Capitol Beat

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On-again, off-again Georgia transgender law back on

ATLANTA - A federal judge has lifted a preliminary injunction that was blocking a new state law limiting medical care for transgender minors in Georgia, allowing enforcement to resume. U.S. District Judge Sarah Geraghty issued the injunction two weeks ago in a lawsuit...

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Georgia lands another auto parts supplier

ATLANTA - A Korean automotive parts company will build a manufacturing plant in Metter to supply Georgia's Kia facility and the new electric vehicles plant under construction west of Savannah, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. DAS Corp. will invest more than $35...

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Biden ads to air during NFL season opener

ATLANTA - President Joe Biden's reelection campaign has released a $25 million, 16-week ad campaign that will air during pro football's season opener in prime time this week. The 30-second ads, which will air in Georgia and five other swing states, will tout Biden's...

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Smyre tapped to served in UN General Assembly

ATLANTA - President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate former state Rep. Calvin Smyre to represent the United States at the 78th Session of the United Nations later this month. The Columbus Democrat served in the Georgia legislature for 48 years, including...

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