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DFCS to tackle challenge of ‘hoteling’ children in offices, hotels

ATLANTA — On any given day in Georgia, at least 50 children in foster care are sleeping in ... Read more

Editorials

Editorial: About guns, and what needs to come next

More than a week has passed since Alabama’s new permit-less carry law went into effect at the new ... Read more

Cnhi Network

Georgia ‘Pro-Birth’ bill would provide financial, medical aid to pregnant women unable to have abortions

ATLANTA — With less than three weeks until Georgia’s 2023 legislative session, only two bills have been prefiled ... Read more

Editorials

Editorial: Trump didn’t think up ‘awful advice’ on his own

In the lead-up to the Jan. 6 riot, John Eastman gave President Trump legal advice that was terrible, ... Read more

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Alabama companies hope for medical marijuana licenses as Georgia faces lawsuits over similar process

MONTGOMERY — More than 600 Alabama companies have requested an application to apply for medical marijuana licenses, something ... Read more

Editorials

Editorial: Investing in mothers and babies

After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling activated a Mississippi law that made almost all abortions illegal, state ... Read more

Cnhi Network

Alabama voters to decide on removing racist language from Constitution

MONTGOMERY — In less than five weeks, voters will decide on renaming and updating Alabama’s Constitution, which proposes ... Read more

Cnhi Network

Audio: Kemp weighs contraception ban; Dems vow to oppose ban

ATLANTA — Following a leaked audio of Gov. Brian Kemp appearing to discuss banning contraceptives, Democrat lawmakers are ... Read more

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Southern states poised to act now that SCOTUS has overturned Roe

ATLANTA — Shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, Southern lawmakers forecast plans for their ... Read more

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How to watch Jan. 6 insurrection hearings and what to know

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a year since its inception, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on ... Read more