OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
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by KEN RITTER - Associated Press
1w ago
O.J. Simpson has died. The decorated football star who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but wound up in prison years later in an unrelated case died Wednesday, his family said in a statement ..read more
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OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
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by KEN RITTER Associated Press
1w ago
O.J. Simpson, 76, has died ..read more
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The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
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by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN LONG - Associated Press
1w ago
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores. That's according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect ..read more
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United Way working to bring 211 to Valdosta
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by Rachel Larson | rachel.larson@gaflnews.com
2w ago
VALDOSTA — Greater Valdosta United Way is working to get Valdosta covered by 211 — a free helpline much like 911 — that provides services to the community, such as mental health resources, support for seniors, volunteer opportunities and more ..read more
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Puberty blockers bill fails in General Assembly
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by Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service
3w ago
ATLANTA – Controversial legislation prohibiting the prescribing or administering of puberty blockers to minors experiencing gender dysphoria died in the General Assembly on the final day of this year’s session when the Georgia House declined to take it up ..read more
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Lawmakers pass $36.1 billion state budget
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by Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service
3w ago
ATLANTA - The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia's Pre-Kindergarten program ..read more
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Elections bill clears General Assembly in final hour of '24 session
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by Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service
3w ago
ATLANTA - The Republican-controlled General Assembly approved sweeping changes in Georgia's election laws early Friday, one of the final actions of this year's legislative session ..read more
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Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment
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by CAROLYN THOMPSON - Associated Press
3w ago
The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 already is inspiring school lessons in science, literacy and culture. Some schools in or near the path of totality also are organizing group viewings for students to experience the awe of daytime ..read more
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Fishing rights bill wins final passage in General Assembly
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by Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service
3w ago
ATLANTA – Legislation guaranteeing Georgians the right to hunt and fish in the state’s navigable rivers and streams is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp ..read more
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
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by AP
3w ago
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has died, according to his family. He was 82 and died of complications from a fall. Lieberman nearly won the vice presidency with Democrat Al Gore in the disputed 2000 White House race. Eight ..read more
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