Georgia lawmakers weigh limits on data centers amid growing local backlash

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Georgia lawmakers weigh limits on data centers amid growing local backlash

Georgia lawmakers weigh limits on data centers amid growing local backlash Georgia lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have turned their attention to data centers as the state becomes one of the country’s top markets for the industry. However, residents have turned a sharp eye towards data centers citing pollution and utility usage as a main deterrent. “That could easily be a decade worth of construction and noise and […]

January 26, 2026 171 1

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Former Georgia lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud over COVID unemployment benefits

Former Georgia lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud over COVID unemployment benefits A former Georgia House member pleaded guilty last week in charges related to collecting federal unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former state Rep. Karen Bennett, D-Stone Mountain, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to collect $13,940 in federal unemployment benefits and supplements in 2020. "Bennett was elected to represent her fellow citizens and took a […]

January 26, 2026 41 1

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Democrat, Republican advance to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race

Democrat, Republican advance to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race A Democrat and a Republican will face off in a special runoff election Feb. 17 for Georgia Senate District 18. Democrat LeMario Brown received the most votes at nearly 37%, and Republican Steven McNeel finished second with 21%. The special election was called shortly after the resignation of former state Sen. John Kennedy, who is running for lieutenant governor […]

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Raffensperger sets special elections for Georgia House Districts 94, 130

Raffensperger sets special elections for Georgia House Districts 94, 130 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced two special elections Wednesday for Georgia House Districts 94 and 130. The special elections for both districts will be held on March 10 with a special runoff election, if needed, on April 7. Early voting will begin Feb. 16. House District 94 covers portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties, and House District 130 […]

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Students walk out across Georgia to protest immigration raids and ICE actions

Students walk out across Georgia to protest immigration raids and ICE actions Students took part in a walkout Tuesday at several Georgia universities and two high schools. Around 100 students gathered at Georgia State University Library Plaza to protest federal immigration raids and actions by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Logan Castillo, a freshman at GSU, told GPB that having a walkout was a great way […]

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Emergency alert lifted at Morris Brown College after threat investigation

Emergency alert lifted at Morris Brown College after threat investigation Normal operations have resumed at Morris Brown College after a threatening email prompted an emergency alert and a police presence on the Atlanta campus Thursday morning. College officials initially urged students not to come to campus and instructed them to check their email and text messages for updates. In a message sent through the school’s emergency system, administrators said they […]

January 23, 2026 53 1

Hogg Hummock is among the historic sites named in the Places in the Peril list published by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. (Courtesy of the Georgia Trust)

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McIntosh County voters overturn Sapelo Island zoning ordinance in Gullah Geechee referendum

McIntosh County voters overturn Sapelo Island zoning ordinance in Gullah Geechee referendum McIntosh County voters on Tuesday repealed a controversial zoning ordinance affecting Sapelo Island, marking a major victory for the island’s Gullah Geechee residents after a prolonged fight to preserve their community and culture. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the referendum overturns a 2023 decision by the McIntosh County Commission that allowed significantly larger homes to be built in the […]

January 22, 2026 44

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Georgia emergency officials urge residents to prepare as winter storm nears

Georgia emergency officials urge residents to prepare as winter storm nears After Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency, Josh Lamb, the director of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, provided tips for Georgians to prepare for the worst. “By being ready for the storm, Georgians can do their part in minimizing risk, reducing the time it takes to recover and most importantly, prevent the loss of life,” […]

January 22, 2026 76 1

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Kemp declares statewide emergency as winter storm threatens Georgia

Kemp declares statewide emergency as winter storm threatens Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency Thursday morning for all Georgia counties due to the winter storm that is expected this weekend. “We think we'll experience significant snow, sleet, and or freezing rain possible in these counties throughout the weekend, and that'll start early Saturday morning,” Kemp said about North Georgia counties. The state of emergency will last for […]

January 22, 2026 28 1

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