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ProPublica reported in September on the deaths of Amber Thurman and Candi Miller, which the state maternal mortality review committee had determined were preventable. They were the first reported cases of women who died without access to care restricted by a state abortion ban, and they unleashed a torrent of outrage over the fatal consequences of such laws. The women’s stories became a central discussion in the presidential campaign and ballot initiatives involving abortion access in 10 states.

Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths

by Amy Yurkanin | ProPublicaNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Residents across Georgia should prepare for on-and-off rain showers throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service. While no severe weather is expected, there may be occasional rumbles of thunder during the afternoon and evening hours.

Rain Expected Across Georgia Today

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

A judge in Athens heard testimony Monday from experts who used watch and phone data to place murder victim Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra -- the suspect in her death -- in the same location on the morning of Feb. 22. The data provided a detailed timeline of Riley’s final moments.

Crime

GPS Data Shows Where Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra Were The Day She Was Killed

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Residents across Georgia now have a centralized resource to explore the new Georgia Promise Scholarship program. The Georgia Education Savings Authority launched the website mygeorgiapromise.org, offering families detailed information about eligibility, application processes, and how to use the program, which begins in July 2025.

Georgia Promise Scholarship Launches New Website

by School ReportsNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Cropped view of turkey with drinks and candles on table near multiethnic family celebrating thanksgiving

Food

What Are The Thanksgiving Food Trends for 2024?

by Talker ResearchNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Heavy rain

Warm Start to the Week in Georgia, But Rain Looms

by B.T. ClarkNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Close-up of fresh organic carrots with greens on a wooden surface, showcasing vibrant orange color.

Do Your Carrots Have E.coli?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

I’ve had it. It was bad enough when we all had to memorize 3,000 passwords, endure pop quizzes about the name of our first pet, and prove we weren’t robots by identifying blurry fire hydrants. But now, thanks to two-factor authentication, ordering lunch has turned into an episode of CSI: Cybersecurity.

Clark Chronicles

Verify This: When Ordering Lunch Becomes a Two-Factor Trust Exercise

by B.T. ClarkNovember 17, 2024November 17, 2024

☀️ Why It Matters: This weekend offers perfect weather for outdoor plans, but you’ll want to keep an umbrella handy as Tuesday approaches. A midweek cold front will bring significant changes, so enjoy the warmth while it lasts.

What to Expect: Georgia’s Weather This Weekend

by Weather ReportsNovember 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Only Black voters decreased in turnout, a possible contributing factor to Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the state to Donald Trump. As a share of the citizen voting-age population, Black voters were the only demographic with a decline in turnout.

Black Voters Stayed Home in Georgia

by Elyse S. Apel | The Center SquareNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Georgia agriculture officials have confirmed the presence of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, a pest that endangers key crops. Georgia is now the 18th state to report sightings of the pest, known for its harmful impact on agriculture.

News You Can Use

The Spotted Lanternfly Arrives in Georgia: ‘Document it, Report it, and Kill it’

by B.T. ClarkNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Gainesville to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, Trump announced on social media Thursday.

Your Government

Trump Taps Georgia’s Doug Collins to Lead Veterans’ Affairs

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024