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Federal judge curtails law that gave Kemp fundraising advantage over Abrams

ATLANTA — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a special committee to suspend raising campaign money for Gov. Brian Kemp’s reelection bid until the GOP gubernatorial nomination is decided, temporarily eliminating what had been a major advantage Republican lawmakers carved out for him.

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Automatic voter registration restored in Georgia after its quiet elimination

ATLANTA — The sudden drop in voter registrations stood out to Richard Barron, Fulton County's former elections director, when he first noticed it in February 2021.

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Herschel Walker spent years promoting health products with dubious claims

ATLANTA — Senate candidate Herschel Walker has spent years promoting and developing health-conscious products with dubious benefits and a skepticism from the medical community, a review by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has found.

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Subpoenas seek evidence of Georgia ballot collection

ATLANTA — The State Election Board has issued subpoenas to find out whether there's substance behind accusations of a ballot collection scheme in the 2020 election in Georgia.

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Cubs bullpen continues to be a strength in a 6-3, 10-inning win against the Braves

ATLANTA — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has the luxury of options in big moments.

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New Georgia law allows state agency to investigate elections

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Wednesday that allows the GBI to launch investigations into voter fraud allegations, the latest Republican-led effort to change election rules after Democratic victories.

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Groups call on Stone Mountain to cancel Confederate event

ATLANTA — The Southern Poverty Law Center Wednesday joined a growing chorus of activist groups calling on the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to cancel a planned Confederal Memorial Day rally scheduled for the park Saturday, citing a legacy of racial hatred and violence connected to such rallies.

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Deal reached with Rivian for incentives, environmental standards

A development authority east of Atlanta has voted to approve an "economic development agreement" for the planned $5 billion Rivian factory, outlining terms with the electric vehicle company, including environmental standards and taxpayer-backed incentives.

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Yes, Denny Hamlin’s meme was racist, damaging and proof NASCAR still has work to do

Denny Hamlin should have known better before tweeting a racist joke.

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Poll: In a shift, Georgia GOP voters more confident in November elections

ATLANTA — Georgia Republicans are increasingly confident in the integrity of the election system despite efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to promote lies about widespread fraud, according to a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll.

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Kemp to sign GOP school bills on race, book bans and parents' rights

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp will travel to the Forsyth County school district Thursday morning to sign into law multiple education bills that Democrats fought against, his office said.

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How Braves’ Jesse Chavez impacted Ethan Roberts in brief Cubs reunion

Chavez appeared in three games for the Cubs this year before they traded him to Atlanta last week for left-hander Sean Newcomb.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heat’s Jimmy Butler out for Game 5 that could clinch series against Hawks

MIAMI — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, who started the day second in the NBA in playoff scoring to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, was ruled out of Tuesday night’s Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks at FTX Arena due to right-knee inflammation.

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Jimmy Butler (knee) is out for Game 5 of Heat-Hawks and suddenly Atlanta has life

The spread has dropped from 7.5 to 3.5 points.

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Poll: Herschel Walker dominates Georgia GOP Senate race

ATLANTA — Herschel Walker is ignoring his Senate GOP rivals and focusing entirely on a November match-up against U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock. An Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll indicates he has little reason to change course.

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Kemp appoints supporter to ethics panel amid Abrams investigation

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a longtime campaign donor to Georgia's ethics commission.

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Perdue hugs Trump as he runs to right in Georgia GOP primary

Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue is building his campaign around Donald Trump and veering to the right as he tries to unseat Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in a May 24 GOP primary

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Judicial agency dismisses ethics charge against judge in Georgia's Cherokee County

ATLANTA — The state judicial ethics agency on Monday dismissed charges against a Cherokee County judge over comments he posted on social media after the arrest of the suspect charged with killing eight people at three metro Atlanta spas.

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Chicago Community Trust CEO stepping down to lead historically Black women’s college in Atlanta

Dr. Helene Gayle is leaving to become president of Spelman College.

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Lizzo making a ‘Special’ tour stop in Chicago

Her special guest on the trek will be Atlanta rapper Latto.

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Kemp to receive NRA endorsement, source of '18 drama

ATLANTA — Four years ago, Gov. Brian Kemp complained that the National Rifle Association was bamboozled when it favored his rival with its support. Now the incumbent is set to receive the pro-gun group's blessing as he faces another tough GOP opponent.

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Kemp, Perdue clash bitterly in first primary debate

ATLANTA — The punches came fast and furious as Gov. Brian Kemp and his Republican challenger, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, met in the first debate of the Georgia gubernatorial race Sunday night.

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Jimmy Butler makes light of report about beef with Victor Oladipo

Brady Hawk: Jimmy Butler on the "report" about his "beef" with Oladipo: "I'm used to it. I'm always the bad guy. That's okay. Bad guys are welcome here in the Miami Heat organization." "I love my guys." Source: Twitter @BradyHawk305 What's the buzz ...

Miami Herald

Late first-half run, big night from Butler fuels Miami Heat to Game 4 rout of Hawks

ATLANTA — Gabe Vincent hit a layup from under the post and gave a quick flex before heading back down the court.

Miami Herald

Miami Marlins make an early statement with a series win over Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA — Don Mattingly remained steadfast that the Atlanta Braves, despite their sub-.500 record two weeks into the season, are still the team to beat in the National League East as his Miami Marlins made their way into Truist Park this weekend.

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