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Georgia congressional district plan could help GOP grab seat
ATLANTA (AP) — An initial proposal to redraw Georgia’s congressional districts appears to give Republicans a better chance of winning a suburban Atlanta congressional district now held by Democrat Lucy McBath, but raises a number of other questions. ...
Goats get loose in Atlanta's tony Buckhead neighborhood
ATLANTA (AP) — A herd of goats brought in to clear weeds got loose Monday, briefly becoming a thorn in the side of Atlanta's tony Buckhead neighborhood. Atlanta police responded after a driver called to report the goats were wandering in the road, news outlets reported....
Matty Ice proves he's not done yet in leading late comeback
ATLANTA (AP) — It wasn’t pretty for much of the afternoon, but Matt Ryan proved he still has that magic touch. The Falcons began their 17-14 win at the New York Giants with four consecutive punts, and vintage Matty Ice seemed like a thing of the past. By the end,...
Georgia plans $1,000 bonuses to responders with federal cash
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that he will use federal COVID-19 aid to pay $1,000 bonuses to every police officer, sheriff’s deputy, firefighter and emergency medical technician statewide. Kemp made the announcement flanked by House Speaker David...
Man accused of using Turkish background to defraud investors
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal regulators have brought civil charges against a Georgia man they say defrauded investors who shared his Turkish cultural and religious background. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint Friday in federal court in Atlanta...
Braves, Phillies to go head to head with division in balance
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are in an old-fashioned battle for the NL East title, with the wild card looking unlikely for whoever finishes second. They'll face each other in a three-game series starting Tuesday. Atlanta leads the...
South Fulton police recover 2 kids from stolen car
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have safely recovered two kids who were in a car that was stolen from a gas station, South Fulton police said. In a Facebook posting the police said around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday police responded to a call at a BP Gas Station...
Voter registration event set for Atlanta area rail stations
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta's transit authority plans to host a nonpartisan voter registration event at several of its rail stations. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, or MARTA, is set to host local nonprofit organizations who will help people register to...
Georgia child’s legacy seeks to aid families battling cancer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Alex Dexter never saw his second birthday, but his legacy could help bring a life-saving therapy to Augusta all while comforting other families battling cancer and serious illness. Dr. Erin and Chris Dexter created the AlexStrong Foundation in honor...
Friday's Scores
PREP FOOTBALL= ACE Charter 35, Wilkinson County 6 Adairsville 22, LaFayette 6 Alcovy 24, Rockdale County 6 Allatoona 35, Wheeler 13 Andrews, N.C. 41, North Georgia Falcons 16 ...
