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just now (145+ words) A teenage college student who earlier this year became the youngest person ever elected to a Georgia GOP leadership post abruptly stepped down Saturday. Ja'Quon Stembridge submitted his resignation as the party's assistant secretary over the weekend, Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon said. ot ot dnopser stseuqer ton ,rehtruf rof did denilced .tnemmoc tnemmoc dna egdirbmetS nooKcM raey ohw ot eht eht eht hcterts tneps fo fo evitan .boj si ni sih sih morf namhserf rof lanif gnitummoc ycadidnac supmac ngiapmac ta decnuonna dna a ytisrevinU ,egdirbmetS htroN hcraM eneerG aigroeG ytnuoC ,91 regnuoy now .seciov siht eht eht s'remmus tsop mroftalp s'ytrap hcaertuo no no desucof gnidnapxe noitnevnoc ta dna gniyfilpma a eH aigroeG POG Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast....

44+ min ago (343+ words) Through 18 games played, including two starts and 273 minutes of basketball, Keaton Wallace has attempted just four shots at the rim. No matter how you slice it, this is flat-out inexcusable. Wallace has never been an elite shooter, but he is cashing in at 42.2% from three while averaging 2.5 a game. His newfound shooting is still a work in progress, evidenced by his hesitation letting a shot fly. Regardless, his improvement from deep is meaningless if he cannot create easy looks inside the arc. It would be less than ideal if Wallace were missing his rim attempts. But he isn't just missing; he is not even getting a shot off. His lack of rim pressure represents a hurdle Wallace must clear in his quest to carve out a safe spot on an NBA team. Keaton is a stout defender who can make…...

50+ min ago (278+ words) November 30, 2025 / 2:04 PM EST / CBS Atlanta A Hiram police officer and their family are without a home after a fast-moving fire tore through their house on Baywood Crossing Thursday morning " as powerful winds pushed flames and smoke across the neighborhood and made firefighting conditions "especially difficult," according to officials. Paulding County Fire & Rescue says multiple crews rushed to the home, located near Hiram High School and the Hiram-Douglasville Highway, shortly before noon. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were shooting from the structure. No residents or firefighters were injured, officials said " a relief for neighbors who watched the fire move quickly in the strong holiday winds. In a Facebook update, Paulding County Fire & Rescue wrote that gusty winds "made conditions especially difficult," but crews "did an outstanding job" knocking down the fire and protecting nearby homes. Fire officials say containment…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (258+ words) Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has been listed as the team's most likely trade candidate, but it shouldn't motivate Atlanta from listening to offers. The discrepancy in pay between the two Atlanta backstops, and holes elsewhere on the Braves' roster, is a big reason why Murphy's name keeps getting mentioned in trade rumors. Right now, this rumor is still more smoke than actual momentum. However, as the offseason moves along, don't be surprised if other teams make a stronger pursuit for Murphy. The argument to keep Murphy grew stronger for 2026 when the DH spot opened up with Marcell Ozuna's free agency. Keeping both Baldwin and Murphy fresh by splitting time at DH in 2026 isn't the worst idea, but in this scenario the Braves really need to add a bat somewhere else this offseason. Additionally, trading Sean Murphy now would certainly…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (278+ words) What makes Krejci's rise more remarkable is that he began the season out of the rotation. At the tail end of the Atlanta Hawks' preseason schedule, coach Quin Snyder rested the top nine rotation members. This cast included Luke Kennard and Mo Gueye, but not Krejci, who played point guard for the Hawks' youngsters. One of Snyder's changes was granting Vit a rotation spot, and this was the correct decision in hindsight. Vit had a slow start to the season, not playing poorly per se but having little impact. In a blowout against the Los Angeles Lakers, Krejci had his first truly impactful game. He chipped in 17 points in 24 minutes, led by his smooth slashing ability. This match gave him the confidence to explode against the Clippers the following night. Krejci had one of the most entertaining shooting performances of…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (283+ words) It's no secret that Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acu'a Jr. loves playing baseball. It seems like the 2023 MVP can't find himself away from the field, and this offseason, he rejoined Tiburones de La Guaira in Venezuela for his third VPBL season. Acu'a had an excellent 2025 with the Braves with his bat, but was cautious while running the bases coming off his second ACL tear. However, in his first game in Venezuela, hinted that he might be more aggressive in 2026. Ronald Acu'a Jr. made his 2025-2026 VPBL season debut on Friday night, going 0-2 with three walks, including intentional walks in the first and third inning. Typically, this would not be newsworthy, especially considering Acu'a slashed .380/.529/.747 back in 2023-2024. Tigres de Aragua's manager, Ozzie Guillen, was clearly scared to pitch to the superstar. On Friday, however, Acu'a wasn't content staying on first once he…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago (335+ words) The Joy of the Journey The True Meaning of Christmas First of all, let us look at the promise that prepared the way. Long before shepherds heard angels declaring that Christ was born, God had already spoken a promise. For centuries, Israel held onto the hope that a Savior would come. Even when God felt silent, His plan was moving forward. Isaiah 7:14 declares,Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, andshall call his name Immanuel." This promise didn't simply predict the birth of Jesus; it revealed God's intention to draw near. Christmas shows us that God is faithful, purposeful, and always working behind the scenes. Every candle and carol is a reminder to us that God keeps His word. With so much happening around us during the holidays, it's easy to be like Martha in the Bible, busy,…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago (95+ words) Dealers, we thank you each Season as you make it a unique playing experience at the APC! We want to thank you for the job you do with a $750 Dealers Appreciation Tournament! Dealers qualified by dealing 35 hours during this Season 66! Qualifying Dates " November 1 through February 28, 2026! THE SEASON 66 $750 DEALER APPRECIATION TOURNAMENT WILL PLAY: DATE: Plays in March Sign-in Noon and Cards Fly at 1:00 p.m. PLACE: TBD PRIZES TO BE WON: Dealers must be in good standing " no suspensions or infractions " in order to qualify!...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (148+ words) The 4-7 Falcons will try to keep climbing, while the 2-9 Jets will hope to be frisky. Hail, traveler! It's nearly time for Falcons football again. This time out, it'll be a Falcons - Jets game, a series where the Falcons and Jets have managed to score over 28 points just once, when New York did it in 2013. These games tend to be close, they tend to be unspeakably ugly, and the Falcons tend to win them. As long as that last thing happens and we get a more enjoyable effort than usual, I'll consider it a good Sunday. Use this as your open thread, and go Falcons! Let's get the saddest hate week in a while out of the way. How confident are you in the direction of this Falcons team? Take our survey and talk about it in the comments....

2+ hour, 55+ min ago (726+ words) It's always tricky to understand the full context of quotes and sound bites used in political advertisements. But with the onslaught of artificial intelligence " when campaigns can make opponents appear to say words or make actions that never existed " experts say it's even more important for voters to stay vigilant....