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Knicks head into break after beating Hawks for third straight win

ATLANTA — Before Wednesday night’s game against the Hawks, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau was asked if he was concerned his players might have had one eye on the upcoming All-Star break.

Newsday

Tyler Perry to donate $2.5M to help older Atlanta homeowners

Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry is donating $2.75 million to older homeowners in Atlanta to help ensure they’re able to stay in their homes

The Independent UK

Georgia bill could end runoffs by deciding winners in general election

ATLANTA — Runoffs would be eliminated after Georgia general elections as long as a candidate wins at least 45% of the vote, according to a Democratic-sponsored bill filed Wednesday.

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State files motion to sever 2 defendants with pregnant attorneys in Young Slime Life trial

ATLANTA — Fulton County prosecutors are seeking to sever two defendants from the upcoming Young Slime Life gang trial because their defense attorneys are pregnant.

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Atlanta comic, actor Clayton English digs into history and fallacies of ‘The War on Drugs’ in new podcast

ATLANTA — The phrase “war on drugs” was invented by Richard Nixon in 1971 and has retained its power for five decades. But if this is a war, is there an actual winner or just a whole lot of losers?

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Michael Cunningham: Derek Carr could change balance of power in NFC South

ATLANTA — Derek Carr is a good quarterback who just had a down year for the Raiders. He turns 32 next month. That’s the back end of the prime years for all but the best quarterbacks. Carr has never been at that level. It’s possible he no longer can be…

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Who was Darryl Williams, the Black man who died after police traffic stop in North Carolina?

Police killing comes after high-profile incidents in Atlanta and Memphis

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Clarence Thomas statue backed by Republicans in Georgia

Republican Georgia lawmakers are again trying to erect a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas on the state Capitol grounds in Atlanta

The Independent UK

Georgia Senate backs placement of Clarence Thomas statue at state Capitol

ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday approved a proposal to install a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the state Capitol.

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George Senate backs placement of Clarence Thomas statue at state Capitol

ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday approved a proposal to install a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the state Capitol.

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Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 free concert lineup: Band of Horses, Hanson, The Fray, Don McLean

ATLANTA — Skyrocketing costs for big-name concerts has made the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival an appealing option for budget-conscious music lovers.

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Young Slime Life trial judge signs off on wayward juror’s 30-page essay

ATLANTA — A potential Fulton County juror held in contempt after traveling to the Dominican Republic instead of returning to court last month was excused from service in the Young Slime Life gang case Monday after submitting the 30-page paper assigned by the judge.

Tribune News Service

A night-time ban in Atlanta showed just how much e-scooters prevent traffic jams

Shared e-scooters look set to stay in urban centres, with research showing they help alleviate traffic congestion.

360info

Roslyn Pope, author of 'Appeal for Human Rights,' dies at 84

Roslyn Pope has died aged 84

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Atlanta: Police shooting of activist fuels ‘Cop City’ controversy

Killing has not halted US city’s plans to build a police training centre in the heart of majority-Black neighbourhoods.

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R&B singer Jacquees talks new album and opening tapas lounge near Atlanta

ATLANTA — The Georgia native and self-proclaimed king of R&B is ready to expand his talents.

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Fulton judge: Portions of Trump grand jury report to be released this week

ATLANTA — A Fulton County judge said Monday that he planned to keep private portions of a special grand jury report that recommends specific individuals be indicted following an eight-month criminal probe that examined meddling in Georgia’s 2020 elections.

Axios

Atlanta judge orders partial release of Trump 2020 election investigation report

The report's recommendations are expected to influence Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis' decision.

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Brian Kemp maneuvers to gain influence in 2024 politics

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is taking steps to influence national politics in 2024 after resounding victories in the midterm made him a rising Republican political force, though a bid for president seems highly unlikely.

The Guardian - US

‘Sadness in the whole forest’: family of Cop City activist killed by police seeks answers

Manuel Paez Terán was protesting planned Atlanta police training center when officers repeatedly shot and killed them

Tribune News Service

State, local leaders denounce antisemitic flyers that are showing up around Atlanta

ATLANTA — When Esther Panitch found a plastic bag containing an antisemitic flyer in her Sandy Springs driveway Feb. 5, the freshman state representative took to Twitter, venting her anger and making a promise.

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Mark Bradley: Eagles-Chiefs: A Super Bowl for the brave and bold

ATLANTA — Baseball is the sport changed the most by analytics. To soften the blow of cold numbers, MLB has rewritten rules. Relievers must pitch to a minimum of three batters, meaning no more LOOGYS. (Left-handed one-out guys.) In the new season, defenses can’t station more than two infielders on…

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Potential Georgia charges put Trump in tough political spot

ATLANTA — Georgia is used to outsized political attention, but the possibility of criminal charges against Donald Trump would put the state at the center of something unprecedented in American history: a former president making a comeback bid while under indictment.

Tribune News Service

CDC adds COVID vaccines to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added COVID-19 vaccinations to a list of suggested routine immunizations, but they in no way mandate vaccines.

Chicago Sun-Times

Democratic Party’s 2024 convention: The choices are down to Chicago, Atlanta

Chicago backers are increasingly focused on knocking out Georgia because it is a right-to-work state with few union hotel rooms. Gov. J.B. Pritzker will again pitch the president.

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