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Georgia to provide $100 million in disaster relief for farmers, foresters
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission voted to redirect $100 million toward helping farmers and timber growers struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene.
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Lawsuit: Cobb schools blocked critics from speaking at public meeting
The district’s conduct is a freedom of speech violation, the lawsuit claims.
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Young Thug trial: Who’s who and what are they charged with
The YSL trial in Atlanta, involving rapper Young Thug, involves 14 people that Fulton County prosecutors allege are part of a street gang.
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Laken Riley case: Prosecutor, lawyers spar over evidence in hearing
Defense lawyers for Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of killing Laken Riley, sparred with a prosecutor over evidence in a pre-trial hearing Friday in Athens, Georgia.
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Brookhaven office park’s redo could include thousands of residences
A 1970s-era office park in Brookhaven is slated to get a second life as a sprawling mixed-use community, tapping into the energy provided by the area’s new pediatric hospital.
Zachary Hansen
Georgia to provide $100 million in disaster relief for farmers, foresters
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission voted to redirect $100 million toward helping farmers and timber growers struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene.
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Young Thug: What to know about the Atlanta rapper’s guilty plea
Rapper Young Thug, arrested in 2022, left an Atlanta jail Thursday after pleading guilty to drug, gun and gang charges, given 15 years probation. Read what he said.
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Congressman pushes for federal film incentive to compete with other countries
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Starting Friday, Georgians can shop for ACA health insurance plans on GeorgiaAccess.gov, as the state takes over the Obamacare marketplace exchange from healthcare.gov.
Young Thug leaves jail after getting probation in lengthy Atlanta gang and RICO case
As part of the sentence, Young Thug must stay away from metro Atlanta for a decade. He is allowed to visit the area for things like wedding and funerals.
Who is Paige Reese Whitaker, the judge in Young Thug trial?
Paige Reese Whitaker, a Fulton County Superior judge, took over the Young Thug trial in January and sentenced the Atlanta rapper to time served and 15 years probation.
Timeline: The YSL trial in Atlanta
Atlanta rapper Young Thug has been the focus of one of the most complex trials in Georgia’s history since his arrest in May 2022.
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Mark Cuban makes economic case for Kamala Harris in Atlanta as election nears
Mark Cuban is a high-profile surrogate for Harris as the economy looms large for voters.
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Atlanta drivers, have you left work? Expect heavy Halloween traffic
Plan ahead to avoid a scary Halloween rush hour in metro Atlanta.
Global Payments sheds medical software firm in $1.13 billion deal
Atlanta-based Global Payments has agreed to sell AdvancedMD to a California investment firm for $1.13 billion
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Hermès ushers in new aura of luxury at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead
The move expands the French brand’s floorspace by about 3,000 square feet, allowing a wider range of the company’s 16 product types, called métiers, to catch shoppers eyes.
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Southern Company profits are up. Hurricane Helene’s bill will come later
Profits at Southern Company rose 7% in the third quarter compared to 2023, the utility giant announced, but signaled costs from Hurricane Helene could be coming down the pike.
UPS hiring thousands of seasonal workers ahead of holiday shipping season
UPS will hold a hiring blitz this Friday to find more than 3,900 seasonal workers in Georgia.
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Opinion: Look for this crucial car safety feature in your next car
Most drivers let several years pass before shopping for a new car. New safety features on modern cars are worth your attention when searching for a new vehicle.
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Feel like Atlanta’s October has been exceptionally dry? You’d be right
October was one of the driest months in Atlanta’s history, according to the National Weather Service, whose records date back to 1878.
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No tricks, just treats in metro Atlanta Halloween weather forecast
The high on Halloween should climb to around 80 degrees in metro Atlanta.