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Mableton passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces

Mableton passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces The city of Mableton has approved a new ordinance designed to prevent discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces. The measure mirrors the CROWN Act, which protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists. Supporters say the protections are meant to address long-standing concerns from Black residents who say they have faced pressure to change their appearance […]

todayMarch 5, 2026 7 1

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Fort Gordon raises security amid U.S. military action in Iran

Fort Gordon raises security level amid U.S. military action in Iran Security measures have been heightened at Fort Gordon as fighting involving the United States and Iran continues, and drivers in the Augusta area may notice longer wait times at installation gates. WRDW-TV reports that the installation raised its Force Protection Condition, known as FPCON, due to global security concerns tied to ongoing military operations in Iran. The move means […]

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Iranian Atlantians struggle to contact family as unrest disrupts communication

Iranian Atlantans struggle to contact family as unrest disrupts communication Iranian Americans in metro Atlanta say they are anxiously waiting for messages from loved ones as unrest continues in Iran. “It’s been very exciting, but also very stressful at the same time,” said Mayra Yazdari. “We’re worried… it’s kind of like an emotional roller coaster.” Yazdari, who has lived in the United States for nine years, said the first hours […]

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Georgia bill would limit support for LGBTQ+ foster kids

Georgia bill would limit support for LGBTQ+ foster kids A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would restrict how caregivers and state workers respond when foster children identify as a gender different from their sex assigned at birth. Savannah Morning News reports the proposal is part of a broader national push to expand parental rights policies related to gender identity. The bill, introduced by Rep. Noelle Kahaian, a first-term Republican, […]

todayMarch 4, 2026 10

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Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits

Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits A bill introduced in the Georgia Senate would give the state attorney general sole authority to file pollution lawsuits over PFAS contamination, preventing cities and counties from pursuing or maintaining their own cases. Senate Bill 577, sponsored by Sen. Sam Watson, R-Moultrie, and four other Republicans, would centralize legal action against chemical manufacturers and carpet companies accused of contaminating […]

todayMarch 3, 2026 8

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Georgia’s housing crisis leaves families running in place

Georgia’s housing crisis leaves families running in place When 14-year-old Na’Kaya Godfrey gets home from school in Stone Mountain, she turns on the space heaters. They are the only source of warmth in the unheated house — the latest stop in a childhood defined by moving. On her dresser sits a sign that reads “Home, Sweet Home.” She estimates this is the 26th place her family has lived. Her mother, […]

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Iran war update: Fire at U.S. Embassy in Kuwait as Red Crescent reports 555 killed in strikes

Iran war update: Fire at U.S. Embassy in Kuwait as Red Crescent reports 555 killed in strikes Over the weekend, U.S. and Israeli forces launched sweeping strikes on Iran, hitting Revolutionary Guard sites, missile launch facilities and air defenses. Some outlets even report that an all girls school was hit. Iranian state media says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed. Smoke and fire were seen rising from inside the U.S. […]

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Trump promotes tariffs in Rome as Georgia leaders question affordability

Trump promotes tariffs in Rome as Georgia leaders question affordability As President Donald Trump pointed to tariffs and manufacturing gains during a visit to Rome, Georgia, critics said many residents are still struggling with everyday expenses. Trump spoke Feb. 19 at the Coosa Steel Plant, describing the facility’s turnaround as proof that trade policies are strengthening domestic industry. He said growth in construction and manufacturing shows his economic approach is […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 6 2

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Richmond County Board approves school closures and Josey High conversion to College and Career Academy

Richmond County Board approves school closures and Josey High conversion to College and Career Academy AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — The Richmond County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve a long-range facilities plan that will close and consolidate several schools, including converting T.W. Josey Comprehensive High School into a districtwide College and Career Academy. Nine of 10 board members were present for the vote. The changes take effect after […]

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