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Georgia Congressman Confirms His Granddaughters Survived Camp Mystic Flooding in Texas
The Georgia Sun
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July 8, 2025
The twin granddaughters of Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter are safe after surviving a devastating flash flood at a Texas summer camp that claimed the life of their cousin. The girls were attending Camp Mystic in Kerr County when torrential rains...
Georgia congresswoman sends demand letter to Trump
JAMES Magazine Online
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U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, D-GA, led a contingent of her Democratic colleagues – including two from the Georgia delegation – in writing a letter to President Donald Trump condemning his Administration’s reported policy change prohibiting federal...
Arrested Immigration Reporter Jailed by ICE in Georgia Pleads for His Government’s Help
The Georgia Sun
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July 8, 2025
A high‑profile Salvadoran journalist held in Georgia by ICE is urging his own government—especially President Nayib Bukele—to intercede. Mario Guevara, founder of MG News, says U.S. authorities are targeting him for covering street operations. 🧭...
Georgia Republican Burt Jones finally enters the 2026 governor's race
Imperial Valley Press - California
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Burt Jones made his long-telegraphed entry into the 2026 governor's race on Tuesday, touting his ties with President Donald Trump and pledging to eliminate Georgia's state income tax in a campaign video. Jones...
Georgia Peaches Meet Utah Honey: A Summer Skewer Recipe Worth Sharing
The Georgia Sun
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July 8, 2025
Some flavor pairings just feel inevitable. Like warm biscuits and fresh jam—or in this case, juicy Georgia peaches and sweet Utah honey. Two states known for their signature ingredients. One irresistible, no-cook recipe. This season, we’re...
Mass. Senate eyes bill to ban students from having cellphones during school day
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The prohibition would include devices like cellphones, tablets, smartwatches, and Bluetooth headphones, according to the draft bill. The Massachusetts legislation would require schools to prohibit physical access to devices like phones and...
Former President Obama to discuss America's future with tickets reaching $2,500
ABC 6 - Ohio
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — Tickets to see former President Barack Obama share his vision of America's future could cost as high as $2,500. Obama, who served as the 44th president, will be in both London and Dublin this Fall to participate in "An Evening...
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announces long-anticipated bid for governor
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. - Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones announced Tuesday his campaign to become Georgia’s next governor. Jones, who has only served one term as lieutenant governor, has long been rumored to be considering a bid for governor in the wake of...
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones enters 2026 race for governor
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Jones was in the state Senate from 2013-2023 and has been lieutenant governor since 2023. ATLANTA — Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones made his long-expected entry into the 2026 race for governor official Tuesday morning, releasing a campaign ad and...
Georgia Trend Daily – July 8, 2025
Georgia Trend
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July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025 Athens Banner-Herald Wayne Ford reports, recently, the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail organization gained the land it needs for a 4-mile section in Washington County in the Sandersville and Tennille area, but the actual trail is still on the...
Georgia's top 5 McDonald's foods from McChicken, Big Mac, McNuggets
Savannah Now - Georgia
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McDonald's has a lot of food, and many customers have a go-to order. What is Georgia's? Between April 5 and 11, Holiday Calendar surveyed 4,268 Americans to determine each state's favorite items on the menu. What are the most popular McDonald's...
The Athletic has Florida-Georgia among college football's best rivalry names
Yahoo Sports
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College football has plenty of heated rivalries–but which ones have the best names? The Athletic dropped its new list this week, ranking the top 25 rivalry names in the sport, and the Florida Gators' annual clash with the Georgia Bulldogs landed...
Georgia native Byron Buxton to compete in Home Run Derby in Atlanta
11 Alive - Georgia
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Byron Buxton will compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park during All-Star Week. ATLANTA — Georgia’s own Byron Buxton is coming home — and he’s ready to put on a show. The Minnesota Twins outfielder and Baxley native announced he will...
SCOOP: Rep. Mike Collins teases Georgia Senate bid
Fox News
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Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the bill heading to President Donald Trump's desk with bipartisan support and Trump's ambitious agenda in his second term. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SCOOP: Rep. Mike...
Ex-Corrie star Georgia May Foote opens up on 'nightmare' struggle to find acting work - after hinting at divorce from husband Kris Evans
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has opened up on the 'nightmare' struggle she faced to find acting work after leaving the soap. The actress, 34, is famed for playing Katy Armstrong on the ITV show between 2010-2015, with her...
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is officially running for governor. Who else may jump in?
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced Tuesday in a video posted to X that he will seek Georgia's top job. In the video, Jones promises to eliminate state income tax, increase penalties for fentanyl dealers, and keep transgender women out of women's...
Georgia won’t make customers ration electricity like they do in other states
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Asking for volunteer curtailment of power from residential customers ultimately is a scarcity issue. California has done this for years. My personal philosophy is that Georgia deserves abundance, not scarcity. Our energy system supports people’s...
Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson announces campaign for State Senate seat
13 WMAZ - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
State Senate District 18, the seat Wilson is running for, includes several Central Georgia counties, including Crawford, Monroe, Peach, Upson, Bibb and Houston. FORSYTH, Ga. — The Mayor of Forsyth is looking to take the next step in his political...
Dr. Heavenly Kimes from ‘Married to Medicine’ is running to be a Georgia state representative
TheGrio
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July 8, 2025
From reality television to political office? Dr. Heavenly Kimes is using her knowledge and experience as a mother, dentist, entrepreneur, and community advocate to bring change to Georgia politics—or at least that’s her goal. This week, Kimes, who...
Despite DOGE cuts and Trump executive orders, Philadelphia’s art organizations continue to center the stories of Black Americans
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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Woodmere Art Museum’s director and CEO William R. Valerio is looking forward to the fall debut of “Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney.” Pinkney is the late Philadelphia watercolorist and pioneering illustrator who helped make Black...