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Religious Freedom Act: Should Deal Sign or Not?

It's the biggest, most controversial question of this year's General Assembly. Will Gov. Nathan Deal sign HB 757, the so-called religious freedom bill?

On Friday, all Atlanta's major sports franchise -- the Falcons, Hawks and Braves -- issued statements opposing the bill. Other political leaders in the thick of economic development negotiations and CEOs and business leaders looking at Georgia for expansion have warned about the bill's potential consequences. >>> Vote now.

Scalding Water Thrown on Gay Couple: Thousands Raised

More than $60,000 has been raised to help with the medical expenses of a gay man who, along with his partner, was scalded with boiling water.

Meanwhile, the FBI has opened a hate-crime investigation into the incident, which happened last month. >>> Read more.

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2 Rescued When Canoe Overturns On Chattahoochee River

• The Johns Creek Fire Department is using the March 15 incident to warn residents not to underestimate the waters of the Hooch.

Explosion at Georgia Gwinnett College

• The college's president said no explosive device was found and investigators are pursuing other causes for the blast.

6-Year-Old Shooting Victim Released From Hospital

• Police are still seeking leads in the shooting of Ni-Shawn Moore at a Lawrenceville party.

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