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Published 7 hours agoGator Belts and Patty Melts: OutKast releases limited edition Waffle House clothing collaboration
Outkast fans lined up in downtown Atlanta early Friday morning to purchase the limited edition apparel in person.
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Published 8 hours agoAt second annual Atlanta Way Day, Mayor Dickens announces strides in major neighborhood plan
At last year’s inaugural Atlanta Way Day, a crowd of civic leaders asked a major question: Why is Atlanta ranked last in economic mobility, and how can it improve? The data from a 2024 study by Raj Chetty’s research group Opportunity Insights caused worry among local leaders.…
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Published 8 hours agoDemocrats in Georgia's most conservative congressional district hope to turn the tide
Democrats in Georgia’s most conservative congressional district know the odds of winning a congressional seat aren’t in their favor but they remain hopeful.
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Published 8 hours agoGPB evening headlines for October 2, 2026
Democrats in Georgia's most conservative congressional district know the odds of winning a congressional seat aren't in their favor. Authorities believe they've made a breakthrough in a 28-year-old South Georgia murder case. Georgia medical marijuana patients soon will be able to…
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Published 8 hours agoGermany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.
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Published 9 hours agoPro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
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Published 9 hours agoOctober 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
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Published 10 hours agoTomatoes don't taste as good as they used to. The reason is in its genes
If you’ve ever anticipated that first bite of a tomato sandwich and been disappointed, there might be an explanation.
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Published 12 hours agoMacon copper thefts leaves churches vulnerable to damage, costly repairs
To a utility company, copper is the essential metal component that delivers power. To a thief, however, the thick wiring in the power box and the cooling tubes inside an air conditioner just mean fast cash. And churches are often easy targets.
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Published 13 hours agoCloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA'
NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi, Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems acceptable. The documentary is made by Israeli filmmakers.
Cobb County Courier
Published 13 hours agoPatient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups
This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 2, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,...
Cobb County Courier
Published 13 hours agoMidterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
This article by Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 2, 2026 Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election...