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The latest local and state news stories, every weekday morning.

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The latest local and state news stories, every weekday morning.

    ACC commissioners see data on short-term rentals

    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

    • 5 min
    Georgia holds first execution in more than four years

    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

    • 5 min
    East side residents show up to oppose possible Green Acres development

    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

    • 4 min
    Defense attorneys in Riley murder case ask for jury trial

    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

    • 7 min
    Federal dollars head to Athens for road improvements

    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

    • 3 min
    ACC Mayor dismisses efforts to recall him as "unserious"

    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

    • 5 min

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