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Takeaways from investigation showing Georgia officials knew carpet mills polluted local water

State officials knew nearly two decades ago that toxic chemicals called PFAS were spreading from the carpet mills of northwest Georgia into rivers that are the region’s main source of drinking water

The Independent UK

Officials knew carpet mill chemicals were polluting the region’s drinking water; they didn’t tell residents

Testing by the University of Georgia in 2008 alerted the industry and state that the local Conasauga River, which supplies the region’s drinking water, was polluted with ‘staggeringly high’ levels of PFAS

The Independent UK

Takeaways from investigation into the toxic forever chemical legacy of the South’s carpet industry

A major investigative collaboration among five newsrooms shows how chemicals used to make carpets stain-resistant have contaminated swaths of the South

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Takeaways from the AP's reporting on PFAS contamination of private drinking water wells

The Associated Press’ reporting on the vulnerabilities of private water well owners to contamination by harmful forever chemicals shows how some well owners are left stranded

The Independent UK

Georgia judge tosses landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters

A Georgia judge has tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility

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Rushing to save swimmers, a former baseball player and police officer loses his life

A former minor league baseball player and ex-police officer has died after rushing to save swimmers in a rip current

The Independent UK

Atlanta Teacher Found Dead 45 Feet Underwater Month After Fiancé Was Just Weeks Away From Getting Married

An Atlanta teacher's body was found 45 feet underwater in Lake Oconee near where police had previously found his fiance.

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Georgia governor inquires whether he can remove MAGA election board members after series of alarming votes

Donald Trump recently praised the right-wing coalition on the Georgia state election board

The Independent UK

Restaurant critic's departure reveals potential hazards of the job

Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime

The Independent UK

Immigrants In Georgia Detention Centers To Face Legal Aid Shortage

"It was a shock to get the news. I feel great sadness for my colleagues, and I also feel terrible for the people detained," Lumpkin-based SIFI (Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative) attorney Erin Argueta said.

Latin Times

Georgia Sees Over 50% Surge In Immigrant Detention, Ranks Fifth Nationwide

Georgia has the fifth-largest number of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention among states while among non-border states, only Louisiana has more.

Latin Times

Expert: Willis allegation may upend case

Ex-Trump campaign official Michael Roman's filing lacked "hard evidence" — but could have major blowback

Salon

Revealed: Apology letters from Trump lawyers who pleaded guilty in Georgia case

The apology letters from the attorneys who pleaded guilty in the Fulton County election interference case have surfaced — and two of them were only a single sentence.

The Independent UK

Family of Black man who died in Atlanta police encounter ask for murder charge

Video of incident in which Johnny Hollman Sr died will be released as early as Thursday, Fulton county spokesperson says

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Trump allies offered plea agreements in Georgia election interference case

At least half of fake set of electors have already reached deals with district attorney’s office for immunity in exchange for assistance

Sports Illustrated

Georgia Football Staffer, Ex-Steelers Linebacker Arrested for Reckless Driving, per Report

The former Bulldog was arrested on Friday night for going over the maximum speed limit.

The Independent UK

Atlanta prepares for Trump arrival as crowds gather at jail and restaurant hosts ‘Welcome to Rice St’ party

Scores of Trump supporters gather outside Fulton County Jail ahead of former president’s surrender

Chicago Sun-Times

Orland Park minister indicted in Trump election case to surrender Friday in Georgia — but lawyer calls bond ‘excessive’

Stephen Lee, a 70-year-old Lutheran minister, was charged for his alleged involvement in a scheme to pressure an election worker in 2020. His bond was set at $75,000.

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Tribune News Service

Report: Georgia’s youth offenders spend longer stretches in isolation

A new audit examining the state’s juvenile justice department found that incidents in their juvenile facilities are going unreported, youth aren’t always disciplined the same way, and some are spending longer stretches of time in isolation.

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Christine King Farris, MLK’s last sibling, has died

Christine King Farris was always the delicate one among the children of Martin Luther “Daddy” King Sr.

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Energy secretary touts push to get women, minorities in clean energy jobs

Federal investments in clean energy have unleashed billions of dollars in private sector commitments in manufacturing. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm made clear during several stops in Atlanta on Wednesday that a Biden administration priority will be to make sure that wave of investment helps women and minorities.

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This school tries unique strategy to prepare young kids to learn to read

Every Georgia elementary school will soon have to reconsider how to teach reading. One metro Atlanta system has a head start.

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Disillusioned Republicans return to polls after ’21 US Senate runoff

Turned off by the chaos that followed the 2020 presidential election, Republican voters who skipped Georgia’s runoffs for U.S. Senate are starting to come back.

The Independent UK

Everything we know about the Atlanta mass shooting

The suspect in the Atlanta mass shooting was in the waiting room of a medical centre when he shot five women, killing one of them

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Fallout from training center riling Atlanta-area residents

ATLANTA — Marc Bolden is frustrated with the out-of-town protesters who cut through his DeKalb County neighborhood, blasting their music and fireworks late into the night and clashing with police.

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