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Electric battery company building $2.6 billion plant in metro Atlanta

A Norwegian company announced Friday it will build an electric battery factory in metro Atlanta, creating hundreds of jobs and further cementing Georgia as a hub for the sector.

Tribune News Service · Nov 12, 2022

Migos faithful gather in Atlanta to celebrate life of slain rapper Takeoff

ATLANTA — The death of Atlanta rapper Takeoff felt almost like losing a family member, fans said. On Friday, many of those mourning the Migos member lined up early to pay their respects and condemn the gun violence that took his life.

Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022

After big losses, Democrats think Warnock may have the answers they need

ATLANTA — Four years ago, Democrats came so close to ousting Republicans from Georgia’s top offices that anxious incumbents talked about the “wake-up call” every chance they could. Two years ago, the alarms went off when Democrats swept U.S. Senate seats and elected President Joe Biden.

Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022

Slain rapper Takeoff to be remembered at Atlanta arena

Fans will gather Friday to remember slain rapper Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, in downtown Atlanta near where the 28-year-old grew up

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

D’Onta Foreman powers Carolina Panthers past the Atlanta Falcons

Foreman led the way for the Panthers in wet conditions, rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons game recap: Everything we know

After a nightmarish Week 9 in Cincinnati, the Panthers came back home and turned the lights out on the Falcons Thursday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2022

Hawks use third-quarter surge to top Sixers, 104-95

ATLANTA — Dejounte Murray had nobody blocking his path to the basket. Yet the Hawks guard still opted for the highlight play, flipped the ball back to trailing teammate Onyeka Okungwu for the rim-rocking two-handed slam.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 11, 2022

How Warnock became the last Democrat standing in Georgia’s top 2022 races

ATLANTA — Across the nation, many wondered how U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock was dragged into a runoff despite Republican Herschel Walker’s personal baggage and troubles on the campaign trail.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

Hawks’ three-game win streak halted by Jazz

ATLANTA -- The Jazz snapped the Hawks’ three-game win streak on Wednesday, downing them 125-119 in State Farm Arena.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock head to runoff in Georgia Senate election rife with controversy

ATLANTA — The Southern battleground state of Georgia is headed, once again, for a bitterly contested Senate runoff election as results show Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock narrowly leading his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, according to state election officials. Neither candidate is on track to secure 50% of the overall vote…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022