Georgia — which has emerged as a critical access point for abortion services in the South — is among them. Gov. Brian Kemp vowed that if the Supreme Court’s leaked ruling becomes final, he would lead efforts to criminalize abortion.
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Georgia loggerhead sea turtles make first nests of the season
Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles started in two places today.
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Scam Alert: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office isn’t calling you to pay fees
Recent reports from frantic DeKalb residents indicate that phone scammers have re-surfaced in the metro area.
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Soldier at Fort Gordon pleads guilty to distributing child pornography
A U.S. Army soldier in training at Fort Gordon awaits sentencing after admitting he distributed child pornography.
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2020 election looms large over Georgia Secretary of State debate
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s three Republican challengers accused him Monday to failing to adequately investigate allegations of voter fraud following the 2020 presidential election.
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When is the best time to book Memorial Day travel?
If you’re planning a Memorial Day getaway, AAA urges you to start finalizing your travel plans now, if you haven’t already. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for Memorial Day have more than doubled from last year.
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Kingfisher in Downtown Rome Hosts Comedy Night
ROME — Hosted by Rob West, Comedy Night at Kingfisher in downtown Rome will be full of laughs Friday, May 13th, while Rome comedians Darris Linginfelter and Bryan Mullins, and Atlanta comedians Alec Scheller, Zach Wright, and Liz Derr fill the space with funny stories and stand up performances.
Posted inNational
Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, which established abortion as a constitutional right, Politico reported Monday based on what it said was a draft of a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito.
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Georgia superintendent to teachers: “I See You.”
The following is a letter from Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods to teachers throughout the state in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, which is in May.
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Mother struck and killed by car while carrying her child across highway after crash
Cobb County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Sunday, May 1 at about 9:25 p.m.
Posted inIn The News
Rivian gets $1.5 billion incentive package from Georgia
Electric vehicle startup Rivian and state and local officials signed off Monday on a deal announced last December to build a $5 billion manufacturing plant east of Atlanta that will create 7,500 jobs.
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Bennie Lee Coleman withdraws from Athens-Clarke County mayor’s race
The Athens-Clarke County elections department sent notice Monday that Bennie Lee Coleman III, a local business owner and candidate for mayor has officially withdrawn from the mayor’s race.
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Around Georgia: Overturned tractor-trailer in Gainesville
An overturned tractor trailer has shut down I-985 North at Exit 17. Officers are on the scene and are advising motorists to find an alternative route. Tybee Island Police Department catches glimpse of SpaceX satellites The Tybee Island Police reports that officers caught a glimpse of the SpaceX satellite launch as the rocket passed over […]
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Wolf Creek Amphitheater vote scheduled for May 4
After months of negotiations, Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts says Fulton County and the City of South Fulton have neared an agreement to transfer ownership of the Wolf Creek Amphitheater to the city.
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Police kill 28-year-old man during domestic incident with his mother
What started as a domestic incident between a mother and son ended in gunfire and the death of a 28-year-old man at a home in Duluth.
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Photos: 80 Arrested for street racing in Gwinnett
Gwinnett Police officers responded to a call regarding illegal street racing activities in Peachtree Corners Circle and Spalding Drive on May 1. Officers were able to block in 26 vehicles and their occupants successfully.
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Georgia gas prices stay at $3.71 per gallon as national average rises
Georgia gas prices remain unchanged compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists continue to pay an average price of $3.71 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 18 cents less than a month ago, and $1.01 more than this time last year.
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Four Republican challengers gang up on Kemp in final primary debate
Four Republican gubernatorial candidates played tag team Sunday night, attacking incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp for failing to back efforts to overturn the 2020 president election, being soft on crime and letting schools close during the pandemic.
