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ajc.com > sports > 2026 > 02 > two-first-year-teams-one-fast-rise-to-hoops-success-for-this-georgia-college

Two first-year teams. One fast rise to hoops success for this Georgia college.

5+ hour, 48+ min ago  (1016+ words) Georgia Gwinnett College is setting new standards for first-year programs. Instead of struggling to get off the ground, the Lawrenceville school's basketball teams are contending for first place and aspiring for a shot to reach the national tournament. The men's…...

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ajc.com > news > 2026 > 02 > republican-wont-seek-reelection-to-georgia-public-service-commission

Republican won’t seek reelection to Georgia Public Service Commission

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (549+ words) Veteran Republican utility regulator Tricia Pridemore announced Tuesday she won't seek another term this fall, creating an open seat on the powerful Georgia Public Service Commission in an already tense year for Republicans. Pridemore's announcement comes just months after Democrats…...

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ajc.com > politics > 2026 > 02 > republicans-report-more-cash-than-democrats-in-races-for-two-top-georgia-offices

Republicans report more cash than Democrats in races for two top Georgia offices

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1037+ words) New data shows how much candidates raised between July and Jan. 31 as candidates prepare for the furious final weeks before the May 19 primary....

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ajc.com > politics > 2026 > 02 > politically-georgia-carpet-capitals-toxic-secret

‘Politically Georgia’: Carpet Capital’s toxic secret

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (223+ words) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's sweeping investigation into so-called forever chemicals tied to the northwest Georgia carpet industry is the subject of Tuesday's episode of "Politically Georgia." In a conversation with podcast host Greg Bluestein, AJC senior investigative reporter Dylan Jackson explains…...

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ajc.com > politics > 2026 > 02 > rick-jacksons-fortune-will-make-georgia-governors-race-more-expensive

Rick Jackson’s fortune will make Georgia governor’s race more expensive

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1245+ words) Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Burt Jones reported seven-figure fundraising hauls as they work to protect early polling advantages....

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ajc.com > politics > 2026 > 02 > republican-outsiders-50m-bet-remakes-georgia-governors-race

Republican outsider’s $50M bet remakes Georgia governor’s race

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1017+ words) Even before he descended from a glass elevator at his health care company's headquarters, deliberately echoing Donald Trump's gilded presidential launch, it was clear that Republican Rick Jackson remade Georgia's race for governor. His surprise entrance, paired with a pledge…...

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ajc.com > business > 2026 > 02 > korean-automotive-supplier-promises-200-jobs-in-rural-georgia-county

Korean automotive supplier promises 200 jobs in rural Georgia county

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (358+ words) A Korean automotive supplier plans to invest $30 million into a new production facility in South Georgia, promising to create 200 jobs. Dongwon Autopart Technology, which makes parts such as door, seat and battery frames, will bring its second Georgia facility to…...

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ajc.com > sports > 2026 > 02 > kirby-smart-wants-georgia-to-be-more-nil-competitive-with-glory-glory-initiative

Kirby Smart wants Georgia to be more NIL competitive with Glory Glory initiative

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (530+ words) The University of Georgia is upping its place in the name, image and likeness game, as it unveiled its new third-party marketing initiative called Glory Glory on Wednesday. The school had teased the announcement after closing its previous NIL collective…...

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ajc.com > politics > 2026 > 02 > georgia-house-budget-favors-property-tax-relief-over-income-tax-rebates

Georgia House budget favors property tax relief over income tax rebates

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (549+ words) The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday proposed property tax relief instead of income tax rebates as lawmakers debate how to spend some of the state's massive budget reserves. Last month, Gov. Brian Kemp proposed a $1.2 billion tax rebate that…...

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ajc.com > politics > 2026 > 02 > georgia-lawmakers-seek-solutions-for-broken-foster-care-system

Georgia lawmakers seek solutions for broken foster care system

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (681+ words) Just about everyone, from a bipartisan group of lawmakers to agency officials themselves, agree the foster care system in Georgia needs major improvements. In December, the Department of Human Services, which oversees foster care, reported an $85.7 million deficit for the…...