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A photo of the Flint River

Health

Fuel spill at Atlanta airport sends 10,000 gallons into Flint River

Fuel spill at Atlanta airport sends 10,000 gallons into Flint River Cleaning efforts are still underway after a fuel spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport dumped around 10,000 gallons of fuel into the airport storm water system and the Flint River. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that the fuel came from a fuel pit hydrant valve attached to a fuel system pipeline at the airport on Jan. 30. Gordon […]

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Georgia State Capitol Building

Politics

Georgia House Democrats roll out bipartisan package to boost affordable housing

Georgia House Democrats roll out bipartisan package to boost affordable housing Georgia House Democrats introduced legislation Monday to address affordable housing concerns in the state. State Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, and Phil Olaleye, D-Atlanta, along with others, introduced a package of bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding housing supply, protecting tenants and encouraging affordable housing development, according to a news release. “We know Georgians are struggling with housing costs, and […]

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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.

Politics

Ossoff blasts Trump at Georgia rally as Senate race heats up

Ossoff blasts Trump at Georgia rally as Senate race heats up Sen. Jon Ossoff held a reelection rally in College Park over the weekend where he criticized President Donald Trump and positioned Republicans as pawns for the ultra-rich. “Now, you remember, we were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. You remember that? But this is a government of, by and for the ultra-rich. It is the wealthiest cabinet ever. […]

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Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital

Health

Georgia launches mental health parity dashboard, fines insurers nearly $25M

Georgia launches mental health parity dashboard, fines insurers nearly $25M Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act was passed in 2022 and requires Georgia health insurers to cover mental health and substance-use conditions at the same rate as physical health conditions. However, compliance has been difficult. Now, a new centralized dashboard is set to launch that will track issues with insurance coverage for mental health care claims, according to WABE. John King, […]

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A woman placing her ballot into the ballot box.

Politics

Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat

Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat Fitz Johnson has officially announced that he is running to take back a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. In November 2025, Johnson, a Republican, faced off against Democrat Peter Hubbard and lost. Hubbard received nearly 63% of the vote. Districts 3 and 5 will be on the ballot this November, and Johnson wants to reclaim his seat. […]

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School children sitting at desks with arms up to answer question, enthusiasm, knowledge, participation

Politics

Georgia Republicans roll out childcare, Pre-K bills to support families

Georgia Republicans roll out childcare, Pre-K bills to support families Georgia Republicans held a news conference last week to announce a package of legislation to support Georgia families.  “Every family deserves a chance to thrive, but for many working parents across our state, the cost of childcare is forcing them to make difficult decisions between remaining in the workforce and staying home,” said Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns. The initiative […]

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A Wild Pig in the sand of a south Florida scrub and palmetto woods.

Politics

Georgia House passes bill expanding feral hog hunting, allows use of drones

Georgia House passes bill expanding feral hog hunting, allows use of drones The Georgia House passed a bill last Tuesday that expands feral hog hunting in the state. House Bill 946 would allow the use of drones in hog hunting and remove the requirement of a license for trapping feral hogs. The law would also remove the need for a wildlife control permit for hunting feral hogs from a moving […]

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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announces a batch of bills at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.

Politics

Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives

Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives Georgia House Republicans announced Wednesday a batch of bills dedicated to putting “Georgia Families First.”  Among them was a measure to increase access to contraceptives across the state. House Bill 1138 would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control and also allows patients to receive more than one month of birth control pills at a time. State Rep. Beth […]

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Politics

Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening Georgia’s 11th District

Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening Georgia’s 11th District U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced Wednesday that he will not seek another term in Congress leaving Georgia’s 11th Congressional District open for the taking. Loudermilk, who has served six terms, marks the fourth departure of Republican representatives from Georgia.  “It is time to contribute to my community, state and nation in other ways,” he said to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. U.S. […]

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