Atlanta will consider data center task force
(The Center Square) - The Atlanta City Council will discuss creating a data center task force when it meets Monday, Aug. 17.
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Georgia lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic-related fraud charges
(The Center Square) - Georgia state Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty Thursday to making false statements to obtain funds administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
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Data centers proposed as a gateway to property tax relief
(The Center Square) - Georgia data centers consume so much electricity that they could generate millions in utility franchise fees for counties and serve as a gateway to lower property taxes, if a state law is changed, according to county officials.
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Late congressman’s daughter advances to runoff for his seat
(The Center Square) - The daughter of late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott led a field of five candidates in the contest for his 13th Congressional District seat but did not get enough votes Tuesday to avoid a runoff.
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Georgia teen school shooter sentenced to life without parole
(The Center Square) - A 16-year-old who killed four people at Georgia's Apalachee High School in 2024 was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after a three-day sentencing hearing.
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Committee recommending new Georgia voting system formed
(The Center Square) - A committee that will recommend a new state voting system for Georgia will hold its first meeting Aug. 7, legislative leaders said Tuesday.
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Knox County mayor joins others in questioning Flock cameras
(The Center Square) - Automated license plate readers, also known as Flock cameras, have no place in Tennessee's Knox County, Mayor Glenn Jacobs said Monday.
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Georgia gas prices up 31 cents from last month
(The Center Square) - A gallon of regular unleaded gas in Georgia is $3.92, 15 cents higher than last week and 31 cents higher than last month, according to AAA.
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Accused Georgia school shooter enters guilty plea
(The Center Square) - A Georgia teenager accused of fatally shooting two classmates and two teachers at Apalachee High School in 2024 pleaded guilty and is expected to be sentenced on Friday afternoon.
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Rise in regional unemployment rates blamed on seasonal changes
(The Center Square) - June unemployment rates increased for all of Georgia's regional commissions, but it is normal for this time of year, according to the Department of Labor.
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