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Kickoff time, television network announced for Georgia Tech’s opener at Colorado

ESPN announced Tuesday that Georgia Tech and Colorado will begin their Aug. 29 meeting at 8 p.m. and the game will be televised live by ESPN.

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Bill to keep intellectually disabled people off death row signed into law

The new law lowers the legal threshold required for intellectually disabled defendants and means judges could decide the issue before a case ever goes to trial.

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What comes next for Georgia after 5-star Jackson Cantwell commits to Miami

Jackson Cantwell’s decision to play for Miami will not be final until he signs in December, but he has said he was ready for his recruitment to be over.

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No. 1 offensive line recruit Jackson Cantwell chooses Miami (Fla.) over Georgia

UGA missed out on Jackson Cantwell, the top offensive lineman of the 2026 recruiting class, who chose Miami (FL) over Georgia, Oregon and Ohio State

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Appeals court skeptical True the Vote’s voter challenges were not intimidation

An appellate court seemed skeptical that a lower court judge considered attempted voter intimidation when ruling that True the Vote's mass challenges didn't threaten voters.

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Lovett girls among seven defending soccer champions in state finals

Seven high school soccer teams that will try to defend their state titles this week

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Centennial Yards concert venue lands a big name to run 5,300-seat theater

Live Nation has reportedly committed to leasing a 5,300-seat entertainment venue at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta.

‘I have no choice’: Georgia judge resigns amid misconduct investigation

A probate judge in Middle Georgia has abruptly resigned while accused of misusing county funds and having improper discussions about cases, among other things.

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New Georgia law shields Roundup maker from some cancer-related lawsuits

The legislation aims to protect Bayer from lawsuits where customers have claimed there were no warnings that the popular weed killer Roundup could cause cancer.

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New Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach Karen Blair assembles staff, roster

Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach Karen Blair is working on getting a new team and staff. She loves recruiting.

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New Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach Karen Blair assembles staff, roster

Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach Karen Blair is working on getting a new team and staff. She loves recruiting.

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Eye-scanning orbs that help tell humans from AI land in Atlanta

Identity and financial startup World wants to build a global identification system to differentiate humans from AI bots.

Georgia Lottery player scores record-breaking jackpot for Fantasy 5 game

A Bartow County store sold a winning ticket for the $2.49 million prize for Fantasy 5.

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Kirby Smart, Cam Newton head 33 picked for Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame

The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 also includes UGA coach Kirby Smart, plus a former Georgia Tech and Falcons star and a Heisman Trophy winner

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What you need to know as nation’s No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell makes his decision

The 5-star offensive tackle will make his college commitment at a ceremony today. Georgia, Miami, Oregon and Ohio all are vying for the talented 16-year-old.

Dalton college student mistakenly arrested, but remains in ICE custody

Dalton police say Ximena Arias-Cristobal, 19, was not driving the car that made an illegal turn.

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OPINION

Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership

The Peach State has welcomed tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars thanks to this relationship, says the Georgia Commissioner of Economic Development.

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Atlanta ranks 9th most affordable city, but capital living still ain’t cheap

According to Motley Fool Money, Georgia's capital is one of the most affordable cities in the United States for 2025. That being said, things still aren't cheap in Atlanta.

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Senate shuffle: Marjorie Taylor Greene is out and John King is in

The "Politically Georgia" hosts discusses the changing field for Senate.

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OPINION

The new gay liberation movement: Fighting queer erasure in Southern education

LGBTQ+ inclusive content has been lagging in health and historical discussions within public schools across the United States.