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The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?
Read full article: The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?President Donald Trumpโs administration has withdrawn 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the law.
Falcons franchise-leading receiver Julio Jones announces retirement after 13-year NFL career
Read full article: Falcons franchise-leading receiver Julio Jones announces retirement after 13-year NFL careerJulio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and the leading receiver in Atlanta Falcons history, has announced his retirement.
Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison
Read full article: Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prisonA Georgia businessman who scammed former NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions of dollars in a bogus scheme to buy the WNBAโs Atlanta Dream has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison.
Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
Read full article: Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to statesA federal judge in Rhode Island says she'll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars.
Trump administration sued over decision to rescind billions in health funding
Read full article: Trump administration sued over decision to rescind billions in health fundingAttorneys general from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.
Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agencies
Read full article: Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agenciesEmployees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americansโ health.
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
Read full article: Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election lawU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.
Top-seeded Auburn rallies in 2nd half, beats Michigan 78-65 in Sweet 16 of March Madness
Read full article: Top-seeded Auburn rallies in 2nd half, beats Michigan 78-65 in Sweet 16 of March MadnessFreshman Tahaad Pettiford and senior Denver Jones turned in dazzling performances when it mattered most, rallying top-seeded Auburn to a 78-65 victory over Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers
Read full article: Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambersA Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming in the state Senate and will likely go to Gov. Brian Kempโs desk for his signature soon.
Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits
Read full article: Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuitsThe second part of Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kempโs top priority to limit lawsuits and large verdicts won final approval from the House on Thursday.
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments
Read full article: Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departmentsFederal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
Coach Ryan Day confirms national champion Ohio State will visit White House on April 14
Read full article: Coach Ryan Day confirms national champion Ohio State will visit White House on April 14Ohio State coach Ryan Day has confirmed that the Buckeyes national championship football team will visit the White House on April 14.
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election
Read full article: Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 electionU.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is seeking to rally Democrats desperate for effective action now against President Donald Trumpโs administration.
Braves' Spencer Strider sparkles in 1st spring start as he comes back from Tommy John surgery
Read full article: Braves' Spencer Strider sparkles in 1st spring start as he comes back from Tommy John surgeryAtlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider struck out six and didnโt allow a base runner over 2 2/3 innings in his first Grapefruit League appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.
Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury
Read full article: Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injuryLionel Messi will miss Argentinaโs World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor.
Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used 'high risk' designation
Read full article: Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used 'high risk' designationA dynamic storm system threatening to spawn powerful tornadoes and hail as big as baseballs has earned a relatively rare designation from forecasters.
The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors say
Read full article: The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors sayA team of independent monitors says Georgiaโs Fulton County conducted an โorganized and orderlyโ election last year.
The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and Heat
Read full article: The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and HeatThis fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of their record.
Statements man charged in Atlanta spa killings made post-arrest can be used at trial, judge rules
Read full article: Statements man charged in Atlanta spa killings made post-arrest can be used at trial, judge rulesAttorneys for a man accused of killing four women at Atlanta massage businesses asked a judge not to let a jury hear statements he made after his arrest.
Hawks, butterflies and a song for her murdered son help Georgia mom reclaim joy after killings
Read full article: Hawks, butterflies and a song for her murdered son help Georgia mom reclaim joy after killingsEver since a hawk hovered over a vigil for her murdered son and lifted her spirits, Georgia mother Michele Davis has found joy in unexpected ways.
CDC invites back about 180 fired employees, including some who help fight outbreaks
Read full article: CDC invites back about 180 fired employees, including some who help fight outbreaksThe nationโs top public health agency is inviting about 180 employees back to work about two weeks after laying them off.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash
Read full article: Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crashGrammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song โWish I Didnโt Miss You,โ was killed early Saturday in a car crash.
Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta race
Read full article: Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta raceA massive fine left Chase Briscoe facing a huge points deficit heading into Sundayโs NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS
Read full article: CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHSA panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.
Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal
Read full article: Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi dealTiger Woods and PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan are part of a White House meeting that signals more progress in getting a deal done with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.
Panthers re-sign veteran QB Andy Dalton to a 2-year contract to back up Bryce Young
Read full article: Panthers re-sign veteran QB Andy Dalton to a 2-year contract to back up Bryce YoungThe Carolina Panthers have re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton to a two-year contract, giving them a veteran presence behind starter Bryce Young.
NCAA committee to consider coaches' proposal to combat 'unethical behavior' of fake injuries
Read full article: NCAA committee to consider coaches' proposal to combat 'unethical behavior' of fake injuriesA proposed rule change intended to discourage players from faking injuries that prompt unwarranted timeouts will be considered when the NCAA Football Rules Committee meets this month.
