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House lawmakers passed the bill 167-4, marking the first action the General Assembly has taken on plans to mine titanium along Trail Ridge in Charlton County.
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A University of Georgia study highlights the high prevalence of suicidal thoughts among rural Black men, with childhood adversity and racism posing significant risks.
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Actual revenues topped out at $161 million for the year so far, which was $7 million more than expected.
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Applicants must be Athens-Clarke County residents and have demonstrated interest in arts advocacy and community engagement.
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The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is seeking input from residents on the relocation of Fire Station #5. ACCGov will host a drop-in meeting at Fire Station #7 on Thursday, March 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m for residents to review the site selection criteria.
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The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.
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Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.
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Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.
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Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
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