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Georgia air traffic controllers await full raise amid staffing shortages

Georgia air traffic controllers await full raise amid staffing shortages The U.S. Congress approved a raise for air traffic controllers of just under 4% back in April, but they are still waiting to see the full raise in their paychecks, according to WABE. Many air traffic controllers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport work 10 hour days, six days per week. Although air traffic controllers have seen 1% of the raise […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026

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Three Georgia residents face federal charges for allegedly voting as non-citizens

Three Georgia residents face federal charges for allegedly voting as non-citizens Three people living in Georgia are facing federal charges for allegedly illegally voting in federal elections. U.S. Department of Justice officials say the three individuals were among 16 others charged across the country of non-citizens voting in elections. U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia released the names of the people charged. Pauline Lewis, 65, allegedly voted […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026

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Georgia Muslim voters mark National Voter Registration Day with outreach

Georgia Muslim voters mark National Voter Registration Day with outreach Friday was National Muslim Voter Registration Day, and the Georgia Muslim Voter Project showed up at the West Cobb Islamic Center in Marietta to make sure people were registered to vote. Urooj Ali with the Georgia Muslim Voter Project said that they estimate that there are around 100,000 registered Muslim voters in Georgia with most of them being in Atlanta. […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026

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EPA moves to eliminate power plant carbon standards, drawing concern in Georgia

EPA moves to eliminate power plant carbon standards, drawing concern in Georgia The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rescinding every remaining federal carbon standard for the power sector after finalizing its repeal of most greenhouse gas limits on power plants. The agency says the move will save the industry more than $300 billion, but environmental advocates and public health groups have sued, calling the repeal dangerous and illegal. Adrien Webber […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026

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Atlanta’s Junior Hawks wheelchair basketball team prepares for new season

Atlanta’s Junior Hawks wheelchair basketball team prepares for new season The BlazeSports Junior Hawks wheelchair basketball team is preparing for their upcoming season in Atlanta. The program allows young athletes with physical disabilities to compete in the sport, and the team plays against opponents from across the country. Coach Jason Joines became involved in the program through his son, Joshua.  "My son was born with spina bifida and started playing […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026

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Georgia healthcare leaders discuss keeping newly trained professionals in state

Georgia healthcare leaders discuss keeping newly trained professionals in state Healthcare professionals gathered Wednesday at the Georgia Aquarium, and the hot topic was how states like Georgia will retain their newly trained healthcare professionals in the state. Healthcare leaders, researchers and policymakers attended the Health Connect South Annual Gathering to discuss the future of health care, including the shortage of healthcare professionals. Caylee Noggle, president and CEO of the Georgia […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026

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National Voter Registration Day highlights key Georgia election deadlines

National Voter Registration Day highlights key Georgia election deadlines National Voter Registration Day was Tuesday nearly three weeks ahead of Georgia’s voter registration deadline. According to Georgia’s Secretary of State’s office, Georgia has nearly 7.5 million active registered voters. Georgia Elections Director Blake Evans said as the state’s population has grown, voter registration has also slightly increased. Eligible Georgians with a state driver’s license can register online, but voters can […]

todaySeptember 17, 2026

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Former Georgia lawmaker sentenced in COVID unemployment fraud case

Former Georgia lawmaker sentenced in COVID unemployment fraud case Former state Rep. Dexter Sharper, D-Valdosta, was sentenced Monday after he admitted to making false statements to receive COVID-19 pandemic unemployment benefits, according to WABE.  Sharper is the second Georgia lawmaker sentenced for pandemic-related unemployment fraud. U.S. District Judge Mark Cohen sentenced Sharper to “time served,” which was his time spent being booked by federal authorities. Sharper will also pay restitution […]

todaySeptember 17, 2026

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Georgia voting equipment flaw raises concerns over ballot secrecy as AI advances

Georgia voting equipment flaw raises concerns over ballot secrecy as AI advances A flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment could allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast, and security researchers say it needs to be fixed as artificial intelligence advances. The flaw does not allow votes to be changed or cast doubt on election results. However, it could allow someone to see how others voted, […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026