How much will Hurricane Harvey impact metro Atlanta gas prices?

Hurricane Harvey started punishing the Texas coast this weekend and metro Atlanta motorists could soon feel the impact in the form of higher gas prices and – depending on the storm’s path and strength – fuel shortages.

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First, Fort Bragg. Then Fort Benning. Is Georgia’s Fort Eisenhower next?

Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia was originally named after John Gordon, a Confederate general and slave owner. Could its name switch back?

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Pentagon restores Fort Benning name to Georgia military base

The Trump administration renamed Fort Moore as Fort Benning, reverting the Georgia military base to its earlier name amid a debate over honoring Confederate leaders.

Emory to expand research into how psychedelic drug can help treat PTSD

Emory is poised to expand its research on how MDMA, a psychedelic drug commonly known as ecstasy, could help patients with PTSD when coupled with psychotherapy.

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Anti-DEI bill passes Georgia committee, setting up likely Senate fight

A Georgia Senate committee passed a bill banning DEI from public schools and colleges that receive state money.

City of Atlanta removes crosswalk where pedestrian was killed

The action was taken just days after the AJC reported on the pedestrian death and confusion over whether the Peachtree Center crosswalk was valid.

Braves catcher Sean Murphy suffers cracked rib, expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks

It’s more bad luck for Murphy, who suffered a left oblique injury on opening day 2024 and missed significant time across what he called a “frustrating” process.