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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced he would not throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers' home opening game and would boycott any other Major League Baseball events, citing the league's decision to pull its All-Star Game from Georgia in response to new voting restrictions there.

Texas Governor boycotts MLB in response to All-Star decision

by Patrick Svitek | The Texas TribuneApril 6, 2021April 9, 2021

Bottles

Your Government

Gwinnett County will not prosecute for giving water to voters

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2021April 9, 2021

There are nearly 2,400 people worldwide whose individual net worth exceeds $1 billion -- and more than one-quarter of them live in the United States. All told, there are over 250 cities and towns across the country that at least one of the world's ultra wealthy calls home.

Georgia By The Numbers

This city is home to the most billionaires in Georgia

by The Center SquareApril 5, 2021September 24, 2023

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help finding missing 16 year old Lindsey Brock.

Search continues for missing 16-year-old Lindsey Brock

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2021April 9, 2021

An 18-year-old is dead after a car crashed into a vehicle he was standing next to in front of a Bibb County residence early Sunday morning.

Traffic & Transportation

18-year-old dies in Easter morning crash

by Thom ChandlerApril 4, 2021April 9, 2021

BUFORD -- Firefighters extinguished a fire early Easter morning on Craig Drive in Buford. Crews found heavy smoke showing from the single-story modular home at 3:08 a.m. The scene was declared under control at 3:55 a.m. There was no one home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Fire

Three people displaced after Easter morning fire

by Thom ChandlerApril 4, 2021April 9, 2021

The Georgia House’s last-day inaction on a contentious gun rights bill took many by surprise.

Your Government

Inside Look: How Georgia’s gun rights bill got shot down at the last minute

by Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine | GHNApril 3, 2021September 24, 2023

Police lights by night

Crime

60-year-old man dies while in police custody

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2021April 9, 2021

In response to Georgia's election reform bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp last week, Major League Baseball has pulled the All-Star game from Georgia.

Kemp: MLB decision to pull All-Star game an ‘attack’ on Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2021September 24, 2023

A dangerous situation in Conyers has caused traffic delays and shut down Highway 138 at Old McDonough Road.

Traffic & Transportation

Tractor trailer runs into downed power lines, snarling traffic in Conyers

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2021April 7, 2021

The Story: Georgia's controversial new election law may have landed the state in foul territory with Major League Baseball. According to media reports, the league is considering its options for moving the All-Star game -- originally scheduled to be played at Cobb County's Truist Park -- out of Georgia.

The Public Record

Will Georgia’s election bill be a strikeout for the All-Star game?

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday sided with Georgia in a lawsuit Florida filed in 2013 over the allocation of water that flows between the two states.

Georgia wins water wars

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 1, 2021September 24, 2023

(The Center Square) – The Georgia General Assembly has approved a $27.2 billion spending plan for the 2022 fiscal year, which starts July 1.

Your Government

Here’s how Georgia is spending your taxpayer money this year

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021

Car on wet road

Traffic & Transportation

Police: Wreck that killed Georgia man caused by hydroplaning

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021

The Johns Creek community is invited to provide input on the Jones Bridge Road widening project, which will widen Jones Bridge Road from Waters Road to State Bridge Road.

Traffic & Transportation

Johns Creek wants your input on widening Jones Bridge Road

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021

Georgia state capitol building in Atlanta at night

Your Government

Gun rights bill fails in Georgia legislature

by Jill Nolin | Georgia Recorder and Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderApril 1, 2021September 24, 2023

After weeks of pressure from protesters, major Georgia businesses including Delta Air Lines are taking a stronger stance against the sweeping voting bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp that opponents say will make it more difficult to cast a ballot, especially for minority voters.

Delta CEO’s criticism of voting bill slammed by Democrats and Republicans

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 31, 2021April 7, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on public gatherings and a shelter-in-place order for elderly-care facility residents that have been in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kemp lifts gathering restrictions in Georgia

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 31, 2021April 5, 2021