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TORPY: A tale of two failed transit votes. Or, ‘I’d rather just drive’
The thought this year was that suburban Atlanta highways are clogged and voters, who now are of many hues and ethnicities, might think differently from those of the past. Nope
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TORPY: Dems have lost the middle. And there’s not enough left to win
Democrats may have once been the traditional party of the "Little Guy," but it seems voters in the U.S. – and Georgia – just aren’t buying what they are selling.
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TORPY: Georgia’s Democrats still not quite ready for prime time
The Republicans’ secret plan was to do it the old-fashioned way: Get more votes.
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TORPY: Juror discontent as Young ThugLess trial rolls on
After almost a year of being forced to spend their days confined to a courtroom with the famous rapper, jurors walked into court Monday to find that Young Thug had vanished.
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TORPY: Young Thug walks as trial fizzles. Is that all there was?
Last week, Young Thug was set free after pleading guilty to several criminal counts and vaguely admitting he was tied to some bad stuff.
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TORPY: Drone data is costing homeowners their insurance. Here’s how
As insurance companies ramp up their tree scrutiny with aerial tech, Atlanta homeowners must decide: chop their trees or lose their coverage.
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TORPY: Atlanta’s corruption watchdog in hot water - for doing her job
Let’s talk about Shannon Manigault, the city of Atlanta’s first inspector general.
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OPINION: MAGA and State Election Board schemes put on ice - for now
Georgia’s State Election Board is laying the groundwork for Donald Trump’s electoral challenges, echoing 2020 chaos, but judges are pushing back against these disruptions.
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OPINION: Cobb sheriff serves a Whopper of stupidity at Burger King
In March 2023, Sheriff Craig Owens thought it wise to call his office for deputies to assist with his dispute regarding an alleged mistaken order at a fast food restaurant.