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North Oconee’s Kendall Wells now setting home run records at Oklahoma

Federal prosecutors charge First Liberty founder in alleged $140M Ponzi scheme

What to know about Georgia wildfires: Kemp to tour damage as haze in Atlanta lingers

PHOTOS: Two Georgia wildfires destroy homes, ravage thousands of acres

In an emotional speech before being sentenced, former state Rep. Karen Bennett expressed remorse for her actions. (Courtesy of Karen Bennett)

Former Democratic state lawmaker sentenced for pandemic unemployment fraud

Georgia officials weigh actions to save water as drought deepens

Georgia officials weigh triggering drought response plan to help save water

What is Georgia’s ‘Project Pegasus’? Tech giant unveils $8 billion answer.

A dozen killings of people who are homeless in metro Atlanta

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Too many Americans can’t get mental health treatment. Georgia can do better.

Research shows that only a half of Americans are able to get the mental health treatment they need, and that puts a strain on professionals and society.

State Election Board seeks paper ballots

State Election Board weighs paper ballot options ahead of Georgia midterms

The State Election Board debated a petition calling for hand-marked paper ballots on Wednesday, amid growing concerns about how votes will be counted after a July deadline.

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Former Rep. Tom Price: Congressman David Scott’s warmth, faith disarmed all

Former Republican Georgia Congressman Tom Price praises his former colleague, Democratic Rep. David Scott, who passed away Wednesday.

Mysterious ‘Santa Is Watching You’ signs pop up across Atlanta

Frame-by-frame: The exclusive footage of the Georgia Guidestones explosion

The 'busiest airport' title: Who’s challenging Atlanta?

Atlanta’s World Cup 2026 is coming: Learning soccer from scratch

JD Vance defends Trump’s Iran policy, pushes back on Pope Leo remarks during UGA visit

Why the Georgia Guidestones still raise questions

Spaghetti Junction was built to fix Atlanta traffic. So, why is it still a nightmare?

Clock stops on effort for Georgia to ditch daylight saving time

R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies

R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.

South Georgia fires: ‘Even inside our house, you can smell the smoke’

Large twin fires in South Georgia threaten Clinch and Brantley counties near Florida while sending smoke to Macon, Atlanta.

Georgia’s pre-K program among the best in the U.S., report says

Georgia’s pre-K program among the strongest in the U.S., report says

About half of Georgia's 4-year-olds attend a state-funded pre-K program.

U.S. Rep. David Scott died overnight at the age of 80. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2025)

David Scott’s death triggers new race for his deep-blue House seat

The Atlanta Democrat was already facing a tough primary. Now, the race shifts to a wide-open special election.

Environmentalists press Chemours for pledge never to mine near Okefenokee Swamp

In Earth Day push, Okefenokee backers want no-mining pledge near swamp

The petition with more than 26,000 signatures calls on Chemours to commit to permanent protection of the Okefenokee Swamp.

Current, former politicians from Georgia and elsewhere react to David Scott’s death

Both Democrats and Republicans from across the state are sending their condolences after the death of U.S. Rep. David Scott.

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Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott has died

Rep. Scott was known as a champion of Georgia’s farmers, a fierce advocate for historically Black colleges and universities and the sponsor of popular job and health fairs.

How do Georgia businesses and consumers get tariff refunds? It’s complicated.

The federal government launched a tariff refund portal this week. But how will it roll out?

Rep. Carter demands review of Biden-era citizenship approvals

The letter comes in the wake of a DeKalb County shooting spree that left three people, including a DHS employee, dead earlier this month.

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On Earth Day, spend time outdoors. Enjoy sense of place green spaces provide.

On Earth Day, EPA Southeast administrator urges citizens to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the work and projects the agency is undertaking to improve public wellness.