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Seven Vote Centers Open for Special General Election
If you live in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District, you can cast your ballot early at any…
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Commission approves $1.7 billion FY2026 budget; no property tax hike
With a week to spare, Shelby County commissioners passed a $1.7 billion fiscal year 2026 budget and set a property…
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Dr. Fabi Bagula Appointed as Permanent Superintendent of San Diego Unified Schools
Superintendent Bagula is first Latina & just 3rd women to lead 2nd largest school district in California
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UC to invest in new student programs, close DEI-focused areas
Dear UC Students, Faculty and Staff, I write today to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a campus community where everyone…
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Nate Jester is aiming to address affordable housing in race for open ATL City Council seat
Nate Jester is a lifelong Atlanta resident, currently residing in Southwest Atlanta. Jester is running for the open city council…
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Four North Koreans Charged in Nearly $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme
ATLANTA – Four North Korean nationals, Kim Kwang Jin (김관진), Kang Tae Bok (강태복), Jong Pong Ju (정봉주), and Chang…
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Community Leaders Unite to Call for Urgent Action Following Federal Rollbacks
On June 18, 2025, the San Diego Solidarity Network (SDSN) gathered leaders at the Chicano Park Museum to declare a…
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Legacy of loss and forgiveness: Lisa McNair headlines First Baptist Lauderdale women’s conference
Born a year after the 1963 hate crime that claimed the lives of four little girls, Lisa McNair’s letters to…
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The Atlanta Voice wins four at annual NNPA Messenger Awards
The Atlanta Voice returned home from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Messenger Awards with multiple awards, including overall newspaper…
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Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project gets go-ahead with new design
Contributed Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) recently unveiled the design of the companion bridge…
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Voters Turn Out for First Supervisorial District Special General Election
San Diego County’s District 1 special general election took place yesterday, concluding a months-long race to fill the vacant seat…
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Memphis International Airport renamed after FedEx founder Fred Smith
In a historic move honoring one of Memphis’ most influential figures, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners…
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Democratic Candidate Secures Lead in High-Stakes Supervisorial Election
Imperial Beach Mayor and Democratic candidate Paloma Aguirre is on track to win the supervisorial seat, securing 53% of the…
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PSC approves Georgia Power rate freeze
Georgia energy regulators unanimously approved Georgia Power's plan to freeze customer rates for the next three years, but excluded "reasonable…
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Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Insect Bites This Summer
Planning to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer? While we emphasize the need to protect oneself from the…
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When Life Demands It, We Have to Make That Tough Call
Many of us would rather avoid it if we could, but there are times when a tough decision must be…
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Hey Atlanta, here’s what to do for Fourth of July Weekend
This Fourth of July weekend, enjoy the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Stone Mountain Firework Display, Stockbridge's 4th of July Extravaganza,…
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes collected in routine monitoring in Rolando—a neighborhood in the mid-city region of San Diego—have tested positive for West Nile…
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Cool Zones Open with Summer Approaching
With summer just around the corner, the County of San Diego opened its annual Cool Zones program giving people cool,…
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So far, So Good: tlanta braces for busy Fourth of July travel period
AAA predicts a record-breaking number of Georgians traveling during the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 2.3 million expected to…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: Atlanta loses series to LA, falls 5-0 in rubber game
Braves right-hander Bryce Elder made his 13th start of the season on Thursday night at Truist Park in the rubber…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: Atlanta loses third straight series opener, fall 3-2 to O’s on the Fourth
The Atlanta Braves lost 3-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, despite a two-run home run from Drake Baldwin,…
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Camp HBCYouth Brings Field Day Fun to Atlanta Students
AJ Terrell Jr. and his foundation partnered with Camp HBCYouth to host a field day at Morehouse College, providing fun…
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The Scoop: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to open first location in Atlanta
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is opening a new location at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, offering dairy-free and vegan ice…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: Braves lose 9-6 in 10 innings, lose third straight series at home
Braves reliever Aaron Bummer started against the Orioles, striking out three of the first four batters, but giving up three…
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