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Rivian opponents refile lawsuits to challenge Georgia’s site takeover

A group of residents near the future $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle plant east of Atlanta is taking Georgia state and local officials back to court.

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PulteGroup reports robust growth to finish 2022; net income up 33%

Atlanta-based PulteGroup on Tuesday reported net income of $882 million for the last quarter of 2022, up 33% from the same period a year earlier.

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Packers lose assistant coach Jerry Gray to Falcons

Former Packers assistant coach Jerry Gray is leaving for Atlanta.

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Column: Out of options, shelter threatens to kill dogs. Public steps up

ATLANTA — The plea was urgent. And dire: The Dekalb County Animal Shelter was packed with unwanted dogs. Historically overcrowded. If the public didn’t adopt some, like 150 by month’s end, animals would be euthanized.

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Faith in Georgia elections rises as fraud frenzy fades, poll finds

ATLANTA — Two years after allegations of fraud in the presidential election that were never proved, voters have regained their trust in Georgia elections.

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Suspect dragged from stolen police car seconds before it's hit by train

The patrol car was hijacked while the officer was dealing with a traffic stop. It was driven wildly through Atlanta, Georgia, before flipping and coming to rest on the tracks as a train bared down

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24 hours in ER with sick mom gives insights on COVID, hospital strain

Winters are always busy at health care facilities. This year, in addition to a super contagious coronavirus, hospitals have been dealing with a more ferocious flu season, other respiratory viruses and fewer available hospital beds in Atlanta. Health reporter Helena Oliviero recently got a close-up view of the confluence of…

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Protesters: 'Cop City' activist's killing doesn't make sense

Self-proclaimed “forest defenders” in Atlanta are calling for a more thorough investigation into the death of a protester who was killed by authorities after officials said the activist shot a trooper

The Independent UK

Culture wars off the table in Georgia — for now

ATLANTA — A few minutes after Gov. Brian Kemp ended a showcase speech to the state Legislature focused on a “new era” of mostly consensus-driven policies, he walked across the street to address some of Georgia’s most prominent Christian conservatives.

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Why Ryan Nielsen may have the blueprint to fix Falcons’ pass-rush

#Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen could have the blueprint to fix Atlanta's pass rush

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Hawks are halted by Clippers’ 19 3-pointers

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to knock down 19 3-pointers on Saturday night and fell 120-113 at State Farm Arena.

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AJC poll reveals Georgians’ concerns that Congress cannot overcome division

ATLANTA — Two out of every three Georgia voters say they have lost confidence in the ability of Republicans and Democrats in Congress to work together, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s latest poll.

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University of Georgia: Football staffer unauthorized to drive vehicle involved in fatal crash

ATLANTA — A recruiting analyst for the University of Georgia football team was not authorized to drive an SUV rented by the university at the time of a crash in which she and a football player died, athletic department officials said late Friday.

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Mark Bradley: Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains a towering figure

ATLANTA — In his penultimate NBA game against the nasty Pistons in the 1989 finals, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 24 points. He was 42.

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Georgia is seeking to define ‘Cop City’ protests as terrorism, experts say

Actions by police match rhetoric from state politicians seeking to define a largely peaceful protest movement as terrorism

WEKU

Mostly peaceful protests held across the U.S. after release of Tyre Nichols footage

In Memphis, where Nichols died, protesters shut down a major highway and chanted "justice for Tyre" before later disbanding. Demonstrations across the U.S. were largely peaceful.

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7 Saints free agents who could leave to join Ryan Nielsen in Atlanta

Marcus Davenport and David Onyemata are among 7 Saints free agents who could leave to join Ryan Nielsen in Atlanta:

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YSL trial: Deputy on desk duty after scuffle with defendant

ATLANTA — A Fulton County deputy involved in a scuffle with one of the YSL defendants has been placed on administrative duties following a complaint filed by an attorney representing the defendant.

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Memphis’ police chief was once fired from, then reinstated to, Atlanta Police Department

ATLANTA — The chief of Memphis’ police department had a lengthy career in Atlanta that nearly ended with her 2008 firing in connection with a botched investigation involving the husband of a police sergeant.

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Michael Cunningham: Just like old times, it’s hard to trust the Hawks

ATLANTA — Watching the Hawks stirs some old feelings. They often remind me of Mike Woodson’s better teams. Good enough to make the playoffs, which never should be taken for granted. Not good enough do much once they get there, which is a letdown given their high aspirations.

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Gov. Kemp calls up National Guard troops after violent unrest in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed an emergency order Thursday allowing him to deploy as many as 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops following the violent unrest in Atlanta this weekend over a proposed public safety center.

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YSL trial: Weeks of jury selection, little progress

ATLANTA — Juror No. 529, one of hundreds of people summoned ahead of the sweeping gang trial involving rapper Young Thug, didn’t have to hang around long after Chief Judge Ural Glanville asked to hear his reasons for requesting a hardship deferral.

The Independent UK

State of emergency declared over Atlanta 'Cop City' protest

Gov_ Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency, giving him the option of calling in the Georgia National Guard to help “subdue riot and unlawful assembly.”

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Carter Center: Guinea worm disease one step closer to eradication

ATLANTA — When the Carter Center assumed leadership of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1986, about 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia were afflicted with the debilitating illness caused by the parasite.

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In showcase speech, Kemp launches ‘new phase’ of crime crackdowns

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp outlined fresh plans to crack down on violent crime in Georgia, laying out a pledge in his State of the State address to enact tougher penalties on gang offenders and address the “revolving door of criminal justice” as he opens his second term.

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