Northwest Georgia
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‘Final issue’: Rock City says gondola will be quieter than a refrigerator
After more than eight months of promoting its planned gondola, Rock City addressed what it called the "final issue" before an upcoming vote on the project: How noisy would the ropeway lift up Lookout Mountain be?
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Dade commissioner says some New Orleans trip expenses were not taxpayer-paid
The Dade County Commissioner under investigation responded to criticism of her New Orleans conference spending, saying some expenses cited by residents were not paid with taxpayer money.
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Georgia governor candidates target cost of living, but details remain murky
The two competing candidates for Georgia governor are both focusing on affordability but putting forward starkly different proposals aimed at easing household expenses.
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State investigating Dade County commissioner’s potential misuse of credit card
A Dade County commissioner is under investigation after reports she may have used her county credit card for excessive charges.
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Dalton State College ranked best Hispanic-serving college in Southeast
Dalton State College was ranked first in the Southeast and eighth nationally for America's best Hispanic-serving colleges, according to Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings.
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You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed.
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Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights
Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst states to be a worker in 2026, according to a new report from Oxfam America.
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Giant, invasive joro spiders don’t threaten native orb weavers’ diets, researchers say
A new University of Georgia study suggests the invasive joro spider doesn't compete as much for the same food as native spiders as previously thought.
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Truck driver charged with DUI after 13-year-old injured in Whitfield County school bus crash
A crash involving a school bus in Whitfield County left one child injured Friday morning, according to authorities.
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Apalachee shooting anniversary brings reflection, renewed calls for legislative change
Georgia marked the second anniversary of the deadly 2024 Apalachee High School shooting as Apalachee Remembrance Day while drawing calls for state leaders to move beyond commemorations and enact measures to prevent another tragedy.
