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“If you really stop and think about our industry, every single thing we do can kill you," said an Atlanta-area certified arborist and horticulturist. #gapol
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Congressional leaders unveiled a catch-all, year-end package that would provide more than $100 billion in disaster aid and give lawmakers more time to wrap up overdue work on government funding, the farm bill and a handful of other issues. https://t.co/7ZnqLXghtQ

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Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott of Atlanta will no longer be the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee following the House Democratic Caucus’ vote Tuesday to appoint Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig to the position. #gapol
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Members of Congress are among those calling for greater transparency from the federal government as a spate of reported drone sightings concentrated in New Jersey and New York has raised questions beyond the Northeast.
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Several formerly incarcerated people and loved ones of people still in prison told the Recorder they don’t believe a study committee's recommendations will solve the problems inside Georgia’s jails and prisons. #gapol
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Trump at press conference backs polio vaccine but won’t commit to others, attacks media https://t.co/AM5bocnSYQ

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Drone sighting epidemic spurs Dems in Congress to urge more transparency from feds.
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Story via @MaineMorninStar: President Joe Biden on Monday designated the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle a national monument to honor the legacy of the first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet and longest-serving secretary of labor. https://t.co/WNlt30DunE

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New guest commentary: Georgia governor’s prayers for classroom safety not enough to stop gun violence
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Gov. Brian Kemp says he continues to have a neutral stance when it comes to legalizing sports betting in Georgia. “My whole thing is if they’re going to do something like that we need to make sure it does not cannibalize the lottery and HOPE scholarship." https://t.co/xlMA51UJaw

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A state Senate panel unveiled recommendations Friday morning aimed at stopping transgender athletes from playing in girl’s sports in high schools and colleges. #gapol
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House Republicans finalized their committee chairs for 2025, with most lawmakers returning to their posts.

The chairs will play a pivotal role in helping advance Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda amid a GOP trifecta in the House, Senate + White House.

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ICYMI: Debate over Georgia’s tort laws pits pro-business forces against defenders of public’s court access #gapol https://t.co/uVYgFG6SAW

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A state Senate panel unveiled recommendations Friday morning aimed at stopping transgender athletes from playing in girl’s sports in high schools and colleges. #gapol
https://t.co/L0bD6a4dWG

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US grocery prices – and eggs in particular – climb heading into holiday season https://t.co/3c25oevSHm

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Georgia Senate leaders have started to outline specifics of their plans to reduce child care costs when they meet back at the Capitol next month. #gapol
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The form to apply for federal student aid must roll out by Oct. 1 annually after President Biden signed a bill into law that ensures an earlier processing cycle.

Though the FAFSA typically launches each October, the Education Dept. legally had until Jan. 1 to open up the form.

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NEW Maryland US Sen Ben Cardin sees risks in the Trump global policy as he leaves the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations chairmanship, reports @Ashley__Murray from a pen and pad with the senator @statesnewsroom DC https://t.co/C3ncBs6Zuk

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FAFSA form must launch by Oct. 1 every year under new law
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New guest commentary from Dink NeSmith: Scientists discover hidden ‘gift’ in toxic coal ash
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