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Published September 22Abortion is on the ballot again as post-Roe policies continue to evolve
Four states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November. The measures follow the Supreme Court's "Dobbs" decision, which upended federal abortion protections.
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Published September 22Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning," and decided not to bring indictments. The teenager was found dead on Horn Island, after he boated there with friends to celebrate Independence Day.
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Published September 22New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
A new book by the late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, has made headlines with damning allegations about King Charles III. Buckingham Palace responded with a strongly-worded statement.
SaportaReport
Published September 22Health Connect South still connecting after 13 gatherings
One of my favorite annual events is Health Connect South. It brings together a rich array of people all interested in the same goal — improving health outcomes for everyone. The energy inside and outside the meeting rooms is undeniable. Part of the magic of the day is planned –…
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Published September 21'They touch everything': Sylvan Esso confronts the Spotify dilemma, again
A year after pulling its music in protest, the duo is back on Spotify. For Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, that journey has been frustrating, eye-opening — and full of smaller victories.
City of South Fulton
Published September 21What Can Three-Quarters of a Penny Accomplish? COSF Takes T-SPLOST Progress on the Road
Eight-stop Roadshow brings transportation investments, project updates and City leadership directly to residents across all districts
SaportaReport
Published September 21This should come as no surprise to anyone.
If you had to pick just one occupation that people throughout the ages would recognize as a job, what would you pick? Yeah, us too. This week’s story is about those who work for a living. More accurately, it’s about those who worked for a living in 19th century Atlanta. This…
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Published September 21Is produce from a home garden safer than store bought? 'It depends'
A record-breaking summer for foodborne illness prompted more consumers to grow produce at home. But experts say it's the farming practices, not size, that matters for food safety.
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Published September 21What the equinox 'henge' effect tells us about U.S. cities
The fall equinox, which arrives Tuesday in the U.S., brings shorter days, and chances to witness alignment between Earth and the sun. It's a modern version of ancient observances of a celestial shift.
SaportaReport
Published September 21Princeton University says Atlanta has the most eviction filings in the country
One in four renter households in Metro Atlanta faced an eviction filing last year, a rate more than three times the national average. Researchers from Princeton University’s Eviction Lab came to The Atlanta History Center on September 10th to present findings on the region’s…
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Published September 21Georgia Today: Beltline light rail; Banned books; Weasel study
On the Sept. 21 edition: Cobb County Schools bans a Toni Morrison novel; Atlanta advocates push for Beltline rail; And the first known Muslim woman ever elected to the Georgia House challenges Republican Rick Jackson on his rhetoric.
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Published September 21See highlights from Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival — and meet an Athens band who rocked it
The 14th edition of the annual Shaky Knees Music Festival filled Atlanta’s Piedmont Park over the weekend, with a total estimated crowd of 50,000 across three sold-out days of music.