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High Levels of Mercury Found in Alligators in Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia
EcoWatch
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June 12, 2025
An American alligator in the Okefenokee Swamp near Folkston, Georgia on May 20, 2016. Philip Bouchard / Flickr Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing...
NACA Collaborates with Ko Family Foundation to Launch Two Merit Based Scholarships to Empower Future Chinese American Leaders
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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June 12, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Atlanta, Georgia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 12, 2025) – The National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA) is proud to announce the launch of the Ko Family Scholarship and NACA Leadership Scholarship,...
The Georgia GOP wants to block Brad Raffensperger from running as a Republican. It may not have legal legs.
11 Alive - Georgia
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Delegates at the state GOP convention voted for a resolution that would for the party to no “take any action" letting Raffensperger to qualify as a Republican. ATLANTA — Georgia's Republican Party says Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger...
Attorney General issues warning, details consequences of violent protests in Georgia
WDSI - Tennessee
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(WGXA) — The Georgia Attorney General has issued a warning to anyone planning to protest in the Peach State. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr posted a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday to warn Georgians about the consequences of...
'Paradise for vegan eating' Atlanta lands on PETA’s top vegan cities list for 2025
11 Alive - Georgia
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PETA has named Atlanta one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the U.S., thanks to its plant-based eats, festivals, and standout local spots. ATLANTA — From loaded plant-based burgers to dairy-free desserts, Atlanta’s food scene is making...
‘Vindication’ | Supreme Court revives Atlanta family’s lawsuit whose home was wrongly raided by FBI
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON (Atlanta News First) - The U.S. Supreme Court is reviving the lawsuit brought against the FBI by an Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided in 2017. On Thursday, the nation’s highest court ruled in favor of Trina Martin and Toi...
Smashing Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Record, American Star Makes Major Goals After Diamond League Dominance
Essentially Sports
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June 12, 2025
This US star didn’t just show up in Oslo. She owned the track. Just weeks after rewriting Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s American record, the 23-year-old made another bold statement, taking home her first-ever Diamond League win in the 400m women’s...
Supreme Court revives lawsuit over mistaken FBI raid in Georgia
WJBF - Georgia
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June 12, 2025
The Supreme Court on Thursday revived an Atlanta family’s lawsuit over a botched FBI raid on their home in 2017 but put off deciding its ultimate fate. In a unanimous decision, the justices instead sent the case back to a lower court to take...
Trump’s Medicaid and SNAP red tape will devastate millions of Americans
The Hill - Washington D.C.
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June 12, 2025
Extending President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts is a centerpiece of what the president calls his “big, beautiful” spending bill that was passed late last month by House Republicans by a single vote. Now it is the Senate’s turn to weigh in, but that...
Grant applications roll out in response to Georgia …
WSAV - Georgia
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June 11, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV) — The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust works to eradicate and prevent the opioid crisis. In 2022, Georgia secured $638 million from settlements with major pharmaceutical companies and an additional $13 million from...
Former Bend High star softball pitcher Addisen Fisher transfers from UCLA to Georgia
The Bulletin - Oregon
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June 12, 2025
Published 12:39 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 UCLA's Addisen Fisher (13) during an NCAA softball game on March 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy) Former Bend High softball pitcher Addisen Fisher’s time in the transfer portal was...
UFC Atlanta: 7 Burning Questions
MMA mania
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June 12, 2025
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to “A-Town” for the first time since 2019, and it’s bringing a very fun card top to bottom (see it here). In the main event, No. 5-ranked, former Welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, takes on the...
Evans girl uses her wish from 'Make-A-Wish Georgia' to help other sick children
WJBF - Georgia
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June 10, 2025
by: Barclay Bishop, WJBF Staff Posted: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:22 PM EDT Updated: Jun 12, 2025 / 09:32 AM EDT EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – A girl from Evans who beat a bone marrow issue is helping other children who are sick. 16-year-old Taylor Brown battled...
LIST UPDATED: Many New Businesses Coming to the West Georgia area
The City Menus
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June 12, 2025
Photo of Chipotle construction in Thomas Crossroads Our pinpointed coverage area includes the cities of Bremen, Bowdon, Carrollton, Heflin, Griffin, LaGrange, Newnan, Peachtree City, Sharpsburg, Temple, and Villa Rica. Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram,...
Shrimping season begins in Georgia, challenges continue
WSAV - Georgia
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June 12, 2025
MIDWAY, Ga. (WSAV) – The shrimping season is in full swing in Georgia, and many shrimpers are making their way to the coast. Tuesday marked the start of the new shrimping season. ‘Friends don’t let friends eat imported shrimp,’ is the slogan of...
Mexican man detained in Georgia ICE facility dies by apparent suicide
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Molina-Veya was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the Phoebe Sumter Hospital in Americus at 6:42 p.m. He was 45. Before Molina-Veya’s passing, there had been two confirmed deaths by suicide at Stewart since ICE began detaining immigrants...
What to know about the Atlanta ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies on Saturday
WABE - Georgia
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June 12, 2025
Why is it called No Kings? The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The...
New Hampshire has top tippers in America, study says
CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts
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Americans often voice their frustrations over the ubiquity of tipping, but that hasn't stopped them from giving generously to reward good service. Consumers spent an estimated $77.6 billion on tips for food purchased at restaurants, bars and other...
7 Georgia Cities Named Among The 'Dirtiest Cities In America'
WTKS - Georgia
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Depending on where you live, you might experience more or less pollution than other cities around the country. While one locale may have pristine parks and crystal clear water, another destination within the same state may struggle with rubbish...
Georgia Supreme Court issues ruling on controversial election rules made by State Election Board last year
11 Alive - Georgia
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The court declined to rule on two others, saying the plaintiffs in the case didn't have standing to challenge those two. ATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court issued a ruling on Tuesday morning that found four rules issued by the Sate Election Board...