ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed a private-school vouchers bill Tuesday, culminating a fight Republicans have waged for years to give students in low-performing schools another option.

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Doncic, Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93

A bill regulating hemp products, licensing and restricting their purchase to customers 21 and older awaits its fate on Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk after state lawmakers successfully passed it during this year’s legislative session.

ATLANTA — Earth Day has brought an influx of federal dollars to boost the development of solar energy in Georgia.

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp has signed controversial legislation prohibiting businesses seeking state economic development incentives from voluntarily recognizing unions if a secret-ballot election option is available.

Each spring, over the years, people have asked me when the Bluebirds will be back. They are surprised when I tell them that our Bluebirds are resident birds. They have been here all along.

A recent Facebook memory showed me with a small carton of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. My tired face showed a bit of happiness. The photo puzzled me because, at first, I didn’t recognize the kitchen. It wasn’t our house and I couldn’t immediately think of anyone else’s house it res…

With all that is occurring in our political and cultural life, there are signs some Americans have had enough.

Weezer,” the debut album by the Los Angeles, California rock band of the same name, was released May 10, 1994.

From wire reports

ATLANTA — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., grilled the head of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Tuesday about months-long delays in delivering mail processed at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto.

Two years ago, state lawmakers rallied behind a landmark proposal that was touted as the first step in a multi-year effort to lift Georgia from the bottom of national rankings for access to mental health services.

ATLANTA — In-state undergraduates at Georgia’s public colleges and universities will be paying 2.5% more for tuition during the coming school year.

TALLAPOOSA — Associates at Honda Transmission Plant-Georgia (TMP-G) today celebrated a major milestone with productionof the 5 millionth automatic transmission since the plant began production in 2006.

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Reverend Nathan Wesley Forrister Sr., 88, of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Cedartown on October 12, 1935. Reverend Forrister was the son of the late, J. Coleman Forrister and the late, Liddell (Evans) Forrister.

Thomas Lee Harbison, 81, of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, April 14, 2024. He was born July 30, 1942 in Theda, TN to the late Thomas William Harbison and Ruby Beatrice Brown Harbison.

Kimberly Sue Nix, 55, of Tallapoosa, passed away April 3, 2024. She was born Jan. 14, 1969 in Carrollton.

Marilyn Elizabeth Marrow, 74, of Austell, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated.

Charlie Franklin Martin, 77, passed away on April 13, 2024. He was born on Oct. 20, 1946. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Charlie Martin was cremated.

Linda Fay Dees Allen, 83, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully in her home April 12, 2024. She was born September 8, 1940 to the late J.B. Dees and Neomia Holland Dees.

A degree from a Georgia public college or university will soon cost a little more under a plan approved by the Board of Regents Tuesday.

It happens every year. I bring out my spring/summer wardrobe and then the next day the weather turns cool again like early March.

The last time Scottish independent (indie) rock band Belle and Sebastian played in Atlanta, they had recently released 2018’s “How to Solve Our Human Problems” in the form of three extended play (E.P.) releases.

Was it as bad for you as it was for me? Sending Washington money we earn, but Washington doesn’t, I mean?

In my many years of nature study, I am amazed at all the things Mother Nature has done to protect Her plants and animals. Camouflage in many of our insects, glands at the tail bases of birds so that they can waterproof themselves, the sharp eyesight and hearing of foxes, raccoons, and coyote…

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years

In Loving Memory of Beatrice “Bea” Ellis, a cherished woman whose life was a testament to her unwavering faith, endless love for her family, and deep devotion to her church and community.

Mr. George Thomas “Tom” Proctor, Jr, 77, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.

Funeral services for Barbara Lynn Herren Braswell, age 70, of Waco, Georgia, was held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST at Herren’s Grove Baptist Church in Woodland, Alabama, with Rev. Ricky Shirley, Keith Webb, and Randy Kittle officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemete…

Mrs. Marion Leone Gladden-Hiers, age 76, of Temple, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.

From Staff Reports

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday will announce the rollout of a student debt forgiveness proposal that the White House believes is narrowly targeted enough to survive legal challenges.

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ATLANTA — For the second election cycle in a row, the ground rules will be different when Georgia voters head to the polls in November.

According to the Georgia Addiction Center, almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment.

Have you ever been stung by a Velvet Ant, better known as the “Cow killer” ant because of the mistaken belief that its sting is powerful enough to kill a cow? Though not that strong, scientists do tell us that it does have the most powerful sting of any North American insect.

If my husband allowed bumper stickers on our cars, I’d have one that reads I STOP FOR YARD SALES. It must be the thrill of the hunt at yard sales that forces me to stop and pursue all the junk someone else has deemed unnecessary. Yard sales are evidence that the old adage One man’s junk is a…

Repetition while teaching children is a necessary tool that allows them to absorb information and to build on it for future understanding. It is why my teachers required repeating times tables and words in language class.