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AI data centers expand, concerns rise

As Georgia experiences a surge in artificial intelligence and data center development, local residents, community advocates and elected officials are debating how these massive facilities could reshape neighborhoods across the state. Data centers, which power artificial intelligence systems and digital services, have become a growing presence throughout Georgia and Metro-Atlanta....

Georgia · 16h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Democrats select new leadership for state House

ATLANTA — For the first time in more than two decades, Democrats in the Georgia House of Representatives nominated new leadership as a majority caucus. For the first time in the 238 years since Georgia joined the United States, a pending House majority caucus also nominated a Black person as speaker. That person, Rep. Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, is also the first woman nominated to a full term as speaker, after Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, stepped into the role as acting speaker from late 2022 into the start of the 2023 legislative session. Assuming the unofficial results from Election Day do not change before Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certifies the results next week, Democrats will hold four more House seats than Republicans. Hugley said expanding Medicaid would be "first and foremost" on the House agenda. She said Democrats were excited to work with Democratic Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms to accomplish that goal as part of a broader agenda to address the cost of living. The Democratic advantage narrowed last week when officials found an overlooked election machine memory card in Seminole County and uploaded the results, changing the outcome in a House race. Incumbent Rep. Gerald Greene, R-Cuthbert, had

Georgia · 23h

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Eight Georgia Hot Dog Stands That Have Been Serving The Same Recipe For Generations

Some Georgia restaurants change their menus every season, but a few hot dog stands figured out the formula long ago and never let go. Their chili, slaw, and mustard combos have fed grandparents, parents, and kids at the same counters for decades. A few of these spots date back more...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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2026 Georgia High School Football Playoff Predictions: Round 1

ITG Next’s Phil Jones gives his score predictions for six of the top games being played in Round 1 of the 2026 Georgia high school football playoffs. Parkview head coach Adam Clack and his Panthers enter the Class 7A playoffs as the No. 14 seed with plenty of confidence and momentum after winning five of their final six regular-season games.

Georgia · 22h

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Georgia Election audit begins

Following Nov. 3’s historic midterm elections, the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office performs a set of random audits on Thursday.

Georgia · 1d

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Chaka Khan Opens Plant-Based Café in Georgia

*Chaka Khan is now in the restaurant business. The Grammy-winning icon recently opened Chaka’s Plantbaed Café, a plant-based eatery in Serenbe, Georgia, VegNews reports. Khan launched the café with her sister, Tammy Michelle, and chef Anne Onyeneho. It is the second location for Onyeneho, who opened the original Plantbaed Café in Vinings, Georgia, in 2024.

Georgia · 1d

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Georgia Democrats make historic nomination for Speaker of the House

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s historic election season set the stage for another political first at the state Capitol on Thursday. The Georgia Democratic legislative caucus announced its nominations and selections for new leadership after last week’s midterms that saw Democrats return to a state House majority for the first time since 2004.

Georgia · 1d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Round 1 of playoffs

For more, see previews all 123 first-round games here: 7A | 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | A | Private Class 7A: Hillgrove at Peachtree Ridge Seeding: Hillgrove (7-3) is the No. 18 seed. Peachtree Ridge (7-3) is the No. 15 seed. Rankings: Both are unranked. Coaches: Justin DeShon (34-32 in six seasons at Hillgrove, 64-74-1 overall); Matt Helmerich (36-20 in five seasons at Peachtree Ridge, 77-43 overall) Last meeting/series: Hillgrove won 30-14 in the second round of the 2024 Class 6A playoffs in their only meeting. Playoff history: Hillgrove is making its third straight playoff appearance and is trying to reach the round of 16 for the third straight time. Peachtree Ridge is making its fifth straight playoff appearance and is trying to reach the round of 16 for the first time since 2024. Common opponents: None. Score vs. schedule: Hillgrove’s average score is 34-24 against the 25th-hardest schedule in Class 7A. Peachtree Ridge’s average score is 27-25 against the 28th-hardest schedule in Class 7A. Distance: 34 linear miles (22nd-closest among 123 first-round games) Maxwell Ratings’ projection: Peachtree Ridge 27, Hillgrove 25 Class 6A: Houston County at Kell Seeding: Houston County (5-5) is the No.

