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Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law
Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.
‘It’s just a very difficult time.’ Georgia firms grapple again with trade war.
Uncertainty over tariffs is once again challenging Georgia businesses that rely on trade.
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Two of Georgia’s top trade partners, South Korea and Japan, hit with tariff threats
Trump announced 25% import taxes will take effect next month on products originating in South Korea and Japan, two key trade partners for Georgia and the nation.
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‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage dims outlook for Georgia’s clean energy sectors
Georgia has been one of the top states for solar and electric vehicle manufacturing investment. Some warn that's at risk after passage of the "one big, beautiful bill."
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Georgia schools could be impacted by federal funding delay
Georgia schools are waiting on $200 million in federal grants used to fund after school and other programs. The Trump administration says the money is under review.
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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch
Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.
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Georgia hurries to amp up Medicaid hospital funding by $2 billion
Georgia Department of Community Health’s advisory board approved three measures to increase Medicaid funding for hospitals in the state.
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PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts
Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.
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PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest
Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.
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Israel-Iran war exposes danger of Trump valuing loyalty over intelligence
The seemingly out-of-nowhere drift in the Trump administration's policy matters not just for what comes next in Iran. It matters for every potential crisis ahead.