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New pasta bar, crepe café and cocktail den open in Savannah
September 2025 highlights include two new restaurants, a new bar, plans for a cookbook store and two upcoming events celebrating food and community.
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The latest from the Georgia 2026 campaign trail
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying today before the Senate Finance Committee, amid mounting controversy over his leadership.
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The Okefenokee Swamp is safe for now, but talk of mining near it hasn’t stopped
The end of the Twin Pines Minerals project hasn’t silenced talk of mining on the Okefenokee Swamp’s doorstep.
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Future Medicaid cuts do not equate to Georgians becoming healthier
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will eventually mandate work requirements for Medicaid recipients. Georgia has mandates, but the state falls far short of its enrollment goals.
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Words of Muscogee (Creek) take prominent perches on Macon street signs
Phonetic Muscogee translations of English words now appear on street signs in Macon, Georgia, near Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park.
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Emory University’s plan to end DEI programs shocks and worries students
Atlanta's Emory University announced plans to end its DEI offices and programs, leaving students confused and concerned about the future of campus support groups.
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How a Macon company is helping gamers become IT experts
SON Technologies trains Georgia students and adults for cybersecurity careers using gaming skills.
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Jalen Carter ejected after former Georgia DL spits on Dallas QB Dak Prescott
Former Bulldog Jalen Carter, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, was ejected from the season-opener with the Cowboys after Carter appeared to spit on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.
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Recount confirms results in special state Senate election
According to the recount, conducted by the Secretary of State’s office, Dickerson again narrowly edged out West by 65 votes.
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5-stars LaDamion Guyton, DJ Jacobs headline 2026 AJC Super 11 watch list
Super 11: Who are the early juniors to watch for the annual AJC staple?