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Georgia governor: Jackson and Jones battle for Republican runoff nod

Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are facing off in the Republican runoff for governor on June 16.

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Solar panel maker Qcells ramps up production at Cartersville plant

As of this week, Qcells' panels will include solar cells made on site, making it the only company in the U.S. to produce those panels and all their components in house.

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Rivian begins R2 deliveries, a preview of what’s to come at Georgia plant

Rivian announced Tuesday it has begun delivering its first batch of new mid-sized SUVs to customers, an effort pivotal to the company’s planned factory in Georgia.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Keisha Lance Bottoms seizes head start, targets GOP runoff infighting

The Democratic nominee for governor is launching two new ads that aim to capitalize on the ongoing turf war between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson.

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MARTA train maker stumbled in other cities. Officials say it paid off.

The Swiss manufacturer that built MARTA’s new trains has a history of rocky rollouts. Stadler trains had issues during rollouts in British cities before service improved.

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GUEST COLUMN

Georgia faces a maternal health crisis. Virginia showed us a path forward.

Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation and could learn from the recent 'Momnibus' legislation passed in Virginia.

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FBI’s Fulton County 2020 investigation fails to deliver, so far

Months after the FBI raided Fulton County for troves of 2020 election records, no arrests have been made and no evidence revealed.

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Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.

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Georgia ticks return to bite as drought conditions improve

Renewed humidity makes the bugs more active, experts say, and Georgia is smack in the middle of prime tick season.

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AJC VARSITY

Buford leads wire-to-wire, holds off Walton for top spot in 6A all-sports standings

Buford finished the school year as the highest-scoring athletic program in Class 6A in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings for GHSA.

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How nurses are fueling progress at Northeast Georgia Health System
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Nurses: Enter now to win a cabin trip to the mountains of Georgia!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution know how much nurses need some relaxation. To help, we’re...
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How Wellstar’s CareerCare program transformed one employee’s journey
More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...

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AJC VARSITY

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

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GUEST COLUMN

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones: Ga. deserves a governor with a track record of success

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones makes his case that his experience and achievements will persuade Georgia voters to send him to the governor's mansion.

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Private schools lead way in 4A; Marist takes No. 1 spot in all-sports standings

Marist won four state titles during the school year and earned a state-best 1,734.5 points on its way to first place in Class 4A in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports list.

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Bremen leads from start to finish in Class A Division I all-sports standings

Bremen opened the school year with the first fast-pitch softball state championship in school history, cruised to a first-place finish in the AJC Varsity all-sports standings.

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Jefferson outlasts region rival for first place in Class 3A all-sports standings

The Dragons outlast Oconee County for first place in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings for Georgia High School Association schools.

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What’s pushing these snakes toward extinction? UGA study points to causes.

A recent study has found a dangerous combination of fungus, parasites and other pathogens is posing a threat to the snake population in the Southeast.

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Lake Oconee Academy rallies to claim No. 1 in Class A Div. II all-sports standings

Lake Oconee Academy rallied in the final days of the athletic calendar and finished in first place in Class A Division II in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings.

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GAC takes lead in spring, holds on to top 3A-A Private all-sports standings

GAC trailed Hebron Christian heading into the spring championship season but overcame the deficit with a state championship in boys tennis, top-5 finishes in six other sports.

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With 15 top-5 finishes, Pope takes No. 1 spot in Class 5A all-sports standings

Pope was in third place in Class 5A, then a supercharged spring put it on top of the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings for GHSA schools.

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Columbus holds off county schools duo for No. 1 in Class 2A in all-sports race

Although the Blue Devils finished with fewer state titles than the top two challengers, they were near the top in nearly every sport.