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Austria's Sepp Straka refreshes on the 15th green during the first round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Austrian-born, American-raised, Straka leads Olympic golf

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 29, 2021 04:31 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Georgia

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 07:48 AM EDT
Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___ April 21 The Brunswick News on vaccine scams: ...

Editorial Roundup: Georgia

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 08:25 AM EDT
Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___ March 30 The Brunswick News on the crime rate in...

People line up for COVID-19 shots at a mass vaccination site at the Delta Flight Museum Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Atlanta. The state has four sites located around Georgia. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Kemp announces new vaccine sites, defends Georgia's effort

By Jeff Amy Mar. 03, 2021 06:21 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: Georgia

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 08:15 AM EST
Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___ Jan. 30 The Rome News-Tribune on the removal of...

Supporters wave signs as they listen to Vice President Mike Pence at his "Defend the Majority" rally at Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Ga., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Pence was there to campaign for Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler who are running in a Jan. 5 runoffs with Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.(Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP)
GOP places focus anywhere but Atlanta in Georgia runoffs

By Ben Nadler And Bill Barrow Dec. 17, 2020 10:05 AM EST

First lady Melania Trump introduces President Donald Trump at a rally for U.S. Senators Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., who are both facing runoff elections Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Valdosta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Trump challenges vote results while urging turnout in Ga.

By Aamer Madhani, Ben Nadler And Zeke Miller Dec. 06, 2020 12:06 AM EST

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to a campaign rally for Senate Republican candidates, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., at Valdosta Regional Airport, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Valdosta, Ga. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump assails vote integrity while urging turnout in Ga.

By Aamer Madhani, Ben Nadler And Zeke Miller Dec. 05, 2020 09:43 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 10:32 AM EST
Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___ Dec. 1 The Brunswick News on the lack of treatment...

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to reporters about Georgia's COVID-19 outbreak, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at the state Capitol in Atlanta. Kemp says that Georgia is making progress in reducing coronavirus infections, but is urging people to get a flu shot in addition to practicing social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands. (Riley Bunch/The Daily Times via AP)
Georgia coronavirus infections still rising, but more slowly

By Jeff Amy Nov. 02, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Gov. Brian Kemp, left, is briefed by his press aid Tate Mitchell, right, before speaking at a press conference in a hanger at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp will take part in a fly-around tour of Georgia. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Kemp: Use Labor Day caution after prior holiday virus spikes

By Russ Bynum Sep. 04, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

A sign outlining safety measures hangs on the door at Leroy Massey Elementary School on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Summerville, Ga. Thursday is the first day of school for over 2,600 students in the Chattooga County Schools system. As other districts around the state delayed their back-to-school days or moved to all-remote learning, Chattooga County school officials are going ahead with its plan to start school Thursday, one of the earliest start days in the nation. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Georgia passes 200,000 COVID-19 cases, nears 4,000 deaths

By Jeff Amy Aug. 05, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

A photo provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows officer Shay Kellin Mikalonis. Edgar Samaniego, accused of shooting and critically wounding Mikalonis, is to remain jailed pending arraignment Friday, June 5, 2020, on attempted murder and weapon charges, the man's public defense lawyer said. Mikalonis, 29, underwent surgery for spine and head injuries after being hit in the back of the neck June 1 by a gunshot that officials say was fired from across Las Vegas Boulevard during a nighttime protest over the May 25 death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via AP)
The Latest: Sharpton: DC rally being planned for Aug. 28

By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2020 06:55 AM EDT