Here is a recap of the first day of the Georgia GOP convention in Columbus, and a look-ahead to Day 2.
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House wins over skeptics, passes Senate version of ‘big, beautiful bill’
The U.S. House narrowly approved the Senate version of the reconciliation bill after hours of negotiating with holdouts in the Republican party, including Rep. Andrew Clyde.
Georgia Republicans back Trump tax bill despite deep cuts to programs
Democrats hope to turn next year’s election into a referendum on the high-stakes package, which slashes Medicaid and other programs to extend tax cuts.
‘I’m in shock’: Investors reeling after collapse of GOP-tied Georgia lender
Investors are wondering if they’re going to get their money back after First Liberty Building & Loan of Newnan abruptly closed its doors amid state and federal scrutiny.
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Amid UPS struggles, shipper makes first-ever plans to offer buyouts to drivers
UPS said in a written statement it is navigating “an unprecedented business landscape.”
Kneeling man impaled by giant straw? Towering mural leaves public mystified.
A towering mural on the side of the Connally Hotel has mystified Atlanta since 2011. Who is the kneeling man, and what's piercing him? Is it a beam of light? A drinking straw?
I just graduated college. Will I be able to buy a house like my parents did?
A recent college grad asks: Am I going to be able to buy a home like my parents did less than 30 years ago?