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On: June 12, 2018

Dodgers advance to NLCS after epic Game 4 thriller against Phillies October 10, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers put the pressure on the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning and capitalized thanks to an errant throw from Orion Kekering.
Earle-Sears comes out swinging in heated debate as Spanberger dodges Jay Jones questions October 10, 2025
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears pressed former Rep. Abigail Spanberger for direct answers on Jay Jones controversy and transgender policy during Virginia gubernatorial debate.
Natasha Cloud warns against WNBA's declining activism edge, recalls pivotal 2020 season: 'We saved democracy' October 10, 2025
Natasha Cloud reflected on the WNBA’s role in activism during 2020. She also called for more activist voices and expressed concern about the decline in advocacy.
Jimmy Kimmel grills Aziz Ansari for performing at Riyadh comedy festival under 'brutal regime' October 10, 2025
ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel grills comedian Aziz Ansari for taking money to perform at a Riyadh comedy festival under the brutal Saudi Arabian regime.
Denise Richards felt 'shameful' after leaked nudes, says daughter couldn't attend church October 10, 2025
On Wednesday, Denise Richards said Aaron Phypers' alleged effort to destroy her reputation has not only left her feeling ashamed and “embarrassed" but has affected her children

Democrat for governor endorsed by mother who blames daughter’s death on Georgia’s abortion law
ATLANTA — The mother of a woman who blamed Georgia’s abortion law for the death of her daughter is backing former state Sen. Jason Esteves in next year’s primary campaign for governor. Shanette Williams said Thursday that she trusts the Atlanta Democrat to overturn the law that bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected. […]
Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate
ATLANTA — A solar power advocate who is running for a seat on Georgia’s energy regulation agency made his case without opposition Wednesday when his opponent declined to participate in a broadcasted debate. “Why didn’t you have the courage to show up today and defend your six rate hikes in two years,” Peter Hubbard, the […]
State tax revenues rise in September
ATLANTA – Georgia’s net tax collections rose by 1.9% last month compared to September of last year, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday. The state collected $3.27 billion in September, up $60.3 million over the same month a year ago. Monthly individual income tax receipts rose 3.2% over September 2024 as tax refunds fell […]
Georgia begins COVID-19 vaccination
ATLANTA — Local health departments are giving COVID-19 shots while supplies last, with more vaccine expected to arrive next week. The Georgia Department of Public Health began vaccinating after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new COVID-19 immunization recommendations Monday. The CDC is recommending that most adults get vaccinated, especially those 65 and […]
House Republicans consider more funding for public health
ATLANTA — Public health services save Georgia money and heartache, but funding has failed to keep up with costs and recent federal cutbacks put the state at a crossroads, lawmakers heard from advocates and experts Tuesday. Expiring federal dollars from the COVID-19 pandemic, clawbacks of federal grants and now the Congressional budget shutdown have affected […]
Data centers and electrification of transportation driving energy demand in Georgia
ATLANTA — Data centers gulp massive amounts of power, and that insatiable thirst is driving new production and distribution of natural gas supply, experts said at a legislative hearing Monday. A special House subcommittee heard from industry insiders involved in the sourcing and supply of the finite fossil fuel. “The need for electricity is growing […]
Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis said to agree to testify to Republican-led committee
ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will finally testify to a special committee of the Georgia Senate after rebuffing their demands for more than a year, the committee’s leader said Friday. After refusing to appear last year and fighting a committee subpoena in court, Willis will comply with a new subpoena to be […]
Georgia lawmakers hear more from both sides on election security
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers who say they want to address doubts about election security wrapped up a fifth marathon meeting Thursday, hearing about themes repeated from prior such events during their travels across the state. Some Republicans on the GOP-led study committee expressed skepticism about the security of a multi-state compact created to detect illegal […]
State investing more in Georgia ports as shipments increase
ATLANTA — One in eight Georgia jobs are tied to the state’s two ocean ports, and the number of those jobs is growing, according to new research and state data. The Port of Savannah handled 9% more container units year-over-year and has implemented a new routing process that should increase turnaround time for ships, the […]
More than a hundred thousand Georgians could be directly affected by shutdown
ATLANTA — The federal government shut down as of 12:01 a.m., and it could affect the income of about 111,000 Georgia employees. Many will not get paid, causing an economic loss that could reverberate through communities. But the Georgia Department of Labor said Friday that the estimated 110,900 federal workers who could be furloughed may […]