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Former Georgia sheriff’s sergeant Buck William Aldridge indicted for excessive force and civil rights violations

Former Georgia sheriff’s sergeant Buck William Aldridge indicted for excessive force and civil rights violations

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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr sues Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones over campaign fund

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr sues Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones over campaign fund

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A top Republican in the Georgia governor's race is suing his rival over campaign financing

A top Republican in the Georgia governor's race is suing his rival over campaign financing

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New partnership promotes financial literacy for CCSD seniors

New partnership promotes financial literacy for CCSD seniors

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Deadline nears to register for Porchfest 2025

Deadline nears to register for Porchfest 2025

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Local Athenians advocate against short term rentals at Mayor and Commission meeting

Local Athenians advocate against short term rentals at Mayor and Commission meeting

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FBI data shows violent crime in Georgia dropped 10.5% from 2023 to 2024

FBI data shows violent crime in Georgia dropped 10.5% from 2023 to 2024

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The Ark-Athens holding a Summer of Stability fundraiser

The Ark-Athens holding a Summer of Stability fundraiser

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Mother of slain Apalachee High School student address Board of Education regarding school resource officers

Mother of slain Apalachee High School student address Board of Education regarding school resource officers

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U.S. Department of Transportation announces a loan to expand toll lanes along Georgia 400

U.S. Department of Transportation announces a loan to expand toll lanes along Georgia 400

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Public Service Commission to hold hearings on Georgia Power's request for capacity expansion

Public Service Commission to hold hearings on Georgia Power's request for capacity expansion

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Democrat Michael Thurmond launches 2026 run for Georgia governor

Democrat Michael Thurmond launches 2026 run for Georgia governor

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Athens, north Georgia under flood watch

Athens, north Georgia under flood watch

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Georgia launches free solar panel program for low

Georgia launches free solar panel program for low

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Derek Dooley, son of the late Vince Dooley, is running for senate

Derek Dooley, son of the late Vince Dooley, is running for senate

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Synovus and Pinnacle Bank announce $8.6B merger

Synovus and Pinnacle Bank announce $8.6B merger

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Local Democrats call on younger generations to “level up"

Local Democrats call on younger generations to “level up"

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Athens fantasy author nabs state prize with self

Athens fantasy author nabs state prize with self

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One Church, One Family seeks to bring Athens’ faithful into fight against homelessness

One Church, One Family seeks to bring Athens’ faithful into fight against homelessness

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State Representative Buddy Carter introduces the “ERIC ADAMS” Act to hold mayors of sanctuary cities accountable

State Representative Buddy Carter introduces the “ERIC ADAMS” Act to hold mayors of sanctuary cities accountable

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Public symposium to showcase affordable local healthcare options, more

Public symposium to showcase affordable local healthcare options, more

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Sen. Ossoff: Study warns Georgians could face sharp increases in health insurance premiums

Sen. Ossoff: Study warns Georgians could face sharp increases in health insurance premiums

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Georgia Power seeks approval for 9,900 megawatts in new energy projects

Georgia Power seeks approval for 9,900 megawatts in new energy projects

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Athens has been ranked as fifth cleanest city in the nation

Athens has been ranked as fifth cleanest city in the nation

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State Representative Houston Gaines announces campaign for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District seat

State Representative Houston Gaines announces campaign for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District seat

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Georgia House Committee hears conflicting testimony regarding medical marijuana and hemp derivatives

Georgia House Committee hears conflicting testimony regarding medical marijuana and hemp derivatives

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Bob Trammell enters race for Georgia attorney general

Bob Trammell enters race for Georgia attorney general

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Two fires cause damage; no injuries reported

Two fires cause damage; no injuries reported

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Appeals court hears arguments regarding cash bail payouts

Appeals court hears arguments regarding cash bail payouts

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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock advances bipartisan legislation to address the national housing crisis

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock advances bipartisan legislation to address the national housing crisis

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