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ACC commissioners see data on short-term rentals
Most STRs seem to be locally owned — Georgia Senate passes immigration measure — Public Service Commission members could see longer terms — ACC Animal Shelter not accepting dogs until April 8
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Georgia holds first execution in more than four years
Willie James Pye was executed last night — Planning Commission proposal could cause friction with ACC commissioners — state lawmakers pass union bill — Georgia Senators move ahead with vouchers — Sheriff's Office to hold self-defense classes
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East side residents show up to oppose possible Green Acres development
Most public comment was against the proposal — Georgia set to hold its first execution in four years tonight — UGA to host Nobel Laureate
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Defense attorneys in Riley murder case ask for jury trial
Public defenders representing accused murderer file several motions — ACC could buy new fire trucks — state lawmakers hear testimony on controversial library bill — Avid Bookshop files suit against Gwinnett jail
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Federal dollars head to Athens for road improvements
$800K in federal money will go towards changes to Hawthorne, Alps, and Oglethorpe — ACC seeks input on future land use — GBI investigates death at Clarke County Jail
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ACC Mayor dismisses efforts to recall him as "unserious"
Movement seeks to oust Girtz and three other county officials — second arrest made in fatal shooting of toddler — Warnock urges lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation — State Senate committee advances ban on puberty blockers