JD Vance visit highlights fight to frame Donald Trump’s tax and spending law

The vice president will visit Peachtree City today to rally support for the new law. Democrats, meanwhile, have criticized the cuts to Medicaid.

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GOP lawmakers risk Brian Kemp’s ire by supporting Mike Collins for Senate

At least a dozen GOP lawmakers showed up to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins' kickoff rally for his Senate campaign despite Gov. Brian Kemp's backing of Derek Dooley.

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Georgia cancels nearly 471,000 voter registrations

Georgia election officials completed the canceling of 471,000 voter registrations this week, removing people who moved away or haven't participated in recent elections.

Who are the biggest donors in the Georgia Senate race? The candidates.

Seven candidates have raised $1.1 million in the special election to succeed state Sen. Brandon Beach.

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Senate launches effort to eliminate Georgia income tax

A Senate committee studying ways to eliminate Georgia's income tax held its first meeting Tuesday.

Georgia’s mass voter registration cancellation puts some at risk

Georgia plans to cancel nearly 500,000 inactive voter registrations this month. Voting rights groups warn the cancellations include some voters who may still be eligible.

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Judges ask if Georgia’s ban on giving snacks to voters violates free speech

Federal appeals court judges questioned whether Georgia's ban on giving food and water to voters waiting in line is allowed or violates their free speech rights.

Gwinnett Republican joins crowded field in lieutenant governor’s race

Georgia State Rep. David Clark has a history of clashing with Republican leaders.

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Vance leans into pitchman role for Trump’s tax law in Georgia visit

Vice President JD Vance visited metro Atlanta to sell the Trump administration's 'big, beautiful bill,' which was signed into law in July.

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Why two top Georgia Republicans were in court fighting over money

Attorney General Chris Carr says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has illegal advantages in raising money as both seek the Republican nomination for the state’s highest office.

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JD Vance visit highlights fight to frame Donald Trump’s tax and spending law

The vice president will visit Peachtree City today to rally support for the new law. Democrats, meanwhile, have criticized the cuts to Medicaid.

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Georgia is cutting nearly 500K voters from the rolls. Where do you stand?

Journalists Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Mark Niesse discuss voter registration.

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This rural Georgia doctor is a lifeline for patients in a health care desert

Specialists, therapists, and even ambulances are in short supply in rural Georgia. This rural doctor warns cuts to federal funding will make it worse.

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Fulton commissioners defy court order, reject GOP election board nominees

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners defied a court order and refused to appoint two election skeptics to the county elections board on Wednesday.

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Ossoff, GOP challengers stake out competing economic visions at Georgia Chamber

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his would-be Republican rivals outline their economic priorities at annual Georgia Chamber luncheon.

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Trump is rewriting our past, rigging our future

Trump's pattern is unmistakable: Rewrite history, restrict the vote, silence dissent, consolidate power. It is the playbook of strongmen the world over.

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Hundreds of CDC and other health workers call on RFK Jr. for ‘protection’

The letter comes on the heels of the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC, in which a gunman shot nearly 500 rounds at the CDC headquarters on Clifton Road in Atlanta.