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George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.
Mandi Albright writes the AJC's Deja News feature and is an online presentation specialist with the AJC's Digital Presentation team.
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Georgia Power, PSC staff strike deal to allow historic data center expansion
Georgia Power and the Public Service Commission’s staff unveiled a deal that would allow the utility to build huge amounts of new power plants, mostly to serve data centers.
Warnock renews push for enhanced job training with bipartisan bill
Employers that come to Georgia “are having a hard time finding workers with the education they need,” U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said in a written statement.
MLK Day, Juneteenth cut from national parks’ free days; Trump’s birthday added
The Trump administration has altered which days national parks will allow free entry for residents and citizens next year.
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How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner
Democrat Eric Gisler won in a district designed to favor Republicans. Now, GOP leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Developer scales back UGA President’s House hotel plan after opposition
A developer has scaled back his proposed hotel on the site of the University of Georgia's historic 'President's House' after Athens residents opposed construction.
Newton man’s pacemaker helped solve his murder. His killer gets life in prison.
Melvin Cooksey’s pacemaker led authorities to his remains and ultimately his killer, caregiver Danetta Knoblauch. She faces sentencing after her murder conviction.
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