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Bottoms addressed a packed house, discussing her priorities for the state at the 2026 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon.
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On August 4th, several Athens community members attended the Mayor and Commission meeting to speak against an ordinance that prohibits individuals from interfering with foot traffic in or out of any private or public area and also prohibits camping in public areas.
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Several elected officials, business leaders, and candidates addressed a large crowd at the 2026 Georgia Congressional Luncheon at the Classic Center in downtown Athens on Wednesday.
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It’s been announced that Dr. Anne Shaffer will be stepping in as the interim dean of the University of Georgia’s Graduate School.
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The Clarke County School District’s new Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Scott, has scheduled three informational meetings called “Progress and Plans” sessions.
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Additional details weren't provided, but Trump said he thought his latest actions would be constitutional.
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Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan.
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Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.
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President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations.
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