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For LGBTQ Fans, Dolly Parton Inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back Too

Dolly Parton was an advocate for her L.G.B.T.Q. fans. She also understood them, a meaningful bond in places where such recognition was hard to find.

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A Dolly Parton tribute drag show at Mary’s, a longstanding gay bar in Atlanta.

Books and Bread: Free Grocery Stores in Libraries Tackle Food Insecurity

10. August 2026 um 10:00
Customers are able to choose their own groceries, often in private, instead of visiting a food pantry for whatever is available on a given day.

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“You have so many people who have worked their entire lives in the federal government, and then all of a sudden, the rug is pulled from under them,” said Shayla Adams-Stafford, a Prince George’s County Council member who helped bring the store to the community.

A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge.

28. Juli 2026 um 22:54
Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.

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A U.S. citizen used an open-source operating system, GrapheneOS, on his Google Pixel phone to “delete the digital contents,” before the device was seized, an indictment against the man said.

Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting Changes Plea to Guilty

24. Juli 2026 um 18:08
Colt Gray, 16, had been scheduled to go on trial in October. His change of plea took place at a hearing that pivoted immediately to sentencing.

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Students, friends and family brought flowers and balloons, and gathered at the flagpole in front of Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. in 2024.

What to Know About Redistricting Efforts Underway in Georgia

17. Juni 2026 um 10:05
Georgia is the latest Southern state where lawmakers have taken up redrawing congressional maps after the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling.

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Georgia Republicans are meeting to draw new lines for 2028. The governor said it was too late to redistrict for this year because early voting in the primary was already underway.

‘We’ve Arrived!’: Cape Verde Fans Exult in World Cup Draw With Spain

15. Juni 2026 um 20:53
Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off the West African coast, is among the smallest countries to ever qualify for the World Cup. Fans marveled that it held the line against a tournament favorite.

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For supporters of the Cape Verde national team, just making it to the World Cup and playing Spain, one of the world’s top-ranked teams, felt like history in the making.

Atlanta Judge Eleanor Ross Says There Is ‘No Excuse’ For Her Misconduct

In a second apology letter, Judge Eleanor Ross said her actions were “patently wrong.” Some House Republicans want her impeached.

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The apologies from Judge Eleanor Ross in Atlanta followed a New York Times report that published on Thursday.

Sex, Lies and Secrets: A Federal Judge’s Trysts Go Public

Now, Judge Eleanor Ross’s career and caseload are under scrutiny. And her punishment, a private reprimand, has sparked backlash.

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Judge Eleanor Ross during a congressional hearing in 2014.

Spelman College Names Ayanna Howard, an A.I. Expert, as President

05. Juni 2026 um 15:05
The appointment of Ayanna Howard, a roboticist, was a departure for the top-ranked H.B.C.U., which has a liberal arts focus.

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Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts school for women, named Ayanna Howard as its new president on Friday.

Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor

20. Mai 2026 um 03:31
Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the Democratic standard-bearer, despite worries about her single term as mayor of the state’s biggest city.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms greeted volunteers at a campaign phone bank in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race?

Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the primary approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms arriving this month to vote early in the Georgia primary.

Man Who Stole Unreleased Beyoncé Music Is Sentenced to 5 Years

12. Mai 2026 um 20:12
The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, when members of the singer’s team reported a vehicle break-in ahead of her “Cowboy Carter” tour dates in Atlanta.

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A man accused of stealing hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Atlanta, officials said.

Ted Turner’s Mark on Atlanta Lived On, Even After He Left the Spotlight

07. Mai 2026 um 10:03
The city where he planted his empire came to embody his ambitions and his confidence. Mr. Turner died on Wednesday at 87.

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Ted Turner shows off his World Series Championship ring before the Atlanta Braves’ season-opening game in 1995.

What Are ‘Teen Takeovers’ and Why Are Police Struggling to Stop Them?

Across the country, police and city officials are trying to crack down on sometimes violent youth gatherings, but the teens themselves say they need some way to socialize and blow off steam.

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Police officers detained a young person after chasing him down a street amid rumors of a “teen takeover” in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago last month.

Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat

02. Mai 2026 um 01:05
The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaks during a news conference at the State Capitol last month.

How Long a Wait at Security? For Many Passengers, It Was Anyone’s Guess.

As T.S.A. staff shortages continued on Friday, some airports saw interminably long wait times, while others barely had a wait at all, adding to travelers’ confusion.

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ICE agents checking in people before they go through security at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York.

Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States Are Prime Targets.

President Trump thinks Republicans should control voting procedures in parts of the United States. But where? Here are some possibilities.

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Federal agents in January outside the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Georgia.
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