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Covering education in Georgia and the South for . Can say Shuqualak like a Mississippian, Espejo like a Mobilian and Courtableau like a Cajun. jamy@ap.org

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  1. 11 hours ago

    I know where you got dem shoes.

    Without saying the city itself, where are you from?
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    Feb 26

    Today's the first meeting of the PACER User Group. Since PACER has never had an issue or feature tracker, we made one and populated it with 61 ideas. Read the ideas here: and learn more here:

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    Feb 27

    Rep. just dropped a long-promised bill which proposes to make it a felony for a doctor to assist a minor in undergoing any sex change procedure or hormonal treatment, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

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  4. Feb 27

    Trying again with link: The great Mississippi welfare fraud is worse than you think, with the nonprofit at the center spending $5 million on a volleyball arena/“wellness center” at . Details from

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  5. Feb 27

    The great Mississippi welfare fraud is worse than you think, with the nonprofit at the center spending $5 million on a volleyball arena/“wellness center” at . Details from

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  6. Feb 27

    Amendment to strike the Uber/Lyft fee fails.

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    Feb 27

    The Senate is now hearing SB 327, sponsored by Sen. Karinshak, which would outline requirements for a workplace to provide accommodations for employees to express breast milk.

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  8. Feb 27

    Also, Mezz 1 meeting room attracting more lobbyists.

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  9. Feb 27

    Senate Finance Committee considering tacking a measure onto a bill exempting farmer hurricane relief to exempt Uber and Lyft from sales tax and tack a 50-cent fee per ride on bills. Measure would try to earmark money for transportation.

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  10. Feb 27

    Happy 20th day. Now if only the work of the session was halfway done.

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    Feb 26

    It was good to return to the Capitol today. And I'm very grateful to have such wonderful friends. See y'all tomorrow.

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    Feb 26

    Well, that's a surprise. State Sen. William Ligon, R-White Oak, is leaving the Senate, per a release 10 minutes ago. He could've served for as long as he wanted, and I hadn't heard he was looking to leave.

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    Feb 26

    University of apologizes to African American protesters arrested on campus in 1970 (from )

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    Feb 26

    A panel of Georgia state lawmakers unanimously approved proposed reforms to laws that punish those living with HIV for failing to disclose their diagnosis.

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    Feb 25

    It’s official! We are so excited to celebrate the Mary Frances Early College of Education and honor the accomplishments and legacy of Ms. Early as ’s first African American graduate and a civil rights icon.

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  16. Feb 25

    Seemed like the guilty verdicts were always a foregone conclusion. The question is whether the DA will get the jury to vote for the death penalty.

    Godbolt verdict: all guilty, murder - Durr, Brenda May, Tutu May , Barbara Mitchell, Jordan Blackwell, Austin Edward, Ferrell Burrage, Sheila Burrage, att murder Dep. Kees (life), kidnap Stafford (not life), kidnap X. Lily (life), guilty armed rob Henry Bracey (not life).
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  17. Feb 25

    Newsonomics: In Memphis’ unexpected news war, The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention » Nieman Journalism Lab

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    Feb 25

    if you’re not first, you’re last

    Most Vacated Wins of All Time #1. Ole Miss 33 #2. Alabama 21 #3. Notre Dame 21 #4. North Carolina 16 #5. USC 14 #6. Florida State 12 #7. Ohio State 12 #8. Syracuse 11 #9. SMU 10 #10. California 4
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    Feb 25

    On Election Day 2018, Georgia had more than 6.9 million registered voters on the rolls. -6,428,581 active voters -507,235 inactive voters As of yesterday’s VR deadline, that number is now over 7.2 million. -6,904,874 active voters -368,490 inactive voters

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  20. Feb 24

    Test cuts praised amid worry on comparing Georgia to others after questions are dropped.

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