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Georgia proposes major expansion of protected species list, public can weigh in

Georgia proposes major expansion of protected species list, public can weigh in The public has a chance to weigh in on proposed changes to Georgia’s protected species list.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced that the public comment period opened Aug. 28 and will last until Sept. 20. The proposed revisions will mark the first major change to the state’s conservation catalog in 20 years. The total number of […]

todaySeptember 2, 2026

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, speaks at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon on Aug. 5, 2026. Credit: Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

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Bottoms challenges Jackson to six debates as Georgia governor race heats up

Bottoms challenges Jackson to six debates as Georgia governor race heats up Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms laid out her ethics platform last week in Atlanta and is now challenging Republican opponent Rick Jackson to six debates ahead of the November election. At a campaign event on Thursday, Bottoms released an ethics policy largely centered around limiting business interests of the governor with the state, according to GPB […]

todaySeptember 1, 2026

Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks onstage during the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation 2025 Good Trouble Gala at Flourish Atlanta on May 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Ossoff finds campaign formula as Georgia Senate race heats up

Ossoff finds campaign formula as Georgia Senate race heats up U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s campaign for reelection has received national recognition as he condemns President Trump and his opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, while also maintaining a middle ground. Ossoff started his campaign as one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for reelection being the only one from a state that Trump won in 2024. However, recent polling shows Ossoff […]

todaySeptember 1, 2026

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Georgia Power clears deal to supply massive OpenAI data center

Georgia Power clears deal to supply massive OpenAI data center Georgia’s regulatory review process cleared Georgia Power’s agreement to supply electricity to OpenAI’s massive data center in Effingham County as residents voiced concerns about the negative impacts of the facility. Georgia Public Service Commission staff reviewed the agreement, which calls for Georgia Power to supply 3,200 megawatts of electricity to Project Camellia that will be delivered in phases through 2032. […]

todayAugust 31, 2026

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Free screenings highlight prostate cancer risks for Georgia men

Free screenings highlight prostate cancer risks for Georgia men September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and as the month approaches, advocacy groups and lawmakers are encouraging men to receive screenings. Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis partnered with Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute to provide free prostate cancer screenings for men. Ellis told CBS News Atlanta that the work is personal for him. "I found out last fall that I was diagnosed […]

todayAugust 31, 2026

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Avondale Estates sees new life as downtown attracts restaurants and retail

Avondale Estates sees new life as downtown attracts restaurants and retail Avondale Estates has seen new life as its new downtown attracts restaurants, retail and green space. Mayor Jonathan Elmore told CBS News Atlanta that the development of downtown is part of a larger effort to connect the residential community with the commercial center. "Our residents wanted stuff," Elmore said. "They wanted to see buildings occupied. They wanted to see […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

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Atlanta nonprofit repairs donated bikes to give children a safe ride

Atlanta nonprofit repairs donated bikes to give children a safe ride An Atlanta nonprofit collects used bicycles and repairs them to give them to children.  Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta is preparing for an upcoming bike rodeo at Glanton Elementary School in Grantville on Sept. 2. Junior DeBarros is the vice chair of the board for the nonprofit. He told CBS News Atlanta that safety is their priority while they […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

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Study finds rural community projects can reduce partisan hostility

Study finds rural community projects can reduce partisan hostility A new study finds that working on nonpartisan, local projects together without campaigning can reduce partisan hostility in rural communities. Six counties in Virginia and Georgia were examined with Community Works chapters. Community Works is a program by the Rural Urban Bridge initiative that organizes volunteers in rural communities to work on nonpolitical projects, such as food drives and road cleanups. […]

todayAugust 20, 2026

Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks onstage during the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation 2025 Good Trouble Gala at Flourish Atlanta on May 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Ossoff targets Trump, Collins at Atlanta rally ahead of Georgia Senate race

Ossoff targets Trump, Collins at Atlanta rally ahead of Georgia Senate race U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff made his case against President Trump and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins on Sunday at a campaign rally in Atlanta. Ossoff will face Collins in the general election Nov. 3 for his seat in the Senate. In-person early voting starts on Oct. 13 in Georgia. At the rally, Ossoff painted Collins as a Trump […]

todayAugust 20, 2026