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Under Georgia voting law, absentees decline but turnout is resilient

ATLANTA — Georgia's voting law was designed to tighten regulations on absentee voting — the word "absentee" appears 343 times in the 98-page voting bill legislators approved in 2021.

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They thought they were buying Obamacare plans. What they got wasn’t insurance

Tina Passione needed health insurance in a hurry in December. The newly retired 63-year-old was relocating to suburban Atlanta with her husband to be closer to grandchildren. Their house in Pittsburgh flew off the market, and they had six weeks to move out 40 years of memories.

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Hawks interested in moving John Collins

Jake Fischer: There's someone I talked to today who had just spoken to Atlanta in recent days who said John Collins is clearly the guy that they're most interested in moving. Source: Spotify What's the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @ LawMurrayTheNU ...

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Jack Suwinski continues to impress, but Pirates drop series opener to Braves

ATLANTA — Jack Suwinski has insisted that he either can’t or doesn’t care to hear the noise. The increasing amount of attention that’s being paid to his offense … yeah, he can’t afford to think about it. He’s too busy sticking to the process.

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Shunned by top officials, Georgia GOP pivots to Marjorie Taylor Greene

ATLANTA — As Gov. Brian Kemp and other top Republicans distance themselves from the Georgia GOP, the state party is moving to the far-right fringe for a significant upcoming event.

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A’s 28-year-old rookie turns in respectable debut, but Braves extend Oakland losing streak to 8

Jared Koenig completed his improbable journey to the major leagues on Wednesday night in Atlanta, and the 28-year-old showed why he could be around for a while.

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Jan. 6 committee to hear from Raffensperger

ATLANTA — Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is slated to testify this month before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

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Watch: Highlights from the third week of Falcons OTAs

The Atlanta Falcons resumed organized team activities on Wednesday. Check out the top plays.

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The Moth: a story-telling movement with a new book on narrative skills

ATLANTA — One day Catherine Burns was sitting in the passenger seat of her friend Alex's car, parked at a mini-mart, waiting for him to emerge with a cup of coffee.

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Civil rights advocate Xernona Clayton is still 'fearless'

A key aide to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. says she’s deeply saddened by the hate crimes that are terrorizing people across America

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A’s start hot, then go ice cold as losing streak hits seven games

Ramón Laureano drove in two first-inning runs to give the A’s an early spark in Atlanta, but that was all the offense Oakland mustered in another rough showing for a disappointing lineup in a 3-2 loss to the Braves on Tuesday.

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Steve Hummer: New Saudi tour deserves barely a golf clap

ATLANTA — The revolution begins Thursday, with a shotgun start. Employing the same format as any charity scramble — in this case the cause is the Phil Mickelson Bad Decisions Relief Fund — the LIV Golf International Series dawns in London.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of reality TV, found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion

Prosecutors alleged that the couple submitted fake documents when applying for loans.

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Reality stars Todd, Julie Chrisley guilty on all counts in federal tax evasion trial

ATLANTA — Reality stars and former Georgia residents Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty on all counts of bank fraud and tax evasion by a federal jury Tuesday in downtown Atlanta.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley found guilty on federal charges

Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been found guilty in Atlanta on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion

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DA seeking death penalty in Georgia country club slayings

ATLANTA — Cobb County’s district attorney plans to pursue the death penalty against an aspiring rapper accused of fatally shooting three men last summer at a bustling golf course.

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Why top Georgia Democrats are pushing Biden to forgive student debt

ATLANTA — After the ground-thumping music died down, Stacey Abrams took the stage in west Atlanta to congratulate dozens of teens on graduating from high school — and pledge she'll find new ways to relieve their student debt if she's elected governor.

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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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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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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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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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