Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list

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Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list

Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 Places in Peril list. The list identifies historic sites that are threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy, according to the news release. “Places in Peril is about awareness and opportunity,” said W. Wright Mitchell, president and CEO of the Trust, in the […]

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Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B

Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B Georgia made the list for top 10 exporting states in the country in 2025. Gov. Brian Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced Thursday that the state ranked No. 7 for dollar value of total trade and No. 9 for dollar value of exports in the country. “Georgia has broken export records for five […]

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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 […]

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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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Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety

Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety Georgia lawmakers have introduced several bills this legislative session to deal with the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Although some pieces of legislation will make it past Crossover Day, others aren’t so lucky. Senate Bill 398 would make “virtual peeping” a felony and punishable by up to 10 years in prison. “Virtual peeping” refers to the use of AI […]

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Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax

Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax A group of Georgia Democrats introduced a resolution in the Georgia House that would fundamentally change taxation in the state. State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, sponsored House Resolution 1504 that would amend the Georgia Constitution to establish a progressive individual income tax system. “We've been having a lot of conversations, as you're aware, at this session about taxes, but it seems like […]

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Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief

Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief Gov. Brian Kemp signed the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year. Kemp touted the income and property tax relief that the budget includes as well as the funding set aside for state employees, such as teachers and law enforcement. “This isn't the government's money, it is the people of Georgia's money. So I am […]

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Georgia lawmakers demand release of detained Gwinnett barber

Georgia lawmakers demand release of detained Gwinnett barber Georgia lawmakers sent a letter to immigration officials demanding the release of Rodney Taylor due to serious medical concerns. Taylor, a Gwinnett County barber, has been detained for over a year at Stewart Detention Center. Taylor was brought to the U.S. from Liberia as a two year old to receive medical care, which resulted in the amputation of both his legs. He […]

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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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