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Last week, protesters on the Truett-McConnell University campus demanded an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at the Christian school. DENISE ETHERIDGE/CNI News Service

Last week, protesters on the Truett-McConnell University campus demanded an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at the Christian school. DENISE ETHERIDGE/CNI News Service

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TMU Board of Trustees place president on leave

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Jerry Grillo and Denise Etheridge CNI News Service      Truett McConnell University’s Board of Trustees agreed to place President Emir Caner on administrative leave until a third-party investigation into the allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up are completed.    Dr.
A view of Great Temple & Lesser Temple Mounds from the Funeral Mound at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. (Photo/National Park Service)

A view of Great Temple & Lesser Temple Mounds from the Funeral Mound at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. (Photo/National Park Service)

Georgia’s congressional delegation calls truce to collaborate on national attraction for state

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Monday, June 2, 2025
By Ty Tagami Capitol Beat News Service   After more than a century of trying, Georgia may soon get its first national park, as the state’s congressional delegation puts aside partisan differences to upgrade the status of ancient mounds in Macon.
Georgia DOT's website for the project includes a map showing the Project Study Area, includes the cities of Atlanta, Athens, Statesboro, Milledgeville, Macon, Augusta and Savannah. (GDOT/ atlsavpassrail-gdot.hub.arcgis.com)

Georgia DOT's website for the project includes a map showing the Project Study Area, includes the cities of Atlanta, Athens, Statesboro, Milledgeville, Macon, Augusta and Savannah. (GDOT/ atlsavpassrail-gdot.hub.arcgis.com)

State eyeing Atlanta-to-Savannah passenger rail line

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Saturday, May 10, 2025
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   By the middle of the next decade, Georgians may be able to travel between Atlanta and Savannah by high-speed rail, avoiding traffic and expensive air fares.
Victor Anderson recaps this spring's legislative session. FILE

Victor Anderson recaps this spring's legislative session. FILE

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Ending the 2025 Georgia Legislative Session

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By State Rep. Victor Anderson      The 2025 Legislative Session has ended, Sine Die! This session proved highly successful, with House Republicans accomplishing many conservative legislative goals designed to ease your daily life.
A sharply divided Georgia Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill Friday that is Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.

A sharply divided Georgia Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill Friday that is Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.

Republican-controlled state Senate passes tort reform

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Friday, February 21, 2025
by Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   A sharply divided Georgia Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill Friday that is Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.
Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash.

Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash.

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Second case of bird flu found in Elbert County

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Friday, January 24, 2025
   The Georgia Department of Agriculture has detected a positive case of bird flu in a second commercial poultry flock in Elbert County.    The first case was confirmed on Jan. 17 with the second case confirmed on Jan. 22.    According to a Jan.
New Orleans Police Department along with other agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation regarding the attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 2. WADE CHEEK/CNI NEWS SERVICE

New Orleans Police Department along with other agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation regarding the attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 2. WADE CHEEK/CNI NEWS SERVICE

New Orleans Sugar Bowl postponed amid terrorist attack on Bourbon Street; rescheduled for Jan. 2

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025
By Wade Cheek CNI News Service  NEW ORLEANS — Pregame jubilation and anticipation was abruptly displaced with horror and safety concerns in New Orleans prior to the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl as a pickup smashed through a city street filled with New Year's partiers, killing 15 and injuring others.
Jimmy Carter proudly shows a fish he caught in local waters. “He is holding an Oyster rod that I specially commissioned for him,” Rebekah Stewart said. “It is one of only two rods I ever commissioned.” SUBMITTED

Jimmy Carter proudly shows a fish he caught in local waters. “He is holding an Oyster rod that I specially commissioned for him,” Rebekah Stewart said. “It is one of only two rods I ever commissioned.” SUBMITTED

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Carter dies after a century of service

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025
   Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 100. He was at his home in Plains with family and had been under the care of hospice since February 2023. He was elected America’s 39th president, from 1977 to 1981, having previously served as Georgia governor.
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde has a Democratic challenger for the 9th District seat in Tambrei Cash.

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde has a Democratic challenger for the 9th District seat in Tambrei Cash.

Clyde, Cash vie for U.S. House seat

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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Andrew Clyde By J. Todd Truelove CNI News Service Republican Andrew Clyde, who represents Georgia’s 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, is seeking his third term in office.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A walking bridge crossing the river in downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was significantly damaged when Hurricane Helene made its way through the community.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A walking bridge crossing the river in downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was significantly damaged when Hurricane Helene made its way through the community.

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Spruce Pine, N.C., rallies together to do what they can to help

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Friday, October 11, 2024
Downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was completely devastated during Hurricane Helene as businesses and houses experienced destructive flooding and high-powered winds. Roads, bridges and railroad tracks collapsed and remain destroyed.