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Power outages ease across Georgia with storm subsiding

Thousands of Georgians are without electricity because of a storm moving through the state. Thunderstorms began to fade in intensity Saturday afternoon.

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As a star departs, a boy asks, ‘When did Trae Young stop being the best?’

AJC reporter Thomas Lake and his family are big Atlanta Hawks fans. They'll miss Trae Young. They also have some questions.

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Diet advisers weigh in on America’s new ‘real food’ approach

New guidelines shift the focus to protein and healthy fats, but nutrition experts urge moderation and balance. Georgia experts weigh in.

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Radio briefs: Fox morning show, Bert’s replacement up in air, Sandra Parrish

Radio briefs: A new My Fox FM morning show, 'Bert Show' replacement show on Q99.7 still up in the air, a new radio job for Sandra Parrish, former WSB Radio reporter.

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Atlanta judge lifts lid on Fani Willis’ Trump prosecution evidence

Sensitive evidence against President Donald Trump and his allies in the criminal 2020 election interference case in Fulton County can be publicly revealed for the first time.

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Gullah Geechee face new development, tax challenges on Sapelo Island

Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee residents face new obstacles to rein in development on their Georgia barrier island even as they hope to win a zoning referendum this month.

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The Gullah Geechee of Sapelo Island: What to know

Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee residents, descendants of African slaves, are trying to stop construction of large homes on their Georgia barrier island. Here’s what to know.

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Georgia, U.S. builders bullish on data centers. But economic fears grow.

Georgia’s construction industry expects data centers to remain big business in 2026, but they’re less confident it’ll be a banner year to build just about anything else.

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Trump wants states to back down on AI laws. Will Georgia follow along?

President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at limiting state AI laws could place Georgia lawmakers in a difficult spot as they intend to push for AI regulations.

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U.S House votes to extend Affordable Care Act health care subsidies

All eight Republicans in Georgia’s delegation opposed and all five Democrats voted for the bill, which would extend the health insurance tax credits for three years.

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U.S House votes to extend Affordable Care Act health care subsidies

All eight Republicans in Georgia’s delegation opposed and all five Democrats voted for the bill, which would extend the health insurance tax credits for three years.

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Rivals call Norfolk Southern merger ‘anti-competitive’

The companies are in the early innings of what’s shaping up to be a long fight over the proposal.

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Democratic governor candidates test their messages in Savannah forum

For much of the Democratic campaign for Georgia governor, rivals have largely played nice. That changed Thursday at the first televised gubernatorial forum of the 2026 cycle.

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Meet the 30-somethings aiming to remake Georgia’s congressional delegation

A record number of U.S. House lawmakers have announced they won’t seek reelection in 2026. In Georgia, an unlikely group of 30-somethings is rushing in to fill the vacuum.

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In flurry of South Georgia coaching news, Brunswick football makes its hire

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Wayne County football hires coach who led Swainsboro to two state finals

Wayne County has been up and down this century, with 10-win seasons under three coaches, each followed by a downturn.

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CDC’s updated childhood vaccine schedule creates chaos for Georgia doctors

The new vaccine guidance reduces the list parents and doctors have relied on for years, sparking concern and debate. What does this mean for your child?

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Fulton commissioner enters Georgia secretary of state race

Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett formally announced her campaign for Georgia secretary of state Thursday.

Former two-sport Clinch County state champ hired as Panthers football coach

Rance Morgan — the assistant principal at Clinch County and a former assistant football coach and player — will succeed five-time state champion head coach Jim Dickerson.

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Fulton County puts a $435,000 price tag on 2020 records

The Fulton County elections director estimated troves of 2020 election records sought by the State Election Board will cost more than $400,000.