Georgia
The latest Georgia coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our News section.
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Georgia among top states importing electricity as demand projected to rise
Georgia is among the top importers of electricity across state lines according to a new report, with demand expected to rise from an influx of new manufacturing facilities and data centers.
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A $17 billion data center campus called ‘Project Sail’ proposed south of Atlanta
Metro Atlanta faced an onslaught of data center development projects in 2024, but it seems the busy year for high-tech computer storage facilities saved its largest proposal for last.
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3M, Mohawk hid chemical dangers that led to health crisis, county says
For decades, the corporate makers and users of "forever chemicals" used on carpet produced in Northwest Georgia have hidden the associated dangers, leading to a public health crisis, Murray County alleges in a new lawsuit.
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Jimmy Carter doesn’t drink. So why is this Savannah bar so dear to him?
The bar rules posted at the Original Pinkie Masters are strictly enforced.
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Top 10 stories that shaped Georgia politics and policy in 2024, a swing state year for the ages
All aboard ye ol' time machine as we take stock of the year's biggest stories in Georgia politics.
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Georgia farmers have mixed feelings about Trump’s immigration proposals
Georgia farmers have had a rough go for the past few years.
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Inside the ‘big deal’ battle for Georgia’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid contract
An all-out battle for one of Georgia’s most lucrative public contracts is underway as a group of insurers competes for the multibillion-dollar award from Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration to manage health care for roughly 2 million state Medicaid patients.
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Georgia man linked to crypto marketing scheme, regulators say
A Fairburn man previously banned from selling investments in Georgia was caught promoting a multilevel marketing scheme that lured investors with promises of massive returns, according to state regulators.
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Starbucks workers’ strike expands to Atlanta area
A strike by baristas at Starbucks locations across the country expanded to stores in 45 states Tuesday, with an Alpharetta location closing for the day because virtually all its nonmanagerial employees were picketing outside.
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New Dalton logo seeks to capture the fabric of the community
Dalton will roll out a new city logo sometime next year, joining Chattanooga in receiving updated branding.