Ohio State's Ryan Day agrees to contract extension through 2031 paying him $12.5 million annually
Read full article: Ohio State's Ryan Day agrees to contract extension through 2031 paying him $12.5 million annuallyOhio State coach Ryan Day has agreed in principle to a seven-year contract valued at $12.5 million a year.
Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream roster
Read full article: Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream rosterNew Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner says her one-year deal was based on more than just positioning herself for a bigger deal when the WNBAโs new collective bargaining agreement is expected to take effect in one year.
Trump administration's data deletions set off 'a mad scramble,' researcher says
Read full article: Trump administration's data deletions set off 'a mad scramble,' researcher saysResearchers across the country are in โa mad scrambleโ to sort out what public data the Trump administration has deleted from government websites.
Pascal Siakam hits late 3-pointer as the Pacers hang on to beat the Hawks, 132-127
Read full article: Pascal Siakam hits late 3-pointer as the Pacers hang on to beat the Hawks, 132-127Pascal Siakam made a key 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter and finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists to help the Indiana Pacers beat the reeling Atlanta Hawks 132-127 on Saturday night.
Hawks forward Jalen Johnson to have season-ending shoulder surgery, AP source says
Read full article: Hawks forward Jalen Johnson to have season-ending shoulder surgery, AP source saysAtlanta forward Jalen Johnson plans to have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, a major blow to the struggling Hawksโ efforts to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message
Read full article: Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class messagePresident Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration.
Southern cities get creative to clear leftover snow and ice after rare winter storm
Read full article: Southern cities get creative to clear leftover snow and ice after rare winter stormSouthern cities largely unfamiliar with snow and ice are getting creative in their efforts to clean up from this week's winter storm.
Ohio State's Ryan Day earns vindication along with Buckeyes' first national championship since 2014
Read full article: Ohio State's Ryan Day earns vindication along with Buckeyes' first national championship since 2014Ryan Day deserved to feel vindication when he won a national championship less than two months after it seemed his Ohio State job was on the line.
Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre Dame
Read full article: Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre DameJayden Fieldingโs 33-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining did more than secure Ohio Stateโs 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night.
LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship game
Read full article: LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship gameLeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
Read full article: Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreakBird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.
Notre Dame and Ohio State arrive in Atlanta and it's the 2nd visit of the season for Fighting Irish
Read full article: Notre Dame and Ohio State arrive in Atlanta and it's the 2nd visit of the season for Fighting IrishOhio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on their charter flights on Friday as the teams moved closer to Monday nightโs College Football Playoff national championship game.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election case
Read full article: Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election caseA Georgia appeals court has upheld the dismissal of some of the charges against President-elect Donald Trump and others in the Georgia 2020 election interference case.
Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans
Read full article: Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered AfghansA jury in Panama City, Florida, on Friday found that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid to rescue endangered Afghans following the Taliban takeover of the country.
Sealy Mattress company is sued after Georgia man was found dead inside a locked trailer
Read full article: Sealy Mattress company is sued after Georgia man was found dead inside a locked trailerThe Sealy Mattress company is being sued for wrongful death after a man was found dead inside a locked trailer at a company facility in Georgia.
Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings
Read full article: Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closingsA powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma has lumbered eastward into the Deep South and elsewhere.
Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election case
Read full article: Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election caseFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked Georgiaโs highest court to review a lower appeals courtโs ruling that removed her from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
Texas and Ohio State arrive for CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl ahead of a winter storm
Read full article: Texas and Ohio State arrive for CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl ahead of a winter stormTexas and Ohio State arrived for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl before the snow expected to hit the North Texas area.
Big 12 commissioner calls for 'national standards' for calling targeting after controversial play
Read full article: Big 12 commissioner calls for 'national standards' for calling targeting after controversial playBig 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is calling for more consistency on what constitutes a targeting penalty after no call was made on Texas safety Michael Taaffeโs high hit on Arizona State receiver Melquan Stovall late in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Peach Bowl.
Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more question about disputed rule
Read full article: Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more question about disputed ruleThe Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that couldโve given Arizona State a chance to kick a winning field goal in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime at Peach Bowl
Read full article: Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime at Peach BowlTexas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime when an interception by Andrew Mukuba finally ended a Peach Bowl quarterfinal classic.
