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Fulton County ordered to appoint Republican election board picks A Fulton Superior Court judge ordered that the county's board of commissioners must appoint two critics nominated by the Fulton Republican Party to the county election board.

Fulton must accept Republican election board nominees, judge rules

05.08.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Truth Be Told brings chef-driven tasting menu and cocktails to Roswell Cocktail bar and restaurant Truth Be Told opened in July at 1104 Canton St. just outside downtown Roswell with a tasting menu, wine and cocktails.

Truth Be Told brings chef-driven tasting menu and cocktails to Roswell

05.08.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Waymos haven’t caused crashes in Atlanta so far, but some are getting confused The introduction of Waymo to Atlanta has brought a new type of transportation to the city, but also a wave of videos and stories of the driverless vehicles getting stuck.

Waymos haven’t caused crashes in Atlanta so far, but some are getting confused

05.08.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Atlanta office leasing slows as economic uncertainty meets tight supply There’s a wide gap between luxury office properties, often called class A or trophy, and aging and less-opulent buildings called class B.

Atlanta’s luxe office market is like musical chairs, slowly losing seats

05.08.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AJC veteran Bill Rankin signs off from β€˜Breakdown’ true crime podcast The new season of β€œBreakdown” is the last for the podcast’s founder.

Veteran AJC reporter Bill Rankin says goodbye to β€˜Breakdown’ podcast

05.08.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How a Georgia woman's mustard recipe turned into a business 30 years later Lisa Killorin launched Columbus, Georgia-based Sassy Mustard using a 30-year-old recipe. Now, her products are sold in 22 states and growing.

How a newlywed’s recipe for mustard eventually became a business

05.08.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ten Atlanta chefs talk about their favorite cooking and dining tools Atlanta-area food and beverage professionals discuss their personal culinary collections that range from spoons to glasses to aprons and knives.

Spoons, glasses, aprons and knives: These are a few of Atlanta chefs’ favorite things

05.08.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Latino Victory Fund backs Jason Esteves in Democratic primary for governor The state senator from Atlanta would make history as Georgia's first Black and first Latino governor

Latino Victory Fund backs Jason Esteves in Democratic primary for governor

05.08.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia Gov. Kemp's latest gamble: Blank-slate Senate candidate Gov. Brian Kemp is gambling again on a handpicked political newcomer in one of the nation’s most competitive U.S. Senate races.

Kemp’s latest gamble: A blank-slate Senate candidate with big stakes

05.08.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ex-football coach Derek Dooley to challenge Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate in Georgia Former football coach Derek Dooley announced he is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia in a bid to unseat Democrat Jon Ossoff.

Derek Dooley enters U.S. Senate race, setting up GOP clash in Georgia

05.08.2025 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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First Liberty's Frost family gave to candidates and causes in at least 38 states Contributions from Brant Frost IV and his family fueled their political influence far beyond Georgia.

First Liberty family’s contributions flowed to at least 38 states

05.08.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Amazon’s data center division pays $270M to buy sprawling Georgia property Amazon recently paid hundreds of millions of dollars to acquire a massive piece of property between Atlanta and Macon for potential data center development.

Amazon’s data center division pays $270M to buy sprawling Georgia property

05.08.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UGA again No. 1 for research-based products brought to market For the third consecutive year, UGA ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial, research-based products brought to market by industry partners.

UGA again No. 1 for research-based products brought to market

04.08.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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New solar program helps Georgians slash their power bills β€” for free Georgia BRIGHT β€˜Solar for All’ program is funded by a $156 million federal grant and expects to offer 450 homes a no-cost solar system in its initial phase.

New solar program helps Georgians slash their power bills β€” for free

04.08.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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First Liberty escaped notice from Georgia regulators as alleged Ponzi grew First Liberty Building & Loan's alleged Ponzi scheme took root in regulatory gaps in Georgia law and its failure to register its sale of investments.

