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  • GOP governor's candidate launches broadside against Burt Jones | Political Update
    Jun 20 2025

    Supporters of Attorney General Chris Carr launched an attack ad this week against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has not announced a 2026 Georgia governor's campaign yet but is widely assumed to be the race's frontrunner when he does announce. Also: the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling affecting transgender care for minors nationwide; U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene comes out in opposition of any American military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict; state Sen. Jason Esteves picks up more endorsements in his Georgia governor's campaign, while former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms own gubernatorial bid is getting off to a slow start.

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    17 mins
  • Immigration protests spread across the nation | Political Update
    Jun 13 2025

    Protests and demonstrations continue growing across the U.S. over President Donald Trump's efforts to arrest and deport alleged criminals who, the administration claims, are in the nation illegally.

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    20 mins
  • Tucker pickleball saga drags on, arrests at ICE protests in Brookhaven | Decatur Dish
    Jun 11 2025

    Six people have been arrested during what was supposed to be peaceful protests against ICE operations.

    Brookhaven police said chaos erupted after organizers and police tried to end the event. “Aggressors” damaged police three police cars by throwing rocks and fireworks at the vehicles, according to officers.

    Meanwhile, the Tucker City Council voted 4-3 to rebid a controversial project that would add dedicated pickleball courts to the Tucker Recreation Center.

    On Monday, the city’s manager said Tucker will reject “all proposals and not award a contract” for constructing pickleball courts.

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    28 mins
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