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Abortion-rights, anti-abortion advocates mark three years of Georgia ban
WABE - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
Georgia’s abortion law H.B. 481 took effect three years ago, following the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision ending federal abortion protections. Atlanta abortion-rights advocates, doctors and patients say...
Fake Nurse: Woman accused of using 20 aliases to work at health facilities in Georgia, other states
WJCL TV - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
Above video: Your Tuesday headlinesA woman is accused of using multiple false names to work at health care facilities.Shannon Nicole Womack faces charges for allegedly using false names to work at health care facilities in Georgia and other...
Invesco Real Estate pays $82m for premier retail power in Georgia
Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
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Washington Prime Group has sold Georgia Crossing, a 317,301-square-foot premier retail shopping center located in Buford, Ga., for $82.255 million. The buyer was Invesco Real Estate. Georgia Crossing is strategically positioned across from the...
Understanding Poverty Rates And Support In Washington State
KPQ - Washington State
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July 22, 2025
There are 37 million* Americans living in poverty and an estimated 10% below the federal poverty line residing in Washington. Are the impoverished better off in one state or another based on services made available. Smilehub, a charity resource...
HBCU Leaders Unite in Atlanta: "Together We Lead"
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
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July 22, 2025
ATLANTA— The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) launched its premier UNITE 2025 conference in this week, drawing over 1,300 attendees from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide for a transformative four-day gathering...
Megan Gustafson and Pancake featured on collectible pin for Aces game against Atlanta Dream
KTNV - Nevada
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July 22, 2025
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aces are back from the All-Star break with their first matchup of 2025 against the Atlanta Dream. Fans will have a chance to collect their third collectible pin of the season with Tuesday’s giveaway – a Megan...
SC Medal of Honor recipient James Livingston backs Pam Evette for governor in 2026 GOP primary
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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One of South Carolina’s most recognizable war heroes is picking a favorite in the 2026 governor’s race — and it’s not the combat veteran. Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James Livingston, a Medal of Honor recipient and a fixture in the state’s...
'Intraparty firefight' threatens Georgia GOP as far-right faction gets 'power hungry'
AlterNet
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July 22, 2025
While the MAGA-world implodes over the Jeffrey Epstein files, Bloomberg columnist Mary Ellen Klas says ultraconservatives are similarly at war with monied GOP leaders in Georgia. “The infighting may provide a window into what Republicans are now...
Beware of creepy crawlers: Georgia in top 10 most tick-infested states
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Because they carry diseases and are incapable of being squished, ticks can be very dangerous. How many are where you live? Terminix, a major pest control company, ranked the most and least tick-infested states based on the number of tick control...
Historic federal tax shift benefits wealthiest, grows deficit and exacerbates Georgia’s rural challenges
Dalton Daily Citizen - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
Published 8:30 am Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute A new analysis from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) finds that the federal reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) represents one of the most regressive...
Lecrae partners with City Takers for Back-to-School Drive in Atlanta
The Atlanta Voice - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
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Rich McCormick rules out US Senate run in Georgia as GOP field takes shape
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The Senate dominoes are falling. U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Suwanee, has ruled out a challenge to Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, according to a senior aide. The decision provides more clarity for a growing GOP field that already...
Federal health care cuts threaten sickle cell disease progress in Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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ExploreAtlanta Medical Center demolition reflects U.S. health system’s problemsAs the executive director of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, I’ve seen the pain and suffering from SCD firsthand. It’s a truly awful illness that affects...
Republicans can’t stop talking about Biden. That may be a problem
Times Observer - Pennsylvania
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AP Photo President Joe Biden speaks to the media in North Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025. ATLANTA (AP) — It’s been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, can’t stop talking about him. The...
Rep. Mike Collins hints at Senate bid against Ossoff
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) speaks before Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)...
WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Trump faces MAGA dissent over Epstein files
PBS Frontline
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July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a White House spokeswoman said Thursday, turning aside calls for further action in an inquiry that has roiled the Justice...
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores July 14-18
WMGT 41 - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 14 and Friday, July 18. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia...
TAKE A LOOK: Here are the all-time top athletes from Washington High School
Canton Daily Ledger - Illinois
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Tom Adams: The 1956 grad was a pioneer in a lot of ways for the basketball program. He is the only player to ever be a prep all-American, while ending his career as the school's all-time leading scorer (1,499 points). During his senior season, the...
OPINION: Why I’m Running for Georgia’s Secretary of State
JAMES Magazine Online
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I’ve had the privilege of traveling across Georgia, visiting all 159 counties and hearing from people from every walk of life. From small towns to big cities, one thing is clear: Georgians care deeply about election integrity. Kelvin King I’m a...
Rep. Mike Collins likely to announce Senate run decision
11 Alive - Georgia
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If he runs, he would be campaigning for the 2026 Senate race for the seat that Jon Ossoff holds. ATLANTA, Ill. — Georgia Congressman Mike Collins will likely make an announcement regarding a run for U.S. Senate soon. The Republican represents the...