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State Allows Georgia Power To Continue Nuclear Plant Expansion

The Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously given the green light for Georgia Power to complete its controversial project to build two nuclear units at Plant Vogtle.

Atlanta Mayor's Race: Norwood Concedes Defeat

More than two weeks after Atlanta's runoff election for mayor, Mary Norwood has conceded defeat to fellow city Councilwoman Keisha Lance Bottoms in a race settled by 821 votes.

UGA Early Recruiting Class Ranked No. 1

On the strength of a 12-1 season that still includes hopes for a National Championship, the Georgia Bulldogs were expected to sign a strong roster of recruits on Wednesday — the first day for early signing. What Coach Kirby Smart and his staff did, however, blew away even those high expectations, with many analysts saying UGA now has the top recruiting class in the nation.

GOP Tax Overhaul: How Georgia Homeowners Will Be Affected

The Republican tax bill has been approved by both houses of Congress, which means that Georgians are going to find out who are the real winners and losers of the law.

Car Rammed Before Douglasville Police Chase

Douglasville Police arrested a Winston man Dec. 18 and charged him with eight misdemeanors and two felonies, including fleeing from police and aggravated assault.

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