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McBath wins Democratic primary in Georgia’s 7th District

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath defeated U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux and Donna McLeod in the May 24 Democratic primary in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District near Atlanta. McBath received 63% of the vote, Bourdeaux was second with 31%, and McLeod was third with 6%.

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Donald Trump's revenge tour is derailed in Georgia

ATLANTA — No state has been at the center of Donald Trump's obsession with overturning his 2020 election defeat so much as Georgia. And Tuesday's primary results offered more of a rebuke than an embrace of his attempt to reshape the state GOP.

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How Brad Raffensperger pulled off the upset of the night in Georgia

ATLANTA — A year ago, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was a pariah scorned by Donald Trump and his Republican allies who raced to blame him for the former president’s defeat.

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Michael Cunningham: These playoffs show why Hawks need to get serious about defense

ATLANTA — It’s been fun watching Al Horford play a major role for the Celtics in the NBA playoffs. The ex-Hawks star will be 36 years old soon, but he still has it. Horford is winning with a Boston team that reminds me of some of his best Hawks squads.…

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Braves walk off to 6-5 win after Bryce Harper gave Phillies the lead in the top of the ninth

ATLANTA — Bryce Harper had barely finished circling the bases — and shouting “Let’s Go!” at his teammates in the dugout — when Nick Nelson began trotting in from the bullpen, an unlikely closer in a ballpark that hasn’t been kind to Phillies closers.

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Lucy McBath defeats Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia’s 7th District primary

ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath is in line to win a third term in Congress while her primary opponent, fellow incumbent U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, will be leaving office after just two years.

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3 indicted in triple killing at Georgia golf course

ATLANTA — A Cobb County grand jury has issued an 18-count indictment against three people charged in connection with a triple homicide last summer at a Kennesaw-area golf course.

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Raphael Warnock wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Georgia

ATLANTA — Incumbent Raphael Warnock has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, setting up a high-profile race against Republican Herschel Walker.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene easily wins GOP primary in Georgia’s 14th District

ATLANTA — She may be one of the most controversial figures in Congress, but voters in northwest Georgia have set U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on the path to another term in office.

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Rematch: Kemp’s GOP victory sets up another battle with Abrams

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp defeated former U.S. Sen. David Perdue to score a GOP primary victory that showed the limits of Donald Trump’s endorsement in Georgia and set up a rematch against Democrat Stacey Abrams in November.

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All NFL teams are footing the bill for St. Louis' controversial lawsuit against Rams

ATLANTA — The Rams and NFL paid $790 million last year to settle a lawsuit with St. Louis over the team's relocation to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times

Voters find short lines in big Georgia primary election

ATLANTA — Primary election day in Georgia arrived with short lines and limited problems Tuesday as voters made their voices heard in one of the politically competitive states in the nation.

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NFL finally fostering opportunities to bolster diversity among leadership positions

ATLANTA — As an NFL running back — and the son of a legendary one — Ran Carthon learned from an early age how to scan a situation and squeeze through an opening.

Los Angeles Times

Lines short as polls open in Georgia primary election

ATLANTA — Voters encountered few lines and limited problems as Election Day got underway in Georgia on Monday, making their voices heard in one of the most politically competitive states in the nation.

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WEKU

Atlanta officers won't face charges from 2020 arrest of 2 college students

On bodycam footage, officers are shown confronting two young Black adults, Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young, after the pair were out past curfew following protests over George Floyd's death.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rhys Hoskins, J.T. Realmuto deliver big hits in Phillies’ 7-3 victory over the Braves

ATLANTA — A few hours before the Phillies played Monday night at Truist Park, Dave Dombrowski went up to infielder Johan Camargo and congratulated him on being presented with a 2021 World Series ring by the Atlanta Braves.

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In Georgia, Pence and Trump split dominates final clash over governor race

ATLANTA — Georgia’s Republican battle for governor between incumbent Brian Kemp and David Perdue headed for the finish line Monday with an emerging proxy battle between Donald Trump and his former running mate that played out in Atlanta’s northern suburbs.

The Independent UK

Charges tossed for officers who pulled students from car

A prosecutor says he will not prosecute Atlanta police officers involved in a May 2020 confrontation with two college students

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The Independent UK

Rappers Young Thug, Gunna remain jailed in racketeering case

Rappers Young Thug and Gunna remain jailed on racketeering charges in Atlanta following a court hearing in the wide-ranging gang case

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Automatic voter registration rebounds in Georgia after error corrected

ATLANTA — The state's automatic voter registration system was broken in Georgia for 15 months. A minor change to a registration website fixed it instantly.

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Atlanta rappers Young Thug, Gunna will remain in jail for now

ATLANTA — Two popular Atlanta rappers named in a sweeping gang indictment will remain behind bars for now.

WEKU

How 2 competitive districts in Georgia became a very red one and a very blue one

Redrawn congressional maps pit two Democratic incumbents against each other in the Atlanta suburbs.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp poised for a big win Tuesday, but Trump's shadow looms large

ATLANTA — When Gov. Brian Kemp is asked how he handles Donald Trump's unrelenting fury, he typically launches into the well-practiced answer he offered at a recent stop in Atlanta's exurbs: "I've never said a bad word about their administration. And I don't plan on doing that."

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Trump endorses trio of safe Georgia Republicans ahead of primary

ATLANTA — Former President Donald Trump announced his support Saturday for three Georgia incumbents in the U.S. House.

Salon

When "Atlanta" met the Northman

Stefani Robinson spoke to Salon about whiteness as a curse and how racism is often more surreal than horrific

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