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aerial view of Plant Scherer with coal ash pond in foreground; clouds, blue sky, pond and foliage
The EPA rule is seemingly simple: Coal ash cannot be left in contact with groundwater. What has been missing is enforcement.
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The Georgia State Capitol welcomed politicians, followers, and friends of the late Martin Luther King Jr. for his annual celebration.
Black women politicians: Georgia state Capitol with a gold dome and surrounded by green trees
Gold Dome Debrief's season 2 premiere covers Gov. Brian Kemp’s priorities from the State of the State address and features an interview with a professor of political science at Kennesaw State University.
Black woman wearing blue face mask and tan blouse voting with other voters American flag on back wall
Senate Committee supports amending Georgia law on noncitizen voting.
White man in blue face mask and grey suit with red tie
Gov. Brian Kemp wants to spend $30.2 billion in state revenue in the 2023 budget, up from the $27.3 billion originally agreed on this year.
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The Georgia General Assembly chambers both convened briefly to mark the 2022 legislative session’s first day. Many lawmakers expressed support for the University of Georgia football team in the national championship.
Downtown street with buildings, cars and light poles with holiday decorations
2021 was the year of construction in Gainesville’s historic downtown. Locals said they are excited about the new residences, shops and restaurants coming to the area.
feminine hygiene product dispenser in bathroom with blue labels saying pad and tampon for 25 cents
Sponsors of HB 810 spoke about gearing up for their third session proposing tax exemption legislation for menstrual hygiene products.
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Senate study committee is recommending raising the dropout age from 16 to 17 and improving support services to keep kids in school.
Maray Marget Oliver: lady with short white hair blue blouse with black blazer in red chair at wooden table with American flag
State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver recently became the first Democrat to chair a committee in the Republican-controlled Georgia House since the GOP won control of the Legislature in 2005. Her legislative career of over 30 years makes her the second-longest serving female legislator in Georgia history.
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