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Five Spanish missionaries killed in Georgia in 1597 will be beatified in Savannah on Oct. 31 — the state’s first beatification ceremony.
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5 Catholic martyrs move closer to sainthood 400 years after Georgia deaths mrf.lu/2v6C2

5 Catholic martyrs move closer to sainthood 400 years after Georgia deaths

Spanish missionaries killed in 1597 after opposing polygamy in a Guale tribe to be "blessed" this month by the Vatican in Georgia’s first beatification ceremony.

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Atlanta social media celebrity Mercedes Reshard New, known as ‘Shawty Dred,’ was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities said. mrf.lu/2v8H1
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Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud mrf.lu/2v87J

Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud

An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities said.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution retweeted
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Andy Dalton's past with Alex Van Pelt played a "big" part in his decision to join the Falcons. So did conversations and prayers w/ his wife, conversations w/ Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees & belief in Atlanta's roster. "There’s a ton of potential here."ajc.com/sports/2026/10/andy-…

Andy Dalton felt led to Falcons, where his veteran voice carries weight

New Falcons quarterback Andy Dalton says Alex Van Pelt, the roster and the coaching staff all influenced his decision to sign with Atlanta.

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Georgia Public Service Commission candidates 2026: Who's running bit.ly/4vOyE33

PSC races that could affect your Georgia Power bill are set for November

Two Public Service Commission races will decide the balance of power on the state’s top utility regulator, which oversees Georgia Power and its rates.

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At a campaign stop Tuesday night in Calhoun, the Republican nominee for governor was surprisingly candid about his party's struggles. mrf.lu/2vftD
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Rick Jackson sounds alarm over sluggish rural early voting mrf.lu/2vfks

Rick Jackson sounds alarm over sluggish rural early voting

At a campaign stop Tuesday night in Calhoun, the Republican nominee for governor was surprisingly candid about his party's struggles.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms reports $23M fundraising surge in Georgia governor’s race bit.ly/4zETG5k

Keisha Lance Bottoms reports $23M fundraising surge in governor’s race

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has raised $23.2 million since the beginning of August as she scrambles to keep up with billionaire Republican Rick Jackson.

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Rick Jackson sounds alarm over sluggish rural early voting bit.ly/48d3WG0

Rick Jackson sounds alarm over sluggish rural early voting

At a campaign stop Tuesday night in Calhoun, the Republican nominee for governor was surprisingly candid about his party's struggles.

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NEW: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has raised $23.2 million since the beginning of August as she scrambles to keep up with billionaire Republican Rick Jackson and his massive financial edge in Georgia’s race for governor. More: mrf.lu/2vdwP
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Keisha Lance Bottoms reports $23M fundraising surge in governor’s race mrf.lu/2vdn4

Keisha Lance Bottoms reports $23M fundraising surge in governor’s race

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has raised $23.2 million since the beginning of August as she scrambles to keep up with billionaire Republican Rick Jackson.

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The world's busiest airport is in a busy period. Projects include demolishing and reconstructing the old South parking deck and putting up a new administrative building. 👉 mrf.lu/2vmxT
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Atlanta airport to spend $1 million a day on construction mrf.lu/2vmR-

Atlanta airport to spend $1 million a day on construction

The world's busiest airport is in a busy period. Projects include demolishing and reconstructing the old South parking deck and putting up a new administrative building.

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In this heated political climate, it can feel like there are few things Republicans and Democrats can agree on. But there is at least one area where they find common ground: government regulation of artificial intelligence.
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AJC poll: Georgians want government to regulate AI; most oppose data centers. mrf.lu/2vSWP

AJC poll: Georgians want government to regulate AI; most oppose data centers.

The majority of Republicans and Democrats support regulation of artificial intelligence. The gap widens when it comes to data center construction and surveillance cameras.

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Gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson have different approaches to how they handle their own taxes. mrf.lu/2vSsL
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Keisha Lance Bottoms and her husband have a history of late tax payments mrf.lu/2vSQS

Keisha Lance Bottoms and her husband have a history of late tax payments

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and her husband, Derek, have faced hefty tax liens in the years since she assumed elected office in Atlanta.

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A Georgia driver caught on video colliding with group of cyclists on a country road in Cherokee County could go to prison. He insists he did nothing wrong. mrf.lu/2vhp4
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A driver passed too close to cyclists. Now he could die in prison. mrf.lu/2vh-X

A driver passed too close to cyclists. Now he could die in prison.

A Georgia driver caught on video colliding with group of cyclists on a country road in Cherokee County could go to prison. He insists he did nothing wrong.

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