Another unticketed passenger attempts to stow away on a Delta flight this holiday season
Read full article: Another unticketed passenger attempts to stow away on a Delta flight this holiday seasonIn the thick of holiday travel, another unticketed passenger attempted to stow away on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Knueppel scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke romps to 82-56 win over Georgia Tech
Read full article: Knueppel scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke romps to 82-56 win over Georgia TechKon Knueppel scored 18 points, Cooper Flagg celebrated his 18th birthday by chipping in 13 and No. 5 Duke romped to an 82-56 victory over Georgia Tech. The Blue Devils improved to 10-2 and led by double figures much of the game against the 5-7 Yellow Jackets.
Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals
Read full article: Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinalsTrae Young had 22 points and 11 assists, DeโAndre Hunter and Jalen Johnson outplayed the Knicks frontcourt and the Atlanta Hawks took their surprising NBA Cup run all the way to the semifinals in Las Vegas, beating New York 108-100 on Wednesday night.
AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMU
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMUGeorgia moved up to No. 2 behind Oregon in The Associated Press college football poll.
Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming
Read full article: Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecomingKirk Cousins is set for his return on Sunday to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023.
NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game
Read full article: NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup gameThe NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 12.
Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta
Read full article: Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in AtlantaLil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello are gearing up to make their presence felt in a festive concert series leading up to college footballโs national championship game.
'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
Read full article: 'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources sayโInside the NBAโ will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros.
Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Read full article: Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Popeโs coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic in Atlanta.
Bill Self becomes winningest coach in Kansas history, Jayhawks beat Michigan State 77-69
Read full article: Bill Self becomes winningest coach in Kansas history, Jayhawks beat Michigan State 77-69Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history as the No. 1 Jayhawks pulled away from Michigan State for a 77-69 victory in the Champions Classic.
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten CommandmentsLouisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill says the state will ask a federal appeals court to quickly stay a lower court's order declaring unconstitutional a law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1.
Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before season-ending surgery on hamstring, AP source says
Read full article: Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before season-ending surgery on hamstring, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the situation says Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before any decision on season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring.
Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Read full article: Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta UnitedSergio Busquets was initially ruled out of Saturdayโs Inter Miami game against Atlanta United.
Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received late
Read full article: Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received lateCertain voters in Georgiaโs third-largest county who received their absentee ballots late will have their votes counted as long as their ballots were postmarked by Election Day and are received by Friday.
McIlroy felt 'unimaginative' with new swing as Fleetwood leads after shooting 62 in Abu Dhabi
Read full article: McIlroy felt 'unimaginative' with new swing as Fleetwood leads after shooting 62 in Abu DhabiRory McIlroy described his new swing as โunimaginativeโ after trying it out for the first time competitively in shooting 5-under 67 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott out at least 1 game as team evaluates hamstring injury
Read full article: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott out at least 1 game as team evaluates hamstring injuryDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will miss at least one game with a hamstring injury that the team says is still being evaluated.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will have an MRI to determine severity of hamstring injury
Read full article: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will have an MRI to determine severity of hamstring injuryDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of a hamstring injury that forced him to leave Sundayโs loss at Atlanta.
Parsons, Bland are held out with injuries as Cowboys are without Elliott in key test against Falcons
Read full article: Parsons, Bland are held out with injuries as Cowboys are without Elliott in key test against FalconsRunning back Ezekiel Elliott is inactive as expected for Dallas at the Atlanta Falcons, leaving Rico Dowdle and Dalvin Cook to lead the struggling ground game as the Cowboys look to end a two-game losing streak.
Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballots
Read full article: Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballotsA Georgia judge has rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block county election offices from opening on Saturday and Sunday to let voters return their mail ballots in person.
Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'floating island of garbage'
Read full article: Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'floating island of garbage'Democrats are stepping up their attacks on Donald Trump a day after a comedian opening a Trump rally called Puerto Rico a โfloating island of garbage."
In a tight election where every vote counts, Harris is trying to squeeze a few out of Trump's base
Read full article: In a tight election where every vote counts, Harris is trying to squeeze a few out of Trump's baseThis yearโs presidential election could come down microscopic margins, so Kamala Harris is hunting for votes in even the most unlikely of places.
Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election website
Read full article: Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election websiteThe Georgia secretary of state's office said it acted quickly earlier this month to thwart an attempt to flood the stateโs absentee voter portal in an apparent attempt to crash the site.
5 reasons to vote early in Texas for the Nov. 5 election
Read full article: 5 reasons to vote early in Texas for the Nov. 5 electionAs early voting kicks off in Texas, residents are turning up in record numbers. With over 242,000 early voters in Harris County alone, it's clear that many are taking advantage of the benefits early voting offers.