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BOC's split vote advances mixed-use development on Atlanta Hwy.
Barrow News-Journal - Georgia
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In a divided vote, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a rezoning and Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment requested for a 16.4-acre site at 2285, 2287 and 2289 Atlanta Highway, which clears the way for a mixed-use development...
Georgia veterans calling on legislature to expand access to medical marijuana
13 WMAZ - Georgia
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July 6, 2025
Some veterans are using the Fourth of July weekend to call on Georgia legislators to expand access to medical marijuana. GEORGIA, USA — As fireworks light up the sky each Fourth of July, many Americans watch in awe. But for others, the bursts of...
In parts of the U.S., a push to protect and expand access to IVF
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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State laws that protect and expand access to in vitro fertilization took effect Tuesday and more will be in effect in coming months as lawmakers continue working to address questions surrounding the procedure more than a year after an Alabama...
50 Signature Dishes That Define Every U.S. State
Delish
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July 1, 2025
Every state has its own cuisine and culinary quirks—some more widely accepted in the rest of the country than others (looking at you, Colorado “oysters”). It’s what makes each place unique and even serves as a reason to live in or visit that...
Ryan Lochte’s new girlfriend slams Olympian’s ex-wife over ‘betrayal’ accusation
Pincher Creek Echo
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Celebrity Olympics U.S. Olympic swimming great's new flame fires back at comments made on Instagram by his Playboy model ex Ryan Lochte and new girlfriend Molly Gillihan take a selfie on a couch with a young relative. Ryan...
Opinion: Conspiracy theorists are turning on the president
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to reporters as President Donald Trump listens, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The Trump administration had promised a bombshell....
I hoped our pretty new nanny was the answer to our prayers after my mother's tragic death... then she killed my father and I discovered the horrifying truth
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
For as long as she could remember, Sarah Corbett Lynch knew that she mustn’t mention her birth mother in front of her stepmum Molly. The one treasured photo she had of her mum Margaret, who had tragically died at the age of 31, was tucked away in...
Kirk Cousins’ Atlanta Falcons lie
AS
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July 8, 2025
Kirk Cousins feels he was “misled” by the Atlanta Falcons over their signing of Michael Penix Jr., who was selected eighth by the Georgia franchise in the 2024 NFL Draft. Cousins not informed of Penix Jr.’s arrival in Atlanta It was reported at...
gusto!’s first-ever brand awareness campaign invites you to “Taste the World”
Atlanta Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Atlanta may be home to the busiest airport in the world, but locals don’t have to hop on a plane to reach mouthwatering flavors from around the globe. gusto!, Atlanta’s very own fast-casual restaurant offering fresh and healthy bowls & wraps (with...
Federal government cracks down on SNAP fraud after $33M reported stolen from Georgia families
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new federal crackdown is underway after more than $33 million in food assistance was reported stolen from Georgia families this year. According to the Georgia Department of Human Services, roughly 1.5 million...
American Press Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: Need to know why drives VanMetre
The American Press - Louisiana
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July 5, 2025
American Press Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: Need to know why drives VanMetre Published 2:36 pm Saturday, July 5, 2025 Sulphur High School graduate Paxton VanMetre is the 2025 American Press Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. (Trish Leger /...
New run club takes off, building a community of fitness enthusiasts in Toledo
WTVG - Ohio
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July 9, 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Twice a week, you’ll spot members of a newly formed club running through Toledo. “We have a friend in Atlanta who actually is from Toledo who started a run club called Built To Last, and he was like, it was super inspiring to...
Judge orders mental evaluation for Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia student
WTVC - Tennessee
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ATLANTA, Ga. — A judge has ordered a mental evaluation of the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. A judge in November found Jose Ibarra guilty of murder and other crimes in Riley's February 2024 killing and...
Georgia State Appoints Elaine M. Liu as Ramsey Chair, Faculty Director of Georgia Policy Labs
Georgia State University
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July 15, 2025
ATLANTA — The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University has announced the appointment of Elaine M. Liu as the Bernard B. and Eugenia A. Ramsey Chair, faculty director of the Georgia Policy Labs (GPL) and professor in the...
Atlanta United prepares for crucial matches against D.C. United and Toronto FC
ATL Standard - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
It's uncommon for two of Atlanta United's prominent figures to address the media simultaneously, but that was the case on Thursday morning. Following a training session at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, head coach Ronny Deila...
Sean Manaea eager to re-join Mets after final rehab start: 'I just felt healthy'
The New York Times
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July 9, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — With a smile, Sean Manaea said one of the main things he learned while lingering on the injured list all season — and experiencing multiple setbacks along the way — is patience.Sean Manaea After his final rehab outing on Tuesday,...
Author series to focus on Cherokee people who inhabited northwest Georgia
Cherokee Phoenix
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DALTON, Ga. – The Bandy Heritage Center will be kicking off a new summer author series at 6:30 p.m., July 17 to commemorate the legacy of Dalton author Marian McCamy Sims. The 2025 Marian McCamy Sims Summer Author Series features award-winning...
'Bachelor in Paradise' 2025: How to stream, time, couples, Golden cast
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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"Bachelor in Paradise" is heating up as the ABC show heads into episode 3 tonight, July 15, with contestants from the "Golden" seasons heading to Costa Rica and a major cliffhanger that left viewers with jaws dropped. On episode 2 of "Bachelor in...
Amid resurgent year and batting title push, Dodgers’ Will Smith unbothered being ‘overlooked’
Los Angeles Times
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July 15, 2025
ATLANTA — The hierarchy of stars was obvious even in the table arrangements. At an All-Star Game media day event on Monday at the Roxy Coca-Cola Theater in Atlanta, the Dodgers’ five All-Star representatives were in the same area of the large...
Is Gen Z Changing the Culture of Medicine?
Medscape
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Do you cringe when you hear the phrase “Okay, Boomer,” or do you flaunt your Gen X status by wearing T-shirts from your favorite 80s bands in your off hours? Whether you strongly identify with your generation, there are generational stereotypes...