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Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Albany during first week of early voting
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms made a campaign stop in Albany on Friday. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs through Oct. 30.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Albany during first week of early voting
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms made a campaign stop in Albany on Friday. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs through Oct. 30.
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Early voting started statewide on Tuesday, giving voters three weeks to cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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48th Sunbelt Farm Expo set to kick off next week in Moultrie
“It’s like down home week, coming to see all the friends, and that’s very reassuring to see. We look forward to welcoming 40,000 or 50,000 of our closest friends to the Sunbelt Expo.”
Lee County residents press school board for alternatives before Thursday’s tax vote
Lee County residents urged school board members Friday to reconsider spending, find other revenue and weigh the strain on household budgets before voting Thursday on a proposed 3-mill property tax increase.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Albany during first week of early voting
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms made a campaign stop in Albany on Friday. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs through Oct. 30.
A new generation takes the field in southwest Georgia
At Daniels Kennels on Saturday, the lessons moved from checking dogs’ feet to tying knots, giving horses room and handling a loss. Professional trainers were teaching young people how to compete in field trials — and the daily responsibilities that come with a sport built around animals.
Miami avoids rash of upsets, rises to No. 1 in AP Poll
After a weekend full of upsets, Miami vaulted into the top spot of The Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time in more than 20 years.
Valkyries out to defend home court again in Game 2 vs. Dream
After a riveting opener in the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are set to meet for Game 2 on Monday in San Francisco.
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