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Published September 15Texas landowners sue federal government over border wall plans
A lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at federal agencies' use of waivers to expedite construction of a wall along the border with Mexico and claims that landowner's constitutional rights are being violated.
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Published September 15See the Emmys 2026 red carpet looks
The 78th Emmy Awards are Monday night. See the stars as they arrived.
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Published September 14Shave and a Future…
In the deeply segregated American South of the 19th century, one profession offered Black men a surprising path toward independence, prosperity, and even wealth. The opportunity existed, ironically, because of the very racial attitudes that otherwise worked against them. And…
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Published September 14As the battle over Medicaid expansion ends, the war over healthcare continues
For all we talk about the importance of healthcare as an issue, it’s a rare day in politics when the cost of staying alive matters more than the price of a gallon of gas. That’s why last week felt a little like an inflection point.
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Published September 14Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence
McConnell spent weeks in recovery before explaining he was "briefly unconscious" following the fall that sent him to the hospital and a weeks-long recovery process.
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Published September 14Federal agents may have broken state laws in voter fraud hunt, whistleblower claims
Federal agents may have broken state laws after the Department of Homeland Security began surging personnel for what it called the Unlawful Voter Initiative, a federal whistleblower alleges.
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Published September 14Atlanta’s Kelsea Bond on Beltline light rail: ‘We need to get back on track’
All signs point to a growing consensus for rail along the Atlanta Beltline. The latest development? A proposed resolution by Atlanta City Councilperson Kelsea Bond of support for light rail all along the corridor is being co-sponsored by 10 of her colleagues. Originally, eight…
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Published September 14Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide tapped to lead Downtown Atlanta Inc.
Downtown Atlanta Inc. has officially chosen longtime Atlanta Food Bank President and CEO Kyle Waide to take over as their new President and CEO, heading up the nonprofit centered on Atlanta’s urban core. The organization announced its new leader on Sept. 14. Starting December,…
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Published September 14Atlanta Women’s Foundation awards nearly $1.5M to nonprofits serving women and girls
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation announced nearly $1.5 million in investments this week to support organizations and programs serving women and girls across metro Atlanta. The funding will support nonprofits working in areas including early childhood education, family stability,…
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Published September 14GPB evening headlines for September 14, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign in Athens. Rabies vaccine to drop from north Georgia skies. Braves face Cubs tonight.
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Published September 14Governor candidates trade barbs over data centers with less than a month until early voting starts
Both Georgia candidates for governor are attacking each other over data centers and transparency with less than a month to go until early voting.
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Published September 14The secret ballot has been an article of faith in U.S. elections. That's being tested in Georgia
There's a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they’ve been cast. Election security advocates are urging Georgia officials to fix the issue before the November elections.