First Liberty’s alleged Ponzi scheme took root in Georgia’s regulatory gaps

04.08.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Atlanta protesters turn out for 'Rage Against the Regime' rally Protests took place in Atlanta, Augusta, Decatur and Fayetteville. And at least 300 demonstrations took place across the country, according to reports.

Protesters criticize immigration crackdowns at β€˜Rage Against the Regime’ rally

03.08.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Opinion: Subaru gets racy with its WRX sedan Subaru has a storied history in racing, using the same model you might have in your driveway.

Subaru gets racy with its WRX sedan

02.08.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Change coming down the tracks for Atlanta in Norfolk Southern sale When the company announced plans in late 2018 to relocate to Atlanta from Virginia, there appeared to be nothing but clear tracks ahead.

Change coming down the tracks for Atlanta in Norfolk Southern merger

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Southern Co.’s profits dipped in the second quarter. Here’s why. Southern Co.β€˜s profits for the months of April through June were down 27% compared with the same time last year because of relatively cool temperatures.

Southern Co.’s profits dipped in the second quarter. Here’s why.

01.08.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roswell Thai restaurant Tipsy Thaiger to offer savory drinks and 'underrated' dishes The Thai restaurant is coming to Roswell Town Square in late August with seasonal Thai dishes and an extensive cocktail menu.

Tipsy Thaiger bringing β€˜underrated’ Thai dishes to Roswell

31.07.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looming tariff deadline could bring clarity and more costs for Georgians As President Donald Trump's tariff deadline looms, Georgia businesses may have more clarity on the future. But it's unclear how the deals will affect the broader economy.

Looming tariff deadline could bring clarity and more costs for Georgians

31.07.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ossoff, Warnock vote to curb U.S. arms sales to Israel amid hunger crisis in Gaza Georgia's U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock vote against arms sales to Israel.

Ossoff, Warnock vote to curb U.S. arms sales to Israel amid hunger crisis in Gaza

31.07.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new schmear in the South? Celeb-backed bagel chain plots Georgia expansion. PopUp Bagels said Monday it has signed 300 franchise locations in 10 states, including Georgia.

A new schmear in the South? Celeb-backed bagel chain plots Georgia expansion.

30.07.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike Collins is running for the Senate. Who will replace him in the House? Potential Republican candidates Georgia's 10th Congressional District include state Rep. Houston Gaines and former U.S. Rep. Paul Broun.

Mike Collins is running for the Senate. Who will replace him in the House?

30.07.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Atlanta chefs using their skateboarding spirit in the kitchen Atlanta chefs Terry Koval and Paco Talavera found purpose and community through skateboarding β€” and brought that spirit into their restaurant kitchens.

Atlanta’s skateboarding chefs find community in the kitchen β€” and the bowl

30.07.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tom Cousins, seminal Atlanta developer and philanthropist, dies Tom Cousins, who reshaped Atlanta's skyline and brought pro basketball and hockey to the city, dies at 93.

Tom Cousins, seminal Atlanta developer and philanthropist, dies

30.07.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PGA Tour Superstore takes swing on new CEO with past ties to Arthur Blank Troy Rice, chief executive at retail beverage chain Total Wine & More, will be the next CEO of Roswell-based PGA Tour Superstore.

PGA Tour Superstore takes swing on new CEO with past ties to Arthur Blank

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Marjorie Taylor Greene won't run for Georgia governor in 2026 U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will not run for governor in Georgia, leaving the field open for other GOP candidates.

Marjorie Taylor Greene opts out of 2026 governor’s race

29.07.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Atlanta leaders on edge as Norfolk Southern merger could cost Midtown HQ Norfolk Southern opened its Midtown headquarters in 2021 as part of one of the city’s largest β€” and most complicated β€” incentive deals.

Atlanta leaders on edge as Norfolk Southern merger could cost Midtown HQ

29.07.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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State Election Board finds Lyft's ride-to-the-polls offer broke Georgia law In a 3-1 vote Tuesday, the State Election Board found that the company violated a Georgia law against paying for votes when it offered discounted rides to the polls in 2022.

Discounted Lyft rides to vote are illegal in Georgia, Election Board finds

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