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Georgia’s First Liberty Building & Loan hit with lawsuits after collapse

Legal troubles are swirling around First Liberty Building & Loan and related firms since the company ceased all business operations in late June.

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Tyson Foods subsidiary faces federal fine for deadly Georgia explosion

An explosion inside the boiler room at the chicken plant in Camilla seriously injured two workers and killed a woman outside of the plant last December.

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Sweet Tea: What would you do for your dog?

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UPS relocates 500 employees to vacate office near Sandy Springs HQ

UPS vacated 133,000 square feet of office space in Sandy Springs at 35 Glenlake Parkway NE.

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She was an All-American at UGA. Now, she’s carving her path in pro baseball.

Alex Hugo was a dominant force on the softball field for UGA, now she's making a name for herself in the baseball world.

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SEC accuses GOP-linked Georgia lender of $140M Ponzi scheme

Federal regulators filed a complaint Thursday seeking the seizure of Georgia lender First Liberty Building & Loan, accusing its founder of operating a Ponzi scheme.

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SNAP cuts could mean fewer free meals for Georgia students

President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill could mean Georgia students receive fewer meals during the school year.

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Republican attorney general candidates closely matched in fundraising

Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert of Athens raised about $530,000 in contributions for his campaign. Republican state Brian Strickland of McDonough reported about $435,000.

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Democratic PSC candidates promise lower power bills headed into primary runoff

Two Democrats with contrasting backgrounds compete for the party nomination in a low-turnout runoff election for a chance to serve on Georgia's Public Service Commission.

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From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia

MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.

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Daytime fireball stuns Georgians as meteor leaves rare space debris
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Atlanta is one of the loneliest U.S. cities. What can we do about that?
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The biggest ICE detention center in the U.S. will be built in Georgia
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Georgia's new laws just went into effect. Here's how they impact you.
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Cadillac Chronicles TV gets your favorite artists to perform while riding shotgun
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Who’s watching our food? Inside the FDA oversight void
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Is Atlanta still the Black Mecca of music?
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Bodycam footage shows Hispanic journalist arrested while livestreaming protest
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Is your song the next big hit? The showcase discovering hip-hop's next star
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Juneteenth isn't just a holiday. It's a declaration of Black joy.
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Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

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‘We have your back.’ Kemp vows support for Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp meets with the family of a 24-year-old held hostage by Hamas, highlighting the governor's support for Israel.

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Georgia Tech football announces date for its free preseason fan event

Georgia Tech's First Saturday on The Flats will be held Aug. 2 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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Savannah Bananas talent pipeline? Tourney draws kid players from 44 states

Nearly 800 kid baseball players from 44 states are competing in the Banana Ball Youth Tournament in Savannah this week, learning trick plays as well.

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As Fulton eyes property tax increase, critics say commercial values too low

As Fulton County considers property tax increases, critics say commercial properties are undervalued by tax assessors.

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‘It’s just a very difficult time.’ Georgia firms grapple again with trade war.

Uncertainty over tariffs is once again challenging Georgia businesses that rely on trade.

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Former UGA coach Mark Richt’s dad, Lou, dies

Lou Richt, father of former UGA football coach Mark Richt, died Wednesday at age 88 in Watkinsville, where he had been living in a nursing home.

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Tennessee AD says Tech’s Alpert is ‘exactly the right guy to grow that place’

Tennessee athletic director Danny White complimented Alpert’s interpersonal skills, competitiveness and dynamism and said having a chance to hire Alpert was a "no-brainer."

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A history of recent mass Georgia voter registration cancellations

About 478,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations could be canceled, the highest number since a record-setting 534,000 removals in 2017.

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Will my Georgia voter registration be canceled? Find out here.

Voters can check whether their registrations could be canceled by using The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's online search tool.