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Savannah holds memorial service for pilot Sam Lilley of DC midair crash
Hundreds gathered at a memorial service Saturday in Savannah for pilot Sam Lilley, highlighting his pride in his profession but also his kindness and his humor.
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Copter crew may not have heard tower instruction before D.C. crash that killed 2 Georgians
NTSB says chopper also may have had wrong altitude readings just before midair crash with American Airlines jet
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Trump administration denies Kemp’s bid to extend Hurricane Helene aid deadline
The denial follows efforts by other Georgia leaders to press the Trump administration to extend the aid application window.
Delta’s annual profit-sharing day spotlights ‘people first’ strategy
It’s the Atlanta carrier’s second-largest profit sharing ever. The country's most profitable airline is also the largest private employer in the metro.
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As tariffs loom, Georgia posts record year for international trade
Georgia's more than $198 billion in international trade in 2024 was up nearly 7% from 2023. But as threats of tariffs escalate, it also heightens Georgia’s economic exposure.
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Bottleneck? Narrowing Brunswick shipping channel threatens busy auto port
Brunswick's port, the nation's busiest for automobiles, faces delays in dredging and widening its shipping channel on Georgia's coast.
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‘Forever chemicals’ abound. Scientists are searching for them in Georgians’ blood
Emory’s study comes as Georgia cities grapple with PFAS in their drinking water, along with new federal regulations that will soon require them to remove nearly all of them.
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Flu cases up due to lagging vaccinations and better tests
Data shows that flu cases in Georgia remain high, but vaccination rates are lower than in the past. Atlanta doctors say it's not too late to get vaccinated.
Fewer people supported Marjorie Taylor Greene than Donald Trump in Georgia’s most pro-Trump district
An analysis of 2024 election data found U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lagged behind Donald Trump with voters in her district.
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Cars, cans, construction. How tariffs on metals could hit Georgians
Because of its economic growth, Georgia stands to be hit harder than most states by the steel and aluminum tariffs due to take effect in March.