Georgia must reform eminent domain laws to protect local businesses
Eminent domain laws in Georgia are outdated and do not fairly compensate land owners for damages to the impact on their businesses. Look at Florida as a better model.
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Former AJC sports writer, publicist Norman Arey dies at 84
Arey worked for the AJC on at least three separate occasions. In his final return to the newspaper, he co-wrote a hugely popular Atlanta society column called "Peach Buzz."
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Georgia judge resigns after Florida strip club arrest
Bert Guy submits his resignation letter to the governor’s office Thursday.
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Georgia’s public universities hit record high for graduates
The University System of Georgia is also expected to set another record for enrollment when numbers are announced in November.
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Four red wines for the transition to fall
Autumn, our season of craving a glass of red wine, is upon us, but we don’t feel ready to break out the big, bold reds. We want a spectrum of reds that can match the season.
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In TV ad blitz, ICE makes a play for Atlanta police officers
ICE spent more money on its recruitment campaign in Atlanta this month than in any other city.
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Hillgrove leads GHSA in fewest points allowed per game
Hillgrove, Thomas County Central and North Oconee lead their respective classifications in fewest points allowed per game.
Teamsters trash collectors in Alpharetta area end months-long strike
A labor contract struck in Georgia is the final deal to end strikes by local Teamsters unions that started in July at several Republic Services locations across the country.
Troup coach equates rivalry with LaGrange to Auburn-Alabama
Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Tanner Glisson, coach of Troup which plays LaGrange at Callaway Stadium on Friday night. The two are crosstown rivals.
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Georgia has $14.6 billion in reserves. What to do with it?
State lawmakers could reduce taxes or try to cover program expenses passed down from federal cuts.