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Democrats jockey in race that could decide control of Georgia energy regulator

Three Democrats are vying for a shot at a key seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission and a say in Georgia Power customers’ bills.

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Power bills, data centers dominate Republican Georgia PSC debate

Three Republican candidates are vying for their party’s nomination in District 5, a seat that is based in western Georgia, but which is voted on statewide.

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Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says

The Atlanta Hawks' former senior vice president of finance was sentenced Wednesday to just over three years in federal prison for stealing $3.8 million from the team.

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Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain

Gov. Brian Kemp toured drought-stricken South Georgia Tuesday as officials reported headway fighting big wildfires but warned they wouldn't be extinguished soon despite rain.

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AJC VARSITY

This Georgia school is state’s top producer of NFL draft picks this century

Westlake has produced five first-round NFL draft picks, the most of any Georgia school. Only one other school, Hillgrove, has as many as three first-round choices.

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JASON ESTEVES

My mother worked hard but couldn’t afford healthcare. Georgia must do better.

Georgia has not expanded Medicaid, so many residents who worked hard all their lives could never afford the healthcare they needed. They deserve better.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

State school superintendent under fire from lawmakers ahead of GOP primary

A slew of GOP endorsements against him could spell trouble for Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods in the upcoming Republican primary.

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These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

Georgia Tech researchers are piloting crib-based sensor technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, using an app to alert staff when patients are at risk.

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Secretary of state candidates debate amid looming vote-counting problem

Republicans and Democrats squared off in debates on Tuesday ahead of the May primary elections for Secretary of State.

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5 things we’ve learned so far about the Georgia Guidestones explosion

The AJC’s “Who Blew Up The Guidestones?” podcast has unearthed new details about the 2022 attack on the controversial Stonehenge-like monument.

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What would you do if you recognized opportunities in your nursing unit?

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Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution know how much nurses need some relaxation. To help, we’re...

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More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...

UGA football great ready to ‘get in the fight’ in new coaching role

Alec Ogletree isn’t worried about proving himself as a first-time coach. He’ll let his players at Hebron Christian discover his credentials on their own.

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Memorial and funeral details for U.S. Rep. David Scott released

The Atlanta Democrat died last week after a career spanning more than 50 years in public service.

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Crucial rain headed to South Georgia amid ongoing wildfires

Widespread rain expected to hit southeast Georgia this week could prove beneficial to two wildfires continuing to impact the area.

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Father accused of slaying, burying children in Georgia backyard gets plea deal

Georgia prosecutors dropped death penalty trial for Elwyn Crocker Sr. after plea deal of life in prison without parole for man accused of killing, burying his two children.

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Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor

Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor have mostly treated each other gently, while the top Democrats attack each other.

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AJC VARSITY

With 2026 draft, Georgia adds to roster of famous NFL brothers from the state

The latest former Georgia high school players joining their brothers in the NFL are Caleb Downs and Avieon Terrell, both early picks in last week’s NFL draft.

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DEM DEBATE

Democratic governor debate reveals the race beneath the race

Candidates attacked each other as they fight over a second spot in a likely runoff race against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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GET SCHOOLED

How Decatur students are helping to lead us in the AI era

Education is changing as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how we approach everything.

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GOP DEBATE

Attack ads explode into real life in Georgia GOP governor debate

Republican candidates for governor traded barbs as they seek an edge ahead of the May 19 primary.

12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4

A January brawl at a Georgia prison triggers murder charges against 12 inmates after four prisoner die.