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Should pharmacists be allowed to refuse to fill prescriptions based on moral grounds? A recent incident at a Milledgeville Wal-Mart raised that question when a pharmacist denied a woman medication ordered to treat her miscarriage. In media accounts, the pharmacist allegedly assumed the drug was needed for an abortion, and the woman had to go elsewhere for her medication. Today, an OB-GYN criticizes laws that allows pharmacists to make these judgments, while a professional group explains why they work. Also, a Georgia innkeeper blasts a new $5 room tax to fund transportation.

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Nothing lasts forever: Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene union was bound to end

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been rebuffed by Donald Trump, but this was inevitable given her ambition and realization that Trump and MAGA are in decline.

Metro Atlanta uplifts Ukrainian children’s art, inspiring empathy and action

As Russia's war against Ukraine persists, children have made art to deal with their trauma and some of that work is being highlighted in a benefit concert in Lawrenceville.

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Atlanta Public Schools should think twice before closing Dunbar Elementary

Atlanta Public Schools is working on a plan to close some schools with low enrollment, but some parents worry about the impact on students, safety and parent involvement.

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Why cell service, Wi-Fi have been spotty at ATL’s international terminal

There are several reasons why it has been tough to get reliable cell service and Wi-Fi access at Concourse F and the international terminal. A completed fix is coming soon.

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Georgia’s top Republican US Senate candidates now back release of Epstein files

U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley say they back a bill in the U.S. House that to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

Falcons put Penix on injured reserve; he’ll miss at least 4 games.

Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB after taking the reins in third quarter of Sunday’s loss.