Georgia ACT scores among highest in the region

In 11 of the 16 states tracked by the Southern Regional Education Board, a majority of 2012 high school graduates took the ACT.

Of those 11 states, Georgia's average score of 20.7 out of a possible 36 was tied with Oklahoma for the top spot.

In all 16 SREB states, Delaware had the highest average score, 22.6, followed by Virginia at 22.4 and Maryland at 22.1.

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Maryland man charged with threatening MTG

The offices of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene allegedly received eight threatening phone calls from a Maryland man from Oct. 2023 until Jan. 2025.

Georgia’s residential solar market braces for a cloudy future

The "big, beautiful bill" eliminates the residential solar tax credit, a key incentive for homeowners to adopt the technology.

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As data centers flock to Georgia, state lawmakers haven’t pumped the brakes

There's growing frustration with the rapid growth of data server farms and the huge amounts of energy they use. But lawmakers haven't been able to pass any bills to stop them.

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Maryland man charged with threatening MTG

Big money floods Georgia campaigns ahead of 2026 midterm battle

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As data centers flock to Georgia, state lawmakers haven’t pumped the brakes

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UPS offers unprecedented buyouts for drivers

The Teamsters union, which represents about 340,000 UPS employees, is urging its full-time members to reject the offers.

Longtime south Atlanta flea market set for massive mixed-use makeover

The developer is planning one of the largest projects in Atlanta’s Southside, a more than $500 million project near Greenbriar Mall.

MARTA chief Collie Greenwood retiring early

MARTA CEO and General Manager Collie Greenwood is leaving “because of immigration and personal matters” and has elected early retirement.