Citing security, GOP lawmakers zero in on ballot drop boxes
ATLANTA — Atlanta-area voters looking to return their ballots using a drop box in next year’s gubernatorial election will have to do some searching.
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Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions
In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy...
Floor collapses during huge party near University of Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. — At least 25 people were hurt when a floor collapsed during a massive party at a two-story house near the University...
As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it
Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to...
Delta posts $1.2 billion loss says it’s flying into recovery
Delta Air Lines lost $1.2 billion in the first quarter but executives said Thursday that the airline could be profitable by late summer if...
Former Nebraska football player acquitted of sex assault
LINCOLN, Neb. — A jury has acquitted former Nebraska football player Katerian LeGrone of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old fellow student in 2019.
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Many say now is the time to fight racial bias in foster care
Cheri Williams looks back with regret at the start of her career as a child welfare caseworker in 1998. Systemic racism is a major...
Video shows man firing on deputies after high-speed chase
VILLA RICA, Ga. — Dashcam video released Wednesday shows a man opening fire on Georgia sheriff's deputies and the deputies returning fire following a...
Stone Mountain Park denies permit for Confederate event
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — The Stone Mountain Memorial Association has denied a gathering permit from the Sons of Confederate Veterans, who were looking to...
Four Black medical schools get $6M to widen vaccine outreach
ATLANTA — Four historically Black medical schools are getting $6 million to expand coronavirus vaccination efforts in minority communities.
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