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Civil rights advocate Xernona Clayton is still 'fearless'

A key aide to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. says she’s deeply saddened by the hate crimes that are terrorizing people across America

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

A’s start hot, then go ice cold as losing streak hits seven games

Ramón Laureano drove in two first-inning runs to give the A’s an early spark in Atlanta, but that was all the offense Oakland mustered in another rough showing for a disappointing lineup in a 3-2 loss to the Braves on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022

Steve Hummer: New Saudi tour deserves barely a golf clap

ATLANTA — The revolution begins Thursday, with a shotgun start. Employing the same format as any charity scramble — in this case the cause is the Phil Mickelson Bad Decisions Relief Fund — the LIV Golf International Series dawns in London.

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022

Why top Georgia Democrats are pushing Biden to forgive student debt

ATLANTA — After the ground-thumping music died down, Stacey Abrams took the stage in west Atlanta to congratulate dozens of teens on graduating from high school — and pledge she'll find new ways to relieve their student debt if she's elected governor.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Kemp ad slams Abrams for 'worst state in the country to live' remark

ATLANTA — Almost as soon as gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called Georgia the "worst state in the country to live," the Democrat's campaign expected the remark to be the center of new GOP attacks. Gov. Brian Kemp's first TV ad of the general election cycle does exactly that.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Falcons 2022 preseason schedule: Jets game to air on ESPN

The Atlanta Falcons' preseason matchup against the New York Jets will air on ESPN.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022

Revived gun control debate could roil Georgia Senate race

ATLANTA — In an emotional prime-time address, President Joe Biden implored Congress to “do something” to curb gun violence. This week, the House will vote on a package of gun control measures while, in the Senate, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has been working to find common ground.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

First suspected case of monkeypox in Georgia confirmed

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a man earlier suspected of having monkeypox is positive for the virus.

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022

Opponents of Georgia Rivian plant contend county board erred in recent vote

Plans for a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle factory east of Atlanta are barreling forward after an incentive agreement cleared two key county votes, but an opposition group has raised concerns about the way one board approved it.

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022

Democratic crossover voting brings call to close Georgia’s primaries

ATLANTA — Since tens of thousands of Democrats crossed party lines in Georgia’s primary, some Republicans are proposing a state law to restrict future primaries to voters who register as party members.

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022