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Bird's eye view of Chickamauga, Georgia.
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Metro Atlanta rent prices show signs of cooling, but costs remain high in key cities

Metro Atlanta rents cool in some cities, but affordability remains uneven A new report shows rent prices in parts of metro Atlanta eased slightly in 2025, though many of the region’s most popular cities remain among the most expensive places to rent in Georgia. According to an annual report from apartment rental site Zumper, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment statewide stood at $1,264 at the end of the year. […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 8

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Black Women gather on opening day of Georgia legislative session to push policy priorities

Black Women Show Up on Opening Day of Georgia Legislative Session to Push Policy Priorities On the first morning of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, as lawmakers returned to the Capitol and lobbyists filled the hallways, a group of Black women leaders made a point to be there early — before agendas were locked in and before priorities were set. Dee Dawkins-Haigler was among the organizers. She is the president and […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026 5

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Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees after Georgia election case dismissal

Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees after Georgia election case dismissal President Donald Trump is asking a Georgia judge to order the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office to reimburse more than $6.2 million in legal fees and expenses following the dismissal of the state’s election interference case against him. According to The Associated Press, Trump filed the motion Wednesday under a Georgia law passed last year that allows defendants […]

todayJanuary 8, 2026 4

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Whitfield GOP opposes renewed PFAS liability shield bill

Whitfield GOP opposes renewed PFAS liability shield bill Opposition is growing in Northwest Georgia as lawmakers prepare to return to Atlanta, with local Republicans speaking out against a renewed effort to limit legal liability tied to PFAS contamination, according to WDEF. The Whitfield County Republican Party says it is against the reintroduction of House Bill 211, legislation that would restrict lawsuits against carpet manufacturers accused of illegally disposing of PFAS, […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 10 1

A beach and pier on the Georgia coast.
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Coastal Georgia leaders rethink water planning as supply outlook shifts

Coastal Georgia leaders rethink water planning as supply outlook shifts Coastal Georgia leaders are reexamining how the region will manage water supplies as new infrastructure investments and shifts in industrial demand reshape earlier concerns. The Current reports that just a year ago, planners were focused on whether groundwater could support rapid industrial growth — including Hyundai’s electric vehicle plant — without leaving farmers in Bulloch County short on irrigation. Since […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 10

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Georgia law lets some dental visits happen online through teledentistry

Georgia law lets some dental visits happen online through teledentistry Some dental visits in Georgia can now happen entirely online. 13WMAZ reports a new state law allows licensed dentists to diagnose certain conditions, manage treatment plans and prescribe medications through video appointments, eliminating the need for an in-office visit in many cases. House Bill 567, which took effect Jan. 1, expands the use of teledentistry statewide, with a focus on […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 4

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Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, triggering special election in Georgia

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, triggering special election in Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene officially ends her time in Congress late Monday, resigning from the U.S. House after six years representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. In letters sent to Gov. Brian Kemp and House Speaker Mike Johnson and obtained by CBS Atlanta, Greene said her resignation would take effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday. She wrote that serving her district […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026 8 2

From right to left, U.S. congress peopole Marjorie Taylor Greene, Raphael Warnock and Mike Collins.
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Georgia leaders split over U.S. military action in Venezuela

Georgia leaders split over U.S. military action in Venezuela Georgia’s political leaders are weighing in after President Donald Trump announced U.S. military strikes targeting Venezuela, drawing a range of responses across party lines. According to reporting by WGAU Radio, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized the military action while also condemning Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a dictator. In a statement, Warnock said Americans do not want U.S. troops pulled into […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026 48 2

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High winds and red flag warnings raise fireworks safety concerns across metro Atlanta

Red flag wind warnings raise fireworks safety concerns across metro Atlanta High winds and low humidity across metro Atlanta could impact New Year’s Eve fireworks plans, as weather conditions increase the risk of fires, according to Atlanta News First. Atlanta Fire Rescue Capt. Andrew Anderson said a National Weather Service red flag warning issued across much of Georgia adds extra danger to outdoor fires, including fireworks. “The unpredictability of a firework […]

todayDecember 31, 2025 9