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What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.
The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.
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Kemp joins Trump effort to shield consumers from data center power costs
The pledge builds on an agreement between the White House and seven tech companies that said they would pay for electricity costs in areas where they are building data centers
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Permanent daylight saving time: Safer commutes or darker mornings?
Permanent daylight saving time could improve visibility during the evening commute, but it would leave much of Atlanta’s winter morning commute in darkness.
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Georgia Rep. Kelley must face suit over friend’s fatal hit-and-run, judges say
State Rep. Trey Kelley must face claims he is liable for helping a friend cover up a fatal hit-and-run crash in 2019, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
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Couple imprisoned for baby’s death eligible for state payout, judge says
Judge: Ashley Jordan and Albert Debelbot proved they did not murder their newborn daughter in 2008 and are eligible for compensation from the state's wrongful conviction fund.
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Georgia’s tax debate: Raise sales taxes to lower property taxes?
Property tax bills in Georgia are up. Should relief come from higher sales taxes?
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Georgia lawmakers give businesses a boost in court battles
A year after overhauling court rules to help companies avoid massive jury verdicts, Georgia legislators have made legal battles easier, shorter and cheaper for businesses.
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Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028
Georgia lawmakers aim to overhaul its elections by 2028, but they might stick with a touchscreen voting system.
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Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting
Georgia Legislature approves fix to looming elections mess on Tuesday.
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Georgia Republicans move to keep touchscreen voting to head off election mess
The Georgia Senate on Saturday passed a measure delaying a law that would do away with counting ballots using QR codes.