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Atlanta funds teen-led effort to expand safe spaces for young people

Atlanta funds teen-led effort to expand safe spaces for young people Atlanta is turning to young people to help create more places where teenagers can gather safely, awarding $50,000 to a pair of local student leaders behind a youth-focused community organization. The funding will support 17-year-olds Devin Mitchell and Haile Irving, founders of The Spot, an Atlanta-based organization dedicated to promoting community safety and providing positive opportunities for teens. Working […]

todayJuly 23, 2026 5

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Health

Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues

Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues As health officials continue investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, greenhouse growers say controlled indoor farming can reduce some of the contamination risks associated with fresh produce. GPB reports Cyclospora is a parasite spread through human fecal contamination, most often when polluted water comes into contact with fruits and vegetables. Because leafy greens like lettuce grow close to the ground, they can be […]

todayJuly 23, 2026 10

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How one Atlanta nonprofit is rethinking back-to-school clothing assistance

How one Atlanta nonprofit is rethinking back-to-school clothing assistance As back-to-school costs continue to strain household budgets, one metro Atlanta nonprofit is offering families more than free clothing. It's creating a shopping experience designed to restore confidence. Emonie's Closet was founded after Leigh Canada experienced the loss of her adopted daughter, Emonie, in 2018. Looking for a way to channel her grief into something meaningful, Canada began collecting and redistributing […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 8

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Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers

Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers A federal investigation has concluded that long-standing maintenance failures and unsafe chemical storage practices led to the massive BioLab fire that blanketed parts of Rockdale County in toxic smoke nearly two years ago. The final report from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found the Conyers facility was storing approximately 14 million pounds of reactive pool treatment […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 7

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Economics

Columbus residents rally against proposed data centers, call for greater transparency

Columbus residents rally against proposed data centers, call for greater transparency Opposition to data center development in Muscogee County continued to build over the weekend as residents gathered in downtown Columbus to protest proposed projects and urge local leaders to halt future approvals. The rally, reported by the Ledger-Enquirer, attracted about 100 people and was part of a nationwide day of action against the rapid expansion of data centers. Organizers […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 11

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Georgia gas prices climb as Middle East tensions drive up oil costs

Georgia gas prices climb as Middle East tensions drive up oil costs Drivers across Georgia are paying more at the pump after gas prices rose sharply over the past week, with increases of nearly 20 cents reported both statewide and across metro Atlanta. The price jump follows renewed tensions in the Middle East after the United States carried out additional military strikes in Iran, pushing global oil prices higher. Nationally, […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 6

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Atlanta nonprofit helps mothers navigate life after childbirth

Atlanta nonprofit helps mothers navigate life after childbirth After struggling with postpartum anxiety following the birth of her children, an Atlanta mother is working to ensure other women don't have to navigate the transition to parenthood alone. Melissa Fernandez, a mother of three, founded Atlanta Postpartum Doula after realizing many new mothers lack the support they need once they bring their babies home. She said becoming a parent meant adjusting […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 9

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Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years

Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years Georgia is moving forward with plans to build its first new state psychiatric hospital in more than five decades, a project aimed at reducing the growing number of people in jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment. According to the Georgia Recorder, lawmakers approved $409 million for a 300-bed forensic hospital that will be built near Georgia […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 6

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Search for Malik Polk remains active as investigators continue reviewing evidence

Search for Malik Polk remains active as investigators continue reviewing evidence Investigators say they are still following leads in the disappearance of 25-year-old Malik Polk, whose family has spent nearly two months searching for answers. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office says detectives have searched more than 300 acres using drones, bloodhounds, Georgia Search and Rescue teams, cadaver dogs and side-scan sonar along nearly 20 miles of the Chattahoochee River. Authorities […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 7

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AI-powered scams cost Georgians millions as deepfakes become more convincing

AI-powered scams cost Georgians millions as deepfakes become more convincing Scammers are using artificial intelligence to supercharge old fraud schemes, costing victims millions of dollars in Georgia and across the country, according to federal investigators. The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report shows Americans reported nearly $893 million in losses from AI-enabled scams last year. In Georgia alone, victims filed 71 complaints totaling more than $10.4 million in losses. Florida reported […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 7