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This Atlanta suburb was ranked America’s best place to live — again
The suburbs are having their day in the sun. Annual rankings that proclaim the country’s “best places to live” are cruising past some of the country’s largest metros to park in their more spacious suburbs. These family-friendly towns can boast...
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SEC Tiers: Georgia Still Runs the Conference Following Tennessee Win
"The conference still goes through Georgia." Those were the words of FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt following the Dawgs' impressive 44-41 overtime win over the Volunteers in Tennessee on Saturday. "Folks, you still have to...
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What went wrong for Minnesota Vikings and JJ McCarthy against Atlanta Falcons?
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Georgia football report card: Grading position groups after 44-41 win over No. 15 Tennessee
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No. 6 Georgia beat No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Following the game, sports editor Owen McDaniel graded each position group’s performance. Quarterback There aren’t many harder places in college football for a quarterback to make...
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‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev arrested in Georgia after Interpol issues Red Notice
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Mayor’s 5K returns to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Saturday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Mayor’s 5K on the 5th runway returns Saturday, inviting walkers and runners of all ages to race on metro Atlanta’s flattest and fastest course. The 11th annual run on the tarmac of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...
‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev arrested in Georgia after Interpol issues Red Notice
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Defense shines in Atlanta Falcons' 22-6 Sunday Night Football win over Minnesota Vikings
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The only touchdown scored Sunday inside the Minnesota Vikings' U.S. Bank Stadium went to the victorious Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons accomplished their first victory of 2025 in a hostile environment during prime time. This should give them...
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How to get Georgia voters to turn out for the PSC election? Talk about their power bills.
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. While any election brings ads, events, door-knocking, and other efforts to remind people to get to the polls, this year campaign workers concerned...
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Beachgoer captures stunning video of unexpected creature making its way across sand: 'Once in [a] lifetime encounter'
A routine beach visit in Florida recently turned into a rare bobcat encounter for one photographer. But the striking footage is more than just an extraordinary moment — it's a glimpse into the struggles wildlife face as their habitats shrink....
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Vikings vs. Falcons takeaways: Atlanta's defense, kicker shine against sputtering Minnesota
The Atlanta Falcons relied on newly signed kicker Parker Romo to score the majority of their points on Sunday and walked away with a 22-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Atlanta signed Romo last week after benching Younghoe Koo following his...
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Georgia Power receives approval from Georgia PSC for five new solar facilities to supply CARES 2023 solar program
Georgia Power this week received approval to certify five new utility-scale solar site power purchase agreements (PPAs), adding over 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity. Georgia Power this week received approval from the Georgia...
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Mayoral candidates face voters from Sandy Springs’ North End (WATCH)
Support local news in ATL Atlanta’s best morning newsletter Rough Draft is a clever, curated, and concise email to help you stay up-to-date. Key Points: • The four Sandy Springs mayoral candidates traded blame on the city’s redevelopment lag and...
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2025 Eagles ready to settle ‘unfinished business’ as non-conference play winds down
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Southern volleyball has opened up the season 8-1 and currently sits atop the Sun Belt standings. Lone senior Kirsten Barrett was just tabbed as the conference Setter of the Week for the second time this year and...
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Rivian begins $5 billion electric vehicle factory construction in Georgia, creating 7,500 jobs Rivian has kicked off the construction of its $5 billion electric vehicle factory. The massive project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and be operational…
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The electric Rivian R2 SUV (Image source: Rivian) Rivian has kicked off the construction of its $5 billion electric vehicle factory. The massive project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and be operational by 2028. Rivian has started constructing...
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Georgia Southern Volleyball Achieves Historic 7-0 Start with FIU Sweep
Georgia Southern volleyball achieved a significant milestone, securing a sweep against FIU and marking their first-ever 7-0 start to a season. Despite trailing in both the second and third sets, the Eagles showcased remarkable resilience and...
Data centers will take up 90% of Georgia's new energy. What happens to our bills?
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Georgia Power has proposed its first major data center contract of the year to the state Public Service Commission. While Georgian's utility bills have already risen, people disagree on whether the surge in data centers will further burden...
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Georgia school absenteeism at its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic
ATLANTA — Atlanta Public Schools is closing the gap on chronic absenteeism by digging in to find what’s going on in families lives. District Social Work Coordinator Alicia Curvey says, “they don’t have to be totally transparent, but trust us...
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Game 1 against the Indiana Fever is a must-win for the Atlanta Dream
When Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the No. 3-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 6-seed Indiana Fever tips off on Sunday afternoon (3 p.m. ET, ABC), it will be the first time the teams have faced off since July 11. A lot has changed...
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Georgia GOP, ACLU calling to ‘turn down the rhetoric’ after Charlie Kirk shooting
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Friday, top leaders of the ACLU of Georgia and the Georgia GOP aligned, calling for a cooler political climate after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Turn down the rhetoric, stop...