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Commentary: We must do more to protect federal judges

In December 1989, Robert Vance was with his wife in the kitchen of their Alabama home. As he opened a nondescript package addressed to him, the pipe bomb inside exploded, expelling nails with such force that it killed him almost instantly. His wife was grievously injured. At the time of…

Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022

Uneven enforcement? Rural Georgia county avoids review after election breach

ATLANTA — In a rural South Georgia county where election officials let outsiders copy confidential voting data, legislators haven't called for the kind of state takeover or performance review that they supported in the state's voting law.

Tribune News Service · Aug 29, 2022

Atlanta prosecutor: Gang targeted celebrities, influencers

A prosecutor in Atlanta has announced a sprawling indictment targeting members of what she called a violent street gang that targeted the homes of famous athletes, entertainers and others

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Braves Mascot Destroys Kids With Stiff-Arms in Football Game

Blooper would not be denied in a halftime football game against youth football players in Atlanta on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2022

Stacey Abrams is behind in the polls and looking to abortion rights to help her win

To make up some ground in the Georgia race for governor, Stacey Abrams is hoping to harness any energy around abortion rights by pointing to success on the issue in Kansas and appealing to emotions.

WEKU · Aug 28, 2022

Steve Hummer: Oddball FedEx Cup format seems to kind of work

ATLANTA — Should he ever aspire to climb down from the peak of professional golf and pursue a career of meager pay and low esteem, Patrick Cantlay would make a fine sports columnist.

Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022

Inclement weather suspends Tour Championship on Saturday

ATLANTA — Rain and lightning led to the suspension of the third round Saturday at the Tour Championship at East Lake. Play will resume at 9:45 a.m. Sunday before the final round begins at 11:16 a.m.

Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022

In battle of backups, Falcons prevail over Jaguars in exhibition finale

ATLANTA — With both teams sitting their starters, backup quarterback Desmond Ridder led the Falcons to a 28-12 victory over the Jaguars in the final exhibition game Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022

Falcons vs. Jaguars: Best photos from preseason finale

Top photos from the Falcons' preseason matchup against the Jaguars on Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 27, 2022

Mark Bradley: Having won it all, Georgia football is poised to win lots more

ATLANTA — Vince Dooley was 21-4 against Kentucky, 21-1-1 against Vanderbilt, 19-6 against Georgia Tech. That’s what you’d call a baseline. Never — well, almost never — did Dooley’s Georgia lose to somebody it shouldn’t have.

Tribune News Service · Aug 27, 2022