Georgia · 1d

The Current GA

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Georgia Latino voter turnout surges 78% amid economic, immigration issues

DALTON, Ga. – The number of Georgia Latinos who cast a ballot this year dwarfed 2022’s midterm turnout, with the high cost of living and the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics top of mind for many of them.

Georgia · 1d

The Mary Sue

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Georgia woman films her neighbor blasting an air horn at her dog in their shared yard and says ‘Keep it up.’ The neighbor replies ‘I will’

A Georgia woman’s latest video shows her neighbor sounding an air horn at her dog in the yard shared by their adjacent townhomes. The 6:40 a.m. incident is far from the first neighbor’s outburst caught on camera and shared online. Dog owner Lauren Eckhoff posted the clip on Instagram and TikTok, according to Atlanta Black […]

Georgia · 1d

The Cool Down

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Georgia woman drops health insurance after monthly premium jumps from $700 to $2,900

Enrollment is projected to drop to 816,000 in 2027.

Georgia · 4h

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Christmas Transforms This Georgia Garden Center Into A Festive Wonderland Every Holiday Season

Every winter, a greenhouse that spends spring full of flowers gets packed wall to wall with fresh-cut Christmas trees. Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, White Pine, and Nordmann trees all wait for their new living rooms. The staff will even trim a fresh cut and help tie your tree to the...

Augusta, GA · 1d

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9 Georgia Thrift Stores Where A Twenty-Dollar Bill Still Fills A Holiday Gift Bag

A brand-new designer top, original tag still attached, once sold for one dollar at a thrift shop in this state. One single dollar. I keep thinking about that tag and the poor shopper who paid full price somewhere else. That find is not a lonely fluke either. Another mountain-town shopper...

Georgia · 1d

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This Georgia BBQ Trail Takes You To 10 Spots Serving Seriously Good Smoked Brisket

Brisket for breakfast sounds like the kind of decision you make on vacation and defend for the rest of your life. In Georgia, apparently, nobody needs convincing. I’d happily trade my usual morning coffee run for something that comes with smoke, sauce, and a breakfast burrito. But this isn’t...

Georgia · 1d

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Georgia governor announces $19 million project bringing 330 new jobs to metro Atlanta

HENRY COUNTY, GA — More than 300 new jobs are coming to Henry County as a New York-based company prepares to build a new logistics center south of Atlanta. Gov. Brian Kemp announced that SupplyHouse, an online distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical supplies, plans to invest approximately $19 million in the new facility.

Henry County, GA · 1d

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Georgia Power shares ways to lower winter heating costs

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Power is outlining ways customers can lower their heating costs this winter as colder weather arrives in the area. A Georgia Power spokesperson said renters and homeowners can take steps to cut costs during the winter months while staying warm. Temperatures are...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Holiday events set across Alabama and Georgia in November and December

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Holiday events in Alabama and Georgia begin in November and continue into December. In Alabama, Opelika Main Street will host a Holiday Open House on Nov. 15, and the Opelika Chamber will host SNOPELIKA on Dec. 4. In Georgia, Fantasy in Lights opens Nov. 13, LaGrange holds a holiday weekend Nov. 20-22 and a Breakfast with Santa takes place in Columbus on Dec. 5.

Opelika, AL · 51m

Fox News

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Blue states elect Democrats who supported permanent cash handout policy as part of mayors coalition

Five former Mayors for a Guaranteed Income coalition members won higher office, raising questions about direct cash assistance becoming permanent policy.

Georgia · 1d

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Thanksgiving Desserts You Can Make Ahead: Get the Recipes!

Erin French, author of “The Lost Kitchen,” and Jernard Wells, owner of Cornbread and Butter in Georgia, join TODAY to help you get a jumpstart on Turkey Day prep with dessert dishes you can make in advance. Erin makes a refreshing ginger and cream icebox pie and Jernard makes a salted caramel apple pie. Get the recipes!Nov. 12, 2026.

Georgia · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Gov. Kemp extends flood emergency in 4 North Georgia counties

McCaysville has lifted its overnight curfew and reopened the road to Copperhill, Tennessee, as North Georgia continues to recover from severe flooding. Gov. Brian Kemp extended the flood emergency for four counties by another week.

Copperhill, TN · 7h