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WALB on MSNGeorgia lawmakers reignite debate over legalizing sports betting, casinos, horse racingGaming includes sports betting, casino gambling, and horse racing — an issue that has remained contentious for years and pits powerful business interests against deeply rooted conservative opposition.
Supporters argue that legal gambling would create jobs and generate revenue, while opponents cite potential social costs like increased crime and addiction.
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FOX 5 Atlanta on MSNExtreme Heat Warning: Tuesday set to be hottest day of year, so far, in GeorgiaA more severe Extreme Heat Warning also remains in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for portions of central and east-central Georgia, where heat index values could reach up to 112 degrees.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented a historic African American church in Atlanta with a $20,000 grant for historic preservation on Monday.
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Georgia Republican Mike Collins is joining the GOP field to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. The second-term congressman made the announcement Monday.
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FOX 5 Atlanta on MSNGeorgia gas prices drop from last yearNational average gas prices are steady at $3.16 per gallon, slightly down from last month and significantly lower than last summer's average.
Most states will have to establish work requirements for Medicaid by 2027. Georgia has had them for two years. Some Georgians say the glitchy system makes it too hard to prove they actually qualify.
Cloverleaf Infrastructure is readying a 1,200-acre site off Interstate 75 near Forsyth for a 4.2M SF data center project, according to an application filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, which assesses projects that will have a regional impact on infrastructure.
Around 8,500 students have been approved for the $6,500 annual subsidy, totaling about $55 million, significantly less than the budgeted amount.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Six Flags Over Georgia will not hold its annual Holiday in the Park event this year. A spokesperson for the park said the decision was made “after careful consideration and extensive review of our evolving business needs.”
ATLANTA, Ga. — Commuters heading through midtown Atlanta near Georgia Tech could run into trouble starting Monday morning. Construction crews will close Fifth Street from Williams to Springs Streets for construction. It will be closed Monday-Friday this week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is expected to reopen by Friday, officials say.