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The untold story of Amy Carter’s White House nanny, Mary Prince
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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She sat down with me and longtime Columbus political reporter Chuck Williams last week after a ceremony to dedicate the Plains Post Office to President and Mrs. Carter. What unfolded was like walking through history with a woman who had too often...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:23 a.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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A historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates and shows there are no limits for excellence WASHINGTON (AP) — There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match resonates with so many...
Today in History: 1967, the 1967 Detroit riot begins
The Mining Journal - Michigan
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The Stagger Hardware store is the last remaining business on what was 12th Street in Detroit, pictured July 17, 1977, where the 1967 riots did heavy damage to businesses and homes. Twelfth Street has been renamed Rosa Parks Blvd, after the civil...
Two injured in southwest Atlanta shooting | What we know
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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ATLANTA - Two people were found shot in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood on Friday evening. What we know: It happened shortly before 8 p.m. along Washington Street SW, just south of Ormond Street SW. According to the Atlanta Police Department,...
MLB’s return to Atlanta ends the debate over election reform
Washington Examiner
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July 19, 2025
Four summers ago, the Left’s apoplectic reaction to the passage of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act of 2021 prompted the cynical authorities who run Major League Baseball to pull its All-Star Game out of Atlanta. Former President Joe Biden...
2 people shot in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood, police say
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 19, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two people were shot in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood Friday, according to Atlanta police. Police said the shooting occurred on Washington Street. A woman was shot in the chest and arm and was taken to the...
Rivian announces it will establish new East Coast HQ in Atlanta
11 Alive - Georgia
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The announced 500-person office will be located at the top floor of the Junction Krog District Building at 667 Auburn Ave NE, next to the Eastside Beltline. ATLANTA — Electric vehicle maker Rivian announced Thursday it will establish an East Coast...
Meet the new crew: Washington-native Neyens takes in BP in Seattle
MLB
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Georgia maintains highest bond ratings
Mainstreet News - Georgia
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The "Big Three" bond rating companies again have given Georgia the highest rating of AAA, praising the state's commitment to fiscal responsibility and record of economic growth and job creation. "The 'AAA' long-term rating reflects our view of...
King’s Hawaiian Bakes Up 135 Jobs, $54M Investment in Georgia
Business Facilities
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July 18, 2025
Hawaii-inspired food company King’s Hawaiian® will invest approximately $54 million to expand its Oakwood, Georgia facility, creating more than 135 new jobs. Founded in 1950 by the Taira family in Hilo, Hawaii, King’s Hawaiian established its...
Governor’s office warns Georgia agencies to prepare for federal spending cuts
95.5 WSB - Georgia
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July 16, 2025
ATLANTA — As debate over federal spending intensifies in Washington, Georgia officials are closing monitoring the potential impacts on state-funded programs. A new directive from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget urges all state...
Senate Strikes AI Moratorium: What It Means for State Regulation
JD Supra - California
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July 16, 2025
On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted to fully remove the previously proposed ten-year moratorium on regulation of Artificial Intelligence by states (“AI Moratorium”), after the provision’s passage by the House. Despite a number of suggested...
The 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend was a Win for Washington Fans
Washington State News Network
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July 18, 2025
The 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend gave Washington baseball fans everything they could’ve hoped for: history-making performances and a proud hometown hero claiming Derby glory. 2025 MLB All-Star Game Getty Images ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: (L to R)...
‘Welcome home’: Soldier laid to rest in Georgia 75 years after going missing in action in Korea
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
CANTON, Ga. — The remains of Army Cpl. Anthony Konze, missing in action for 75 years, were laid to rest at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton on Friday. Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen was there for the solemn occasion. Born in Brooklyn in 1930,...
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones forms Senate committee to explore eliminating state income tax
WUGA - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has announced the creation of a state Senate committee that will consider eliminating Georgia’s income tax. Jones, who presides over the Georgia Senate, announced last week he will seek the Republican nomination for governor...
Michael Thurmond hints at 2026 Georgia governor’s bid
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The last Democrat to hold a statewide elected constitutional office apparently wants to be the next one. During a brief appearance at the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia’s Annual Congress of...
Georgia’s AAA bond rating reaffirmed by rating agencies
WVGA Valdosta Today - Georgia
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July 16, 2025
ATLANTA – Governor Kemp announces that Georgia’s AAA bond rating has been reaffirmed by the rating agencies. Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has again had the highest ratings of AAA reaffirmed with a stable outlook by each of the...
WMRA Daily 7/23/25
WMRA & WEMC - Virginia
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After one of the giraffes at Natural Bridge Zoo died being moved to Georgia in May, officials are examining medicine the zoo gave her… Democrat Abigail Spanberger announces her plans for Virginia’s economy should she be elected governor… Will...
Georgia Today: ICE targets Atlanta landlords; Funding cuts for weather; Ocmulgee River short stories
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB Newsroom. On today's episode, ICE targets Atlanta landlords for help with immigration arrests. Officials warn federal funding cuts...
Georgia Congressman John Lewis honored on the floor of US House
95.5 WSB - Georgia
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July 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC — The legacy of legendary Georgia Congressman John Lewis was honored on the floor of the US House on Monday, July 14. This Thursday is the fifth anniversary of his death. The Congressional Black Caucus led a Special Order Hour on...