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Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
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Two advocates hold signs outside protesting the Atlanta City Detention Center lease outside the Fulton County Courthouse. The sign on the left says, "Invest that $2B in our communities. NO NEW JAIL." The sign on the right says, "NO NEW JAIL. NO COP CITY"
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Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Under the Gold Dome: April 1, 2025
Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Under the Gold Dome: March 24, 2025
Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Riley Gaines Act banning youth from sports and bathrooms faces broad opposition from local activists and advocates
A group of Georgia legislators in business attire stand behind Governor Brian Kemp, who in turn stands behind a dark-wood podium with the state seal of georgia on the front. The group is situated in front of and on the stairs in the rotunda of the Georgia Capitol Building.
A push to limit lawsuits in Georgia is getting increasing blowback
Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Under the Gold Dome: March 17, 2025