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Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it

ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…

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After Abrams loss and Warnock win, where do Georgia Democrats go from here?

ATLANTA — Georgia Democrats are entering the new year at a crossroads, at once demoralized by the stinging defeats of Stacey Abrams and other statewide candidates but upbeat about the runoff victory of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.

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Young Thug hearing: Hours of delay, then naked Zoom bombing during rapper’s appearance

ATLANTA — Technical difficulties at the Fulton County courthouse delayed Thursday’s motions hearing for hours ahead of next month’s trial involving the alleged gang YSL. Once proceedings finally began, someone on Zoom barged in with some full frontal commentary.

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Top 10 real estate markets in the US are all in the South

Real estate in Atlanta, Raleigh, North Carolina and Dallas-Fort Worth is expected to outperform most other metro areas in 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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No more runoffs? Georgia election chief seeks change after GOP losses

ATLANTA — Runoff elections might be eliminated in Georgia after they brought three straight U.S. Senate victories for Democrats and long lines during early voting.

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Rapper Gunna released from jail after entering guilty plea in gang RICO case

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Gunna has entered a negotiated guilty plea to a RICO charge following the sweeping gang indictment against the alleged Young Slime Life gang, ahead of next month’s scheduled trial date.

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Gunna and alleged gang co-founder negotiate guilty pleas in Young Slime Life RICO case

ATLANTA — Two co-defendants including Atlanta rapper Gunna have entered negotiated guilty pleas ahead of the RICO trial against the Young Slime Life gang scheduled to start next month.

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Rapper Gunna pleads guilty in racketeering case in Atlanta

Rapper Gunna has pleaded guilty in Atlanta to a racketeering conspiracy charge

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NFL star 'leaves Atlanta Falcons' to have knee surgery after being benched for rookie

The Atlanta Falcons face a curious situation regarding quarterback Marcus Mariota, with him set to miss the rest the rest of the season as he undergoes knee surgery

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Drake and his jeweler wanted to 'kill the game' with new 42 engagement diamonds chain

After 14 months of anticipation, Drake couldn't wait any longer for a weekend meeting in Atlanta with his jeweler to see his newest chain.

Los Angeles Times

5 Atlanta training center protesters charged with domestic terrorism

ATLANTA — Five activists protesting Atlanta’s new public safety training center have been arrested and charged with domestic terrorism, the GBI announced Wednesday — one day after the latest clash between authorities and activists at planned site for the controversial development.

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Nurses ousted after TikTok video showed them complaining about maternity patients

Atlanta hospital said ‘appropriate actions’ were taken against ‘former employees’ over ‘disrespectful and unprofessional’ video

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U.S. Postal Service honors the late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis with a stamp

The civil rights icon spent nearly 60 years in public service, including more than three decades representing the Atlanta area. Now, the USPS is paying homage to his years of work.

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Column: Forced happiness makes us feel bad

ATLANTA — Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Joyous New Year.

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Warnock’s US Senate victory audited by Georgia election officials

ATLANTA — The U.S. Senate runoff was being audited Wednesday and Thursday in most Georgia counties, where election workers will count paper ballots by hand so they can be compared to the results from the computer tally on election night.

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Feds asked to investigate multistate ‘plot’ to copy election software

ATLANTA — Election security advocates called for federal investigations Tuesday of a “coordinated plot” by former President Donald Trump’s supporters to copy election software in Georgia, Michigan and Nevada after the 2020 election.

Daily Mirror

Hospital sacks four maternity nurses for ‘disrespectful and unprofessional’ TikTok video

The Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, US, have been forced to apologise to patients after a minute-long video was uploaded to TikTok with nurses sharing their “icks”

The Guardian - US

Peep Show: fifth US attempt to remake hit comedy series under way

Atlanta writer Stefani Robinson is taking charge of another effort to remake the British comedy but with two female leads

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Coworkers stunned after correctional officer gunned down in parking lot

ATLANTA — There were times when Senior Correctional Officer Scott Riner arrived at work, clearly sick and in need of rest, and it would take his superiors’ prodding to get him to go back home.

Fortune

Hospital systems are creating their own staffing agencies as a cheaper alternative to temp and travel nurses

Reeling from high contract labor costs, some large systems have created staffing units, aiming to lure nurses who want more work flexibility and better pay than staff RNs get.

The Guardian - US

‘When you get to 20, it’s wow’: What it takes to play in the NBA for two decades

LeBron James joined an exclusive club when he started his 20th season this year. That type of longevity requires talent, interpersonal skills and a little luck

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DOJ subpoenas Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office as Trump investigation continues

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed the Georgia secretary of state’s office and at least one metro Atlanta county as it continues to investigate former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

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DOJ subpoenas Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office as Trump investigation continues

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office as it continues to investigate former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

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Student power in Georgia: Young, engaged and determined to vote

ATLANTA — Sen. Raphael Warnock’s reelection sparked social media posts from around the country thanking Georgia for solidifying the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, thanking Stacey Abrams for her get-out-the-vote initiatives and DeKalb County for its 87% support of Warnock.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls stunned 123-122 at the overtime buzzer by the Atlanta Hawks — their 9th loss in clutch games this season

The Chicago Bulls still are struggling in the clutch.

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