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Atlanta Track Club CEO says expect ‘fun, new energy’ from Peachtree Road Race
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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“It’s Atlanta. We’re used to hot, humid weather,” he said. “That’s why we’ve got 50,000 towels for people as they come across the finish line to cool them down.” The former Olympian has led the Track Club since 2014, and he acknowledged the AJC’s...
Trump’s spending bill nears finish line after Georgia lawmaker changes vote
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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President Donald Trump’s signature domestic policy legislation is poised to finally pass Congress today, but only after he spent all day and most of the night convincing a final group of Republican holdouts, including U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde of...
Portland hospital workers vote to organize, join service employees union
Public News Service
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More than 1,100 caregivers at Portland's Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have voted to unionize, joining the Service Employees International Union Local 49. Hospital staffers, including certified nursing assistants, cooks, lab assistants,...
This south Louisiana company has found success building metal studs. Here's how.
Nola - Louisiana
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After he left Georgia Tech in 2019 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mateo Atwi returned to New Iberia and started a business with his brother Tiago creating buildings out of shipping containers. They built some modules for a medical clinic...
Being Plus-Size on 'America's Next Top Model' Was Meant to Be My "Hook"
Marie Claire U.S.
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July 3, 2025
In 2007, Tyra Banks' reality show America's Next Top Model was at its peak. Sarah Hartshorne, then a 19-year-old student at Boston University, attended an open-call audition for the show's ninth season. She made the cut. "After practicing my...
Top 10 Small Towns to Retire in America (2025 List)
The Network Journal
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The point of retirement is a new chapter of a person’s life, which is increasingly focused on relaxation, a community, affordability, and access to other critical amenities, like healthcare and outdoor recreation. Small towns offer charm, peace,...
It’s a shorter Independence Day weekend. But it can still be dangerous.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols for the busy weekend, when some will travel and others will celebrate closer to home. A total of 20 people died on Georgia’s roads and waterways during the Independence Day...
How and when you can shoot July 4th fireworks in Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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ExploreAs ERs prep for July 4th, Atlanta experts say leave fireworks to prosHow late can you use fireworks? The state legalized the use and sale of many fireworks in 2015 and 2016. The law was changed in 2018 to also allow local jurisdictions the...
Girl injured by shattered glass as gunman fires shots at NW Atlanta townhome
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that damaged a home and vehicle in northwest Atlanta. A 12-year-old was also hurt by shattered glass. On Wednesday, just after 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at 753...
Several hurt after shooting at apartment complex in SE Atlanta
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
ATLANTA — Police are investigating a shooting that injured several people at an apartment complex in southeast Atlanta. Neighbors at the Martin Plaza Apartments on Martin Street SE told Channel 2’s Darryn Moore that they heard at least six...
From UGA to beekeepers to ‘America First,’ Georgia drivers get their pick
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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State Sen. Steve Gooch, who sponsored the “America First” plate in the Legislature, said his intention with the plate was to foster patriotism and pride in the country. But at the Georgia GOP convention earlier this month, Gooch, who is running...
Origami helps behavioral health patient find healing through art
York County News - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Anthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan HospitalsAnthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan Hospitals Over the past year, WellSpan Philhaven hospital in...
Donald Trump’s big, beautiful mess
Unherd
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July 2, 2025
For all the trillions of US dollars bandied about like poker chips at a Vegas bachelor party, few Americans turned up to protest against Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill as it passed through the Senate on Tuesday. Of the measly number that did,...
Ryan Blaney Comes Clean on Team Penske’s Plan to Pressurize Entire Cup Garage at Atlanta
Essentially Sports
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July 3, 2025
Fuel-saving strategy is the new normal at the Superspeedway track. Thanks to the Next Gen car and parity racing, the cars are forced to race in a pack, and this allows the drivers to save fuel while they are in a draft. The cars behind the leaders...
Georgia Community Action Association Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Protect Vital Programs: LIHEAP and CSBG Critical to Georgia Families
The Citizen
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July 2, 2025
The Georgia Community Action Association (GCAA) is sounding the alarm on proposed federal budget cuts that threaten the integrity of two essential lifelines for Georgia’s most vulnerable residents: the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program...
Lowndes County ranks 50th in Georgia for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
South Georgia Times
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July 3, 2025
In 2022, Lowndes County ranked as the 50th least government transfer-dependent county in Georgia, with 25.1% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...
Atlanta fire officials urge fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 2, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Fire officials are urging everyone to celebrate the 4th of July safely. Atlanta Fire and Rescue (AFRD) officials said Independence Day is one of their busiest times for fire-related incidents. READ: Fourth of...
Major League Baseball umpires deliver teddy bears to children at Children’s Healthcare
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Umpires for Major League Baseball took some time out of their day today to visit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The umps are working the Braves’ series against the Los Angeles Angels. They stopped by...
Republican Megabill Would Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans
Noozhawk - California
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July 3, 2025
Noozhawk republishes news articles from KFF Health News on national and state health-related issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers. President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” cuts federal spending on Medicaid and Affordable Care...
Rickard, Drew & Nix Advocates For Motorcycle Accident Victims In Atlanta
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) The Law Office of Rickard, Drew & Nix is intensifying its commitment to motorcycle accident victims in Atlanta, offering specialized legal assistance to those injured due to negligent drivers. Atlanta, GA - July 2, 2025 - The Law...