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Tanner Hadden Nabs Second In BFL All-American
Georgia Outdoor News
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June 4, 2025
One of Georgia’s top young guns on the pro bass fishing circuit, Tanner Hadden, of Appling, boated a final-day limit of five bass that weighed 20-lbs., 3-ozs.—the best catch of the three-day tournament by any angler—to vault up the standings for a...
Average Georgia gas price drops to $2.88 per gallon
WVGA Valdosta Today - Georgia
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June 4, 2025
ATLANTA – Georgia gas prices have decreased compared to a week ago with drivers paying an average of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average...
State Rep. Derrick Jackson launching bid to be Georgia's next governor
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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State Rep. Derrick Jackson speaks at the Georgia Capitol. (FOX 5) ATLANTA - State Rep. Derrick Jackson is the latest Democrat to join the race to succeed Brian Kemp as Georgia's next governor. The metro Atlanta lawmaker plans to launch his...
Low-income Georgia students could pay the price of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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ExploreGeorgia GOP backs ‘beautiful bill,’ as Dems fight it and state braces for cuts Credit: Nathan Posner for the AJC Credit: Nathan Posner for the AJC But critics warn the roughly $350 billion in cuts to higher education funding will cost...
Conservative groups denounce antisemitism ahead of Georgia GOP convention
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Two of Georgia’s most influential conservative groups united this week to reaffirm that “antisemitism has no place in the Georgia GOP.” But the Georgia Faith and Freedom Coalition and the Republican Jewish Coalition-Atlanta didn’t release the...
Dems need to fight for issues affecting Americans the most
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Democrats should be honest with the American people about tariffs. Free trade has enormous messaging power, but free trade at the expense of decimating our midsized cities and manufacturing? The world is more global than it was 40 years ago. Ross...
AHEAD Americas 2025 shortlist revealed
Sleeper
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June 4, 2025
After receiving more than 150 entries, the AHEAD Americas judging panel has revealed their shortlist, comprising projects that span the length and breadth of the region. The winners will be revealed at AHEAD Americas, where leading hoteliers,...
Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor talk Southwest Virginia, flood recovery and economic growth
Cardinal News - Virginia
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June 4, 2025
The field of Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor is packed, with six hopefuls who hail from Hampton Roads, the Richmond area and Northern Virginia. None of the Democratic candidates are native to the Southwest or Southside regions,...
Out in Atlanta: Pride Month kicks off with drag, parades and free festivals
11 Alive - Georgia
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From downtown Athens to East Point, Pride Month kicks off with vibrant, family-friendly fun. ATLANTA — Pride Month kicks off this weekend with bold performances, joyful parades, and free festivals across metro Atlanta and beyond. Whether you’re...
From matcha lattes to omakase, Asian cuisine is everywhere in metro Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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ExploreLazy Betty achieves luxurious balancing act in Midtown Credit: Yvonne Zusel Credit: Yvonne Zusel “I think I was in one of two Asian families in Henry County,” Hsu said. “People would say, ‘You’re not Black and you’re not white; are you...
Glen ‘Titus’ Campbell honoured by JMCC Atlanta
Jamaica Observer
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June 4, 2025
Glen “Titus” Campbell (Photo: Jordache Jones) June 4, 2025 The Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center (JMCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, recently paid tribute to renowned Jamaican actor and comedian Glen “Titus” Campbell in honour of his extraordinary...
American hikers greeted with warmth on BC’s Bowen Island
Cascadia Daily News - Washington State
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June 3, 2025
BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. — The wooden obelisk along the trail could not have made it any clearer. Yet, Kristi Heim and I stood paralyzed, unsure of the best route to the highest point of bewitching Bowen Island. No amount of consultation of maps and...
Could a niche 2% home loan make metro Atlanta affordable again?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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ExploreYou’re probably seeing more homes for sale in metro Atlanta. Here’s why.It wasn’t long before the couple was second-guessing the purchase, realizing they wanted more room for their growing family. But by 2024, interest rates and prices had...
Wheeler Schools Named Governor’s Leadership Academy
The Advance - Georgia
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June 4, 2025
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) has named Wheeler County Schools as a Governor’s School Leadership Academy (GSLA). The Wheeler School Board heard the good news at its regular monthly meeting on May 12. The Academy is offered to...
Jack Wilkinson, celebrated chronicler of Georgia sports, dies at 74
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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His lighthearted touch and storytelling gift earned him two Georgia Sportswriter of the Year awards. But as recalled by his wife, Janet Ward, one of his most cherished accolades was an Associated Press first place for deadline writing — having...
Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Gainesville, Georgia
WSBTV - Georgia
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June 4, 2025
For many, a two-year associate degree can be the ticket to higher earning power at an affordable price. Though some types of associate degrees can be a stepping stone to a bachelor's, others are geared toward middle-skilled careers that require...
17 Georgia corporations among this year's Fortune 500 list
The Augusta Chronicle - Georgia
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Georgia is home to some major companies, and according to Fortune, that includes some of the very biggest. On Monday, this year's Fortune 500 list was released ranking the 500 largest corporations in America ranked by revenue, including 17 in...
Florida's grim warning for America's real estate
Business Insider
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June 4, 2025
Zach Janik had all the makings of a Florida lifer. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, he spent most of his adult years in St. Augustine, a small beach town on the state's northeast coast. In 2018, just shy of 30, he purchased a tidy three-bedroom...
Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for June 3, 2025
Savannah Now - Georgia
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The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 3 drawing 16-24-29-36-45, Mega Ball: 13 Check Mega Millions payouts and...
Georgia AG clears Emory-Houston Healthcare integration for June launch
DOTmed
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The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has approved the integration of Houston Healthcare into the Emory Healthcare system, clearing the way for the Warner Robins-based provider to officially join the Atlanta-based academic health network. The move...