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Georgia could try ranked-choice voting in cities under new bill

ATLANTA — A bill introduced in the Georgia House would allow cities to hold elections with ranked-choice voting, eliminating runoffs at the local level.

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First Thing: Crackdown on environmental defenders at ‘alarming level’

Shooting in Atlanta part of dangerous escalation in the criminalization of environmental defenders, campaigners warn. Plus, how to escape learned loneliness

The Guardian - UK

Falcons listed as logical landing spot for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

#Falcons listed as a logical landing spot for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers if Green Bay seeks a trade

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Atlanta shooting part of alarming US crackdown on environmental defenders

Twenty states have enacted laws restricting rights to peaceful protest, as environmentalists are increasingly criminalized

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Atlanta Charges Nonviolent Protesters as Domestic Terrorists

Out of 19 suspects arrested on terrorism charges, at least nine are accused of nothing more serious than trespassing.

Reason

Atlanta Trevone review: a chic new hideaway for your next Cornish escape

Perched dramatically on the edge of Trevone Bay, Rosalyn Wikeley finds a cosy coastal retreat with five-star attention to detail

Evening Standard

Jane Fonda embraces female friendship in ‘80 for Brady,’ feels conflicted about the Falcons loss

The basic plotline for the upcoming comedy film “80 for Brady,” coming to theaters this week, sounds like pure torture for any die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan: four 80-ish female Tom Brady acolytes travel to Houston to have a little fun in 2017 during that Super Bowl when the New England…

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Despite 'Cop City' protests, Atlanta moves forward with plan

In the wake of the shooting death of an environmental activist, Atlanta-area officials have reiterated that they are moving forward with plans to construct a huge police and firefighter training center that protesters derisively refer to as “Cop City.”

The Independent UK

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…

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Guardian - US

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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