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Rep. David Scott, getting treatment for back issues, misses two weeks of D.C. votes
U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Atlanta, is in a rehabilitation hospital for a back injury that caused him to miss two weeks of votes in Washington.
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Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Donald Trump
Georgia Court of Appeals cancels Dec. 5 arguments involving defense efforts to remove DA Fani Willis as prosecutor in Donald Trump's election interference case.
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Debate over releasing Matt Gaetz’s ethics report has echoes of Nathan Deal
U.S. senators, including some in Gaetz's Republican party, said they want to see the report before voting on whether to confirm him as attorney general.
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Racist text message sent to Black people after election expands to Latino, LGBTQ
Racist text messages sent after the 2024 election have continued, according to the FBI, and have now expanded to the Latino and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Trump’s gains among Latinos push a Civil Rights group to reflect on its past
LULAC is preparing to stand on the front lines of clashes with the incoming administration over proposed mass deportations, voting access and issues involving education.
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DeKalb County commission prepares to vote on large water, sewer rate increases
DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond has proposed raising rates by more than 19% over three years to fund improvements to the long-neglected water and sewer systems.
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Nikema Williams sets path to step down as Georgia Democratic chair amid growing pressure
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams plans to step down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia amid growing pressure following the party's poor performance in this year's election.
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Georgia congresswoman laying groundwork to possibly step down as Democratic Party state chair
The criticism of U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams’ tenure escalated after Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris and won the critical battleground state.
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Georgia health officials give mixed reaction on Trump’s plan for RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Some officials said they were surprised and "flabbergasted" by the announcement.
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Former Detroit Lions, Georgia Southern football player arrested on Jan. 6 charges
A former Georgia Southern University and Detroit Lions linebacker was arrested Thursday and charged with assaulting police during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.