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Here’s what your kids want you to know this Mother’s Day

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In honor of Mother's Day, The Georgia Sun would like to take a moment to pay tribute to all the moms out there. Regardless of your parenting style, you deserve…

Opinion: Why we can’t ignore Donald Trump’s impeachment trial

On Tuesday the U.S. Senate will commence a trial of former President Trump, who stands impeached by the House of Representatives for inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the Congress,…

Resolve to be more informed in 2021

As we kick off another year it is time to make New Year's resolutions and set goals for ourselves and our families. Among the flurry of weight loss, exercise an…

What You’re Reading: UGA fans get flak for ditching masks

Maskless UGA fans cause social media uproar: UGA fans pictured at the Georgia vs. Auburn game over the weekend caused a firestorm on social media. Photos of the game showed…

Yearly Reminder: Celebratory gunfire is illegal and can kill people

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It’s that time of year again when police departments across the Georgia remind Georgians that celebratory gunfire is illegal and is not an appropriate way to celebrate a holiday. For…

Resolve to stay informed this year

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As we kick off another year it is time to make New Year's resolutions and set goals for ourselves and our families. Among the flurry of weight loss, exercise an…

Opinion: Put spying Elf on the Shelf back in the box

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I don’t like the mischievous elf on or off the shelf. There, I said it. Some parents may wag their tongues and refer to me as Grinch, Scrooge, or holiday…

Meet the applicants who want to be Georgia’s next U.S. Senator

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The application process to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson has been underway for less than a week now and as it turns out, part of the transparent nature of this initiative…

Did you give up Facebook for Lent? Here’s what you need to know before you log back in

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Well, hello! I see you have returned from your 40-day Lenten social media hiatus. Consider me the unofficial welcoming committee. You've been gone quite a while, and it is my…

Fed up with red tape? These 18 quotes about bureaucracy might make you feel better

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Dealing with mounds of red tape and paperwork from your local government, school system, hospital, bank or other institution can be tedious, mind-boggling and enraging. If you've found yourself trapped…

What Georgians Are Reading: Airport battles, THC Rice Krispy treats, and R. Kelly

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This was far from a slow news week in Georgia, but while there was a lot going on in the news, some of the most popular stories may surprise you.…

What Georgians Are Reading About: Local groundhogs, sick kids and angry grandmas

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Many of Georgia's news websites feature news that isn't local, and as you'll see in this week's roundup, often it is the non-local stories that draw the attention of Georgia…

A Quick Guide to Atlanta Turn Signal Etiquette

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If you're a tourist visiting Atlanta for the Super Bowl and you happened to drive here, you've probably noticed that in Atlanta we use turn signals a little differently than…

What Georgians Are Reading: Murders, manhunts and miracles

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Driving to jail in style: A Gwinnett County man found out his girlfriend was in jail for driving a stolen vehicle. According to police, he hopped into his stolen vehicle…