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While making history, Cobb County stamps itself as Georgia basketball mecca

All four semifinalists in the Class 6A state championship race are Cobb County schools, marking the first time one school system has had all four semifinalists.

07.03.2026 00:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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World Baseball Classic primer: Which teams have Braves connections

The World Baseball Classic is already underway, and the Atlanta Braves will be represented throughout the tournament.

07.03.2026 00:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Former DeKalb County sheriff’s death marks end of tragic saga

The flamboyant and mercurial former DeKalb County sheriff died March 2 of natural causes at Augusta State Medical Prison.

06.03.2026 23:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia solar panel maker is returning to full production after a pause

In November, Qcells announced it was furloughing workers and reducing shifts, moves that affected about 1,000 workers or a little more than a quarter of its Georgia workforce.

06.03.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Qualifying week sets the stage for a turbulent Georgia 2026 campaign

Democrats see their deepest bench in years as Republicans battle for dominance in pivotal statewide races.

06.03.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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SK Battery lays off nearly 1,000 employees at North Georgia plant

The move comes as the Trump administration has cut once-robust federal tax incentives for consumers and manufacturers of electric vehicles.

06.03.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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UGA president expected to attend Trump college sports roundtable

UGA president Jere Morehead is among more than three dozen sports leaders, executives and politicians who will meet with President Donald Trump at a college sports roundtable.

06.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How war in the Middle East could be felt in your utility bills

Past conflicts, like the war in Ukraine, have pushed Georgians' utility bills up. It's possible an extended conflict in the Middle East could do the same.

06.03.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE whistleblower interview: Hiring surge, training cuts harm agency culture

ICE whistleblower Ryan Schwank describes hiring and training processes for new immigration agents recruited to assist with President Donald Trump's deportation strategy.

06.03.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farewell to the king of Cabbagetown, who sometimes meowed at Dexter the cat

The Atlanta neighborhood with the cotton mill is rich in characters. "Old Cabbagehead" Ronnie Edwards and Dexter the cat left a special imprint, even if they didn't get along.

06.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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World Baseball Classic primer: Which teams have Braves connections

The World Baseball Classic is already underway, and the Atlanta Braves will be represented throughout the tournament.

06.03.2026 19:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia brewers are punished by law just for being based in the Peach State

Georgia-based brewers are at a disadvantage compared with out-of-state competitors under the law. A simple legal fix would allow them to reach consumers more broadly.

06.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Atlanta travelers struggle to get home amid Middle East flight disruptions

The U.S. State Department told media outlets Thursday it’s aware of at least 20,000 Americans who have returned home since the strikes began.

06.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tax breaks, data centers and paper ballots. What will pass in Legislature?

Here’s a look at some of the most closely watched measures in the Georgia General Assembly on Crossover Day.

06.03.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CeeLo Green on Gnarls Barkley’s Atlanta-inspired final album: β€˜I feel relieved’

Atlanta native CeeLo Green discusses Gnarls Barkley’s final album β€œAtlanta,” the duo’s legacy, past controversies and the creative process behind their long-awaited return.

06.03.2026 17:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia bill tracker 2026: See what lawmakers are voting on

From tax cuts to an official state chicken wing flavor, see what bills Georgia lawmakers are considering and how close to passing they are.

06.03.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen closely as Dale Murphy, Chipper Jones talk hitting with the Braves

Braves legends Dale Murphy and Chipper Jones dropped by spring training in Florida to impart their hitting wisdom to the current team.

06.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Follow Crossover Day action live from the Georgia Capitol

Live reporting from the Georgia General Assembly on a crucial legislative day.

06.03.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delta settles lawsuit over maintenance worker’s death

Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit over the death of a worker killed in a 2024 tire explosion at its Atlanta maintenance facility, as related litigation continues.

06.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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GHSA basketball state tournament semifinal schedule

Thirty-two boys teams and 32 girls teams will be seeking a spot in the state championship games in tournaments this weekend.

06.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Georgia town learns what comes with a data center. More data centers.

Data center developers seeking appealing sites near Atlanta discovered Hampton, Ga., and a development rush was on.

06.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why so many ethnic Black Americans are sitting out anti-ICE protests

Ethnic Black Americans β€” enslaved, freed and oppressed β€” pushed for centuries to extend the American Dream to all groups, but the respect was not reciprocal.

06.03.2026 14:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tax breaks, data centers and paper ballots. What will pass in Legislature?

Here’s a look at some of the most closely watched measures in the Georgia General Assembly on Crossover Day.

06.03.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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13 teams are trying to reach GHSA basketball state finals for first time

Six teams are in final fours for the first time, and seven are breaking droughts of more than 30 years.

06.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Warner Bros. Discovery’s sale to Paramount could mean for CNN, Turner

For more than 3,000 employees at the company’s Techwood campus, where CNN, TBS, TNT and other networks reside, the stakes could not be higher.

06.03.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 things to watch for on Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature

Bills must cross over from one chamber to the other by the end of the day to have the best chance of becoming law this year.

06.03.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The best-dressed* Georgia lawmakers for 2026

This is the annual list of Georgia's best-dressed* legislators.

06.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump said he was nominating Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin for the position in an announcement on social media on Thursday. The announcement came after Noem faced a two-day grilling on Capitol Hill...

06.03.2026 11:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Candidates seek Augusta state House seat in Tuesday’s special election

State House District 130 candidates area running in Tuesday's special election to fill a vacancy in the Georgia General Assembly.

06.03.2026 00:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In a surprise move, Nabilah Parkes jumps into lieutenant governor’s race

The Democratic state senator had been campaigning for insurance commissioner before making a last-minute switch Thursday.

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