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Kemp ad slams Abrams for 'worst state in the country to live' remark

ATLANTA — Almost as soon as gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called Georgia the "worst state in the country to live," the Democrat's campaign expected the remark to be the center of new GOP attacks. Gov. Brian Kemp's first TV ad of the general election cycle does exactly that.

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Falcons 2022 preseason schedule: Jets game to air on ESPN

The Atlanta Falcons' preseason matchup against the New York Jets will air on ESPN.

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Revived gun control debate could roil Georgia Senate race

ATLANTA — In an emotional prime-time address, President Joe Biden implored Congress to “do something” to curb gun violence. This week, the House will vote on a package of gun control measures while, in the Senate, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has been working to find common ground.

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First suspected case of monkeypox in Georgia confirmed

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a man earlier suspected of having monkeypox is positive for the virus.

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Opponents of Georgia Rivian plant contend county board erred in recent vote

Plans for a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle factory east of Atlanta are barreling forward after an incentive agreement cleared two key county votes, but an opposition group has raised concerns about the way one board approved it.

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Democratic crossover voting brings call to close Georgia’s primaries

ATLANTA — Since tens of thousands of Democrats crossed party lines in Georgia’s primary, some Republicans are proposing a state law to restrict future primaries to voters who register as party members.

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Atlanta rapper Trouble shot, killed

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Trouble was shot and killed Sunday morning in Rockdale County, according to police.

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Two former Ohio State players on College Football Hall of Fame ballots

Two more Buckeyes are up for enshrinement in Atlanta. #GoBucks

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Kellen Moore, Terance Mathis, Darryl Rogers Named To 2023 College Football Hall Of Fame Ballot

Can Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore, New Mexico wide receiver Terance Mathis, and former head coach Darryl Rogers make it to Atlanta?

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The Atlanta rapper Trouble was shot and killed Sunday in a domestic dispute

Mariel Semonte Orr, known professionally as Trouble, was shot once in the chest and killed at an apartment in Conyers, Georgia. Authorities are searching for the suspected shooter, Jamichael Jones.

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Atlanta rapper Trouble, 34, shot and killed in home invasion

Rapper who recorded with Drake, the Weeknd and others was pronounced dead at apartment in east Atlanta suburb

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Long COVID and heart conditions — even mild cases can cause long-term problems

ATLANTA — Chadwick Knight weathered a rough bout of COVID-19 back in January 2021 without being hospitalized, but he never bounced back to his former healthy self.

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Trouble death: Atlanta rapper dies aged 34 after being shot at apartment complex in Georgia

Fellow artists including Gucci Mane and Killer Mike have paid tribute

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A pro-Herschel Walker gas giveaway fuels Democratic outrage

A long line of cars formed at a Chevron gas station south of downtown Atlanta on Saturday as word spread that a political action committee was handing out $25 vouchers. Now the pro-Herschel Walker group’s giveaway is fueling a different sort of backlash.

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Can fantasy footballers find value in the Atlanta Falcons’ backfield?

Breaking down the scenarios of Atlanta's running back stable.

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Michael Cunningham: It's time for Georgia's Stetson Bennett to get his due

ATLANTA — My soft spot for underdogs is well-documented, but that's not the (only) reason I hope Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is great in 2022. It's also because I really believe Bennett is a good quarterback. He proved me right in 2021. I'm wrong plenty, so I appreciate Bennett making…

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Georgia GOP chair's impartiality questioned after Republican primary

ATLANTA — In the halls of the Omni Hotel at the Battery, a Georgia GOP operative was searching for the state party's annual Christmas fundraiser when he stumbled upon a closed-door meeting with David Perdue and several of his campaign staffers shortly after he entered the race against Gov. Brian…

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Georgia voting touchscreens vulnerable, cybersecurity agency finds

ATLANTA — A U.S. cybersecurity agency reported Friday that voting touchscreens used in Georgia have security vulnerabilities that put them at risk to hacking attacks, though there’s no evidence those weaknesses have been exploited so far.

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Falcons OTAs: Best photos from Friday’s open practice

Looking at the best photos from the Falcons' first look open practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Friday recap: Falcons hold open practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Fans got their first glimpse at the Falcons' 2022 roster during Friday's open OTA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Young Thug denied bond after hours-long hearing in racketeering case

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Young Thug was denied bond Thursday following an hours-long hearing in his Fulton County racketeering case.

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Judge denies bond for rapper Young Thug in RICO case

A Georgia judge denied bond Thursday evening for rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang

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Michael Cunningham: With NBA title, Al Horford will stand alone among Atlanta-era Hawks draft picks

Al Horford can’t become the best player drafted by the Atlanta-era Hawks to win an NBA championship. That honor still goes to Pau Gasol even if Horford’s Celtics beat the Warriors. The Hawks picked Gasol No. 3 overall in 2001, and he went on to win two rings with the…

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Raffensperger testifies before Fulton County grand jury probing 2020 elections

ATLANTA — Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger began testifying before a Fulton County special purpose grand jury on Thursday, the first of a flurry of interviews with top Georgia elections officials that are slated for the week ahead as the district attorney's probe into the 2020 election speeds up.

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Stacey Abrams aims to shape Georgia down-ticket races with new endorsements

ATLANTA — Stacey Abrams has already notched the Democratic nomination for governor. Now she’s trying to shape the rest of the statewide ticket ahead of this month’s runoffs.

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