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Here’s what bills crossed the finish line on the Georgia Legislature’s final day
In the final hours of Georgia's legislative session, bills on education, the justice system and health made the cut.
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House passes Senate budget plan, unlocks next step in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Every Georgia Republican in the U.S. House backed the budget resolution that will be used to advance President Donald Trump's agenda.
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‘Eye-candy’ birds may visit feeders during next few weeks
Male rose-breasted grosbeaks and other migratory birds are traveling through Georgia on their way to nesting grounds.
Crime & Public Safety
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Woman, man shot to death in Austell residence, police say
19-year-old Faith Lewis died at the scene
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Clayton County DA, victim’s family angered after killer released by mistake
Kathan Guzman has been on the run for two weeks; victim’s mother learned the news only Tuesday.
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Atlanta rehab center settles $77M lawsuit over discharged patient’s death
Nicholas Carusillo, 29, was killed on I-85 after being discharged from Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences
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Dive into the unique festivals of Daytona Beach this spring
Get ready for a unique experience that will leave you exhilarated and wanting more.
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Sevierville, TN: An outdoor enthusiasts' playground
Sevierville, Tennessee, rolls out the outdoor welcome mat for a multitude of adventures or a relaxation getaway.
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NURSES ENTER NOW: Win a Zoo Atlanta Family membership today!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are teaming up to give away Zoo Atlanta Family Memberships.
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Delta expected 2025 would be its best year ever. Then the tariffs came
The Trump administration’s wide-ranging, unprecedented tariffs seem to have upended Delta's plans.
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Carvel and Cinnabon collab to bring metro Atlanta a new dessert concept
The launch comes as other dessert chains, such as Crumbl Cookies or Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, open hundreds of locations via franchising
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Georgia public health board frets over measles, Kennedy vaccine message
The Texas outbreak has now spread to Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico and Mexico.
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Some Atlanta OB-GYNs see Georgia’s high C-section rate as ‘troubling’
Georgia is among the top 5 states for its use of the riskier, more complicated surgery. At least two area health systems are trying to reverse the trend.
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Jail calls can be used against suspect in Clark Atlanta student’s slaying
The Georgia Supreme Court said Barron Brantley can’t expect privacy when calling people other than his lawyer from the Fulton County jail’s recorded line.
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Cobb health agency buys building to boost embattled rehab program
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is buying a Cobb County government building for its Mothers Making A Change program.
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‘Shattered’: Parents sue Piedmont after ant-bitten child dies in hospital
A Snellville couple say their 2-year-old daughter died because staff at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center bungled her treatment for an allergic reaction to fire ant bites.
