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Wild Hog Supper marks tradition ahead of Georgia General Assembly session
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (120+ words) Wild Hog Supper marks tradition ahead of Georgia General Assembly session'WGAU Radio | Athens, GA Wild Hog Supper marks tradition ahead of Georgia General Assembly session ATLANTA " The annual Wild Hog Supper takes place Sunday night as part of a long-standing…...
Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (295+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " In Ohio's closely watched race for governor, Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Democratic former health chief Amy Acton rolled out their picks for running mate on Wednesday, announcing a seasoned conservative lawmaker for him and a pragmatic former…...
$2.5 billion budget approved in metro Atlanta county
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (80+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, GA " The budget axe is out in metro Atlanta. Gwinnett County commissioners have approved a $2.5 billion spending plan, which includes money for upgrading the county's 9-1-1 system among other improvements. Gwinnett County Commission Chair Nicole Hendrickson says even though…...
Governor Kemp sets date for special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greeneâs congressional seat
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (206+ words) ATLANTA " Governor Kemp has set the date for the special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat. Voters in the 14th district will select a new representative on March 10. Congressional District 14 consists of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Murray, Paulding, Polk,…...
Farm champion Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (858+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " Republican Doug LaMalfa, a California rice farmer who served seven terms in the U.S. House and was a reliable vote on President Donald Trump's agenda, has died at age 65. His death trims the Republicans' narrow margin of control of…...
Maduro and wife to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (563+ words) (NEW YORK) -- Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro'and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to make their initial appearances on Monday in a federal court in Manhattan following their capture by U.S. forces'in a military operation in the Venezuelan'capital of Caracas. The…...
North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (443+ words) SEOUL, South Korea " North Korea said Monday that leader Kim Jong Un observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country's nuclear war deterrent, as the country dials up weapons displays ahead of its major political…...
Georgia politicians offer mixed reactions to U.S. military action in Venezuela
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (201+ words) ATLANTA " Georgia's political leaders are offering mixed reactions following U.S. military strikes in Venezuela. In a statement, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock criticized the military action while acknowledging Venezuelan President Nicol's Maduro as a dictator. "Americans do not want U.S. troops involved in yet…...
Police identify Uber driver killed, teen suspect in New Yearâs Day carjacking
1+ week, 2+ day ago (184+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, GA " A Gwinnett County teen is accused of killing an Uber driver and stealing his SUV. Lawrenceville police say the 15-year-old Christian Simmons of Lilburn carjacked the 58-year-old Uber driver Cesar Tejada, and shot the man at least…...
Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed 'The Ralph"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1085+ words) ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. " Chris Clark glances out the window overlooking the Buffalo Bills' long-time home, Highmark Stadium, and can still picture what the site resembled before it opened in 1973. The 73-year-old Clark's memories go beyond the days of tailgating and smashing…...