Alternative school study committee proposed

Rep. Yasmin Neal, a Jonesboro Democrat, has bipartisan support to create a five-member committee of legislators to study the creation of an alternative school for expelled students.

The House Study Committee on Expulsion School Creation, proposed by House Resolution 1277, would look at various models, such as a boarding school, and make any recommendations to the Legislature by the end of this year.

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Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax

Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.

Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

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The federal government shutdown ends, but new rifts start in Georgia

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Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

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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.