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Recent rules announced by the Environmental Protection Agency to fight climate change will require states to develop and implement plans to cut power plant emissions of carbon dioxide. Today, a spokesman for an advocacy organization hails the state-specific pollution rules and say they will improve Georgia’s environment and public health. Meanwhile, two other guest writers predict job losses and higher electricity prices for everyone.

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Trump’s foreign policy is proving to be unpredictable, muddled and dangerous

Allies cannot plan around President Donald Trump's foreign poliy whiplash. Our adversaries will exploit our uncertainty and incoherence.

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Readers hope all Americans congratulate President Trump for securing the release of the hostages in Gaza and say it is shameful that essential workers must work without pay.

The revolution will be local and it starts in Atlanta’s District 2

The City of Atlanta council elections Nov. 4 brings candidates who are seeking to address issues facing residents from housing to schools to public safety.

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Trump’s foreign policy is proving to be unpredictable, muddled and dangerous

The revolution will be local and it starts in Atlanta’s District 2

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Inside the team that transforms State Farm Arena overnight, from games to concerts

State Farm Arena's conversion team assembles and reassembles the basketball court, constructs and deconstructs stages, arranges and rearranges floor seating for each event.

Some ‘No Kings’ protests may snarl traffic Saturday. Here’s how to get around.

"No Kings" protests are scheduled within metro Atlanta Saturday, and some have the potential to tie up traffic. Here's how to get around some of the larger ones.

Georgia students still outpacing national average on ACT. See results by school.

Find out how your child's school and district performed on the college entrance exam.