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Jewish students are responding to the rise of pro-Palestinian campus protests in the US by mobilizing support for Israel and combating perceived antisemitism.
Politics & Govt in ...
Butts County, Georgia, will begin early processing of paper absentee ballots for the May 21 election on March 16, maintaining ballot secrecy and preventing premature results leaks.
Judge Lisa Lott becomes the Western Judicial Circuit's first female Chief Judge, succeeding Judge Eric W. Norris on May 1, 2024, after a unanimous vote.
LGE Community Credit Union partners with Cobb County Safety Village to enhance safety education, planning to build an educational facility on the Safety Village grounds.
Rep. David Scott faces multiple Democratic challengers in a reconfigured Atlanta district for the May 21 primary elections amidst concerns over his age and lack of public appearances.
Arts & Culture in ...
Dunwoody High School students have their artworks displayed in local storefronts, transforming the city into an open-air gallery, with the top 15 creators awarded $200 each.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Residents in Atlanta's Mozley Park seek GDOT action for I-20 noise barriers due to high decibel levels affecting health, facing red tape and no immediate remedy.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A North Carolina man was indicted for allegedly sending a threatening antisemitic postcard to a Georgia rabbi after her testimony in favor of an antisemitism law.
The Affordable Connectivity Program in Georgia faces cuts, impacting over 722,000 households that may lose or downgrade internet service without the federal subsidy.
The Atlanta Fire Union suggests a 'public safety surcharge' on event tickets to fund essential equipment, with potential to generate significant revenue.
Weather & Environment in ...
The forecast for Atlanta indicates a week of scattered showers and thunderstorms with comfortable temperatures in the 80s, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Evan Porter Smith faces additional serious charges including rape and child cruelty following an investigation after his arrest for online solicitation of a minor in Coweta County.
A Canton man was sentenced to 25 years for raping a minor after pleading guilty to three counts of rape, with no parole option and a lifetime sex offender registration.
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