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Fair Count is doing all we can to make sure everyone is counted in the census, heard at the polls + respected in Georgia's redistricting process.

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Join High Museum of Art to create art, enjoy performances, and reflect on themes related to the Juneteenth holiday—self-determination, community, and joy. Admission is free of charge. All programs are drop-in and first come, first served. Events + info: high.org/event/juneteen…

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Black women preparedness influencers are gaining social media prominence with an audience of other Black women. "And given the current political climate, this audience has never been bigger or more invested." More: 19thnews.org/2025/06/black-…

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Even in the complex areas, like the uncertainty of the economy, a surprising number of polls suggest that the answers we seek do not come from experts, but those closest to us: friends and family. Whom do you trust when it matters? aei.org/op-eds/whom-do…

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Majorities across many demographic groups see food costs as highly important. But Americans in lower-income households are especially likely to prioritize this factor. How Americans are filling their grocery shopping carts: pewrsr.ch/4k7vXTM

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Falling public participation in surveys and trust in government have plagued the U.S. Census Bureau for decades. Staffers believe new privacy concerns could complicate gathering enough survey responses to produce key statistics for the country. More: npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-…

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The defining tension of our time lies between increasingly globalized threats—from climate crises to pandemics—and the simultaneous rise of hyper-localized identities that divide societies along cultural fault lines, hindering unified responses. [+] bit.ly/3YVsQpE

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"In Mississippi, 18 tornadoes tore through the state on March 14 and 15, leaving seven people dead and hundreds of homes destroyed or damaged." The governor asked for a federal major disaster declaration on April 1, its citizens are still waiting. [+] bit.ly/4ktszmA

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A little-noticed provision in the House’s reconciliation bill seeks to curb federal courts’ enforcement powers by restricting contempt sanctions against officials who defy rulings—potentially weakening judicial checks on government noncompliance. More: bit.ly/4l0qpLa

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"Americans are widely in agreement on one thing, and that is that we're much too divided to be productive, much too divided to be healthy, much too divided to be optimistic about the future." Bridging divides with dignity at the heart of conversations: to.pbs.org/4kvtIcO

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Mississippi communities hard-hit in mid-March by tornados are still awaiting federal aid from FEMA, meaning badly needed assistance has yet to arrive. The delays could signal what’s in store this summer storm season with FEMA mired in turmoil. More: to.pbs.org/3FhRESc

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"Georgia's Public Service Commission gets a rare turn at the top of the [ballot], a chance to focus public attention on a regulatory body that sets rates and oversees generation plans for Georgia Power, which serves 2.3 million customers statewide." [+] bit.ly/3FE1ga1

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“They’re on, they’re off, they’re on again. Few forward-looking businesses can be truly successful in such an environment[.]" Small businesses in Georgia have faced price increases, difficulty sourcing goods and economic uncertainty due to tariffs. [+] bit.ly/4kVc4j6

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You don’t just raise children; with every lesson, hug, and sacrifice, you plant seeds of hope, courage, and kindness. Here’s to the fathers who lead with love, transform lives, and remind us that the greatest legacy is a heart full of compassion. Happy Father's Day!

You don’t just raise children; with every lesson, hug, and sacrifice, you plant seeds of hope, courage, and kindness. Here’s to the fathers who lead with love, transform lives, and remind us that the greatest legacy is a heart full of compassion. Happy Father's Day!
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The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation warns that delayed federal tax credit allocations and potential federal budget cuts threaten revitalization projects. This could stall economic development in rural and urban communities alike. [+] bit.ly/43AL55c

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An estimated 13 million adults across the country live beyond a reasonable commute from the nearest 4-year university. It's a growing problem as private colleges in rural places close, cut majors and programs as enrollment declines and budgets are cut. [+] n.pr/3FhNoSE

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GA – "Voters are showing little interest in a primary election that could have tremendous impact on their wallets: The PSC sets the power and gas rates that monopoly utility companies can charge." More: ajc.com/politics/2025/…

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GA — Did you know the roundabout that eases your daily commute, the sidewalk you stroll down for lunch or that inviting green space in the middle of your city could very well be the result of a Community Improvement District? More: bit.ly/4iFPZDo

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"Votes won’t count for [Daniel Blackman] in the 6/17 primary election for GA PSC after a judge ruled Tuesday that Blackman hadn’t proved that he had lived in Fulton County for the required year before the general election in November." [+] bit.ly/4jMEFGb

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Join High Museum of Art to create art, enjoy performances, and reflect on themes related to the Juneteenth holiday—self-determination, community, and joy. Admission is free of charge. All programs are drop-in and first come, first served. Events + info: high.org/event/juneteen…

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New study shows Brunswick natives "have higher concentrations of a toxicant associated with the defunct LCP Chemicals plant than the national average." A lesser percentage had higher concentrations of known chemicals linked to the Hercules facility. More: bit.ly/442v0GK