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Why Atlanta's Small Businesses Have a Stake in Protecting Elections
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (18+ words) Read Why Atlanta's Small Businesses Have a Stake in Protecting Elections by Atlanta Way 2.0 for SaportaReport here....
Congressman Fuller Introduced a Constitutional Amendment to End Automatic Citizenship for Children Born in the United States to Illegal Immigrants
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (243+ words) The Supreme Court ruled to uphold birthright citizenship and strike down President Trump’s executive order on the issue. Congressman Fuller responded by pointing to House Joint Resolution 172, the constitutional amendment he introduced on May 4 to end automatic citizenship for children…...
Fish kill in Atlanta River under investigation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1019+ words) 🌞 Mostly sunny with a high of 94° today. ⚖️ The trial of Robert Aaron Long, the man accused of killing eight people in the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, may be delayed because of changes to his defense team. 🤰 A state legislative commission found…...
Georgia lawmakers investigating ways to change how online platforms impact kids
1+ week, 4+ day ago (362+ words) How online platforms can affect our children, and what can be done about it, brought state leaders together on Tuesday. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson was at the meeting, where the Georgia General Assembly’s Blue Ribbon Committee worked on how they…...
College Park DMO Vote in Savannah Draws AG Review
1+ week, 3+ day ago (169+ words) A small group of residents made the trip to Savannah to watch the vote in person and later said the weekend timing and distant location made it tough for most neighbors to attend. Mayor Bianca Motley-Broom publicly applauded those who…...
July 4: Quotes about Independence Day, freedom, patriotism
1+ week, 3+ day ago (41+ words) In honor of July Fourth, America’s Independence Day, here’s what some patriots, politicians and other people have to say about the freedom we cherish....
At 250, American democracy is in turmoil
1+ week, 5+ day ago (693+ words) Read At 250, American democracy is in turmoil by Maria Saporta for SaportaReport here....
New self-storage construction halted by Atlanta Mayor to prioritize community needs
2+ week, 2+ day ago (375+ words) Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens issued an executive order pausing new construction on self-storage facilities. Critics say this land could be used to benefit the community with things like affordable housing, banks or grocery stores. The Atlanta City Council is looking…...
Trump holds housing bill hostage to anti-trans SAVE Act
2+ week, 3+ day ago (270+ words) President Donald Trump is refusing to sign a new bipartisan housing bill unless his SAVE Act is approved by the legislative branch. Some of the highlights of the legislation are aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing while making…...
Sen. Ossoff Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Stop Big Corporations from Buying Up Single-Family Homes
2+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff helped pass a bipartisan bill to prevent big corporations from buying up single-family homes in Georgia. Yesterday, Sen. Ossoff helped pass a bipartisan bill through the Senate that cracks down on large out-of-state companies that are buying…...