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Georgia Chasing NFL Draft History… Again

The Bulldogs set a modern NFL Draft Record a year ago when they had 15 total players selected in one seven-round draft. Their five first-round picks were the second most in modern NFL Draft history and there’s a chance they will repeat the same first-round performance in 2023. The latest mock drafts give five former […]

Posted inGeorgia People

5 Women in Georgia History You Need to Know About

Georgia has a rich history that is shaped by the contributions of many women. From the colonial era to the present day, women in Georgia have played important roles in shaping the state’s politics, culture, and society. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is important to recognize and honor the accomplishments of these trailblazing […]

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Georgia lawmakers are adding antisemitism to the state’s hate crimes law

The state House of Representatives passed legislation Monday defining antisemitism and incorporating it into Georgia’s 2020 hate crimes law. House Bill 30, which passed 136-22, would establish as part of state law the definition of antisemitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, an intergovernmental organization founded by Sweden’s prime minister in 1998. Like the […]

Posted inYour Government

Georgia lawmakers want to limit local control over single-family housing moratoriums

The state House of Representatives Monday passed a bill that would limit the ability of local governments to impose lengthy moratoriums on the building of single-family houses.   The Housing Regulation Transparency Act, which passed 127-43, would prevent local governments from extending moratoriums that bar the building of single-family homes beyond 180 days.   “[The bill] allows […]

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Will Georgia lawmakers be able to fix the state’s medical cannabis program?

Legislation that would increase participation in Georgia’s medical cannabis program in an effort to resolve lawsuits filed by losing bidders sailed through the state House of Representatives Monday. House Bill 196, which passed 170-2, would increase the number of medical cannabis production licenses the state awards to 15, up from the current six. That would […]

Posted inCrime

Fire breaks out at ‘Cop City’ site

A fire was reported Sunday night at the site of a police training facility in DeKalb County known as “Cop City.” Below is a statement from the Atlanta Police Department on the incident. The statement is presented in its entirety. On March 5, 2023, a group of violent agitators used the cover of a peaceful […]

Posted inBusiness

Mystery caller survey of top Atlanta companies shows there is still room for improvement in customer service

A new “mystery caller” survey was commissioned to look at call handling customer service skills, and showed there is still some room for improvement among Atlanta businesses. Despite most businesses delivering overall great customer service, the survey of 60 Atlanta companies by leading call and chat company Moneypenny of Duluth showed a mix of service […]

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Over 200 Faith Leaders Unite to Stop Cop City

A coalition of over 200 faith leaders will gather at Atlanta City Hall on Monday to express their opposition to the proposed construction of “Cop City” in the South River Forest. The Faith Coalition to Stop Cop City is calling for a complete stop to the Cop City project and the cancellation of the Atlanta […]