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Curating news, events & info for #MetroCOLA [Columbus-Opelika-LaGrange-Auburn] & Phenix City, Harris County & Georgia, Alabama.

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Georgia Power names new CEO as utility embarks on huge expansion // ajc.com/business/2026/10/geo…
Georgia Power names new CEO as it starts huge expansion

Georgia Power names new CEO as it starts huge expansion

Southern Co., Georgia Power's parent company, is known for moving its top executives to other parts of the company, particularly if they could be in the running for top roles.

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The vehicle Rivian plans to make in Georgia is now its bestseller // ajc.com/business/2026/10/riv…
R2 becomes Rivian’s top seller as construction progresses at $5B Georgia plant

R2 becomes Rivian’s top seller as construction progresses at $5B Georgia plant

Rivian disclosed in its third-quarter earnings Thursday that sales of its R2 midsize SUV surpassed its other vehicle models.

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How an Atlanta chicken salad chain went from niche to mainstream / #gabiz / ajc.com/business/2026/11/chi…
Atlanta's Chicken Salad Chick expands across the U.S.

Atlanta's Chicken Salad Chick expands across the U.S.

An Atlanta-based chicken salad chain is taking its niche concept nationwide.

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Grayer, larger, more diverse: Big changes on deck for #Georgia’s population // ajc.com/news/2026/11/georgia…
Big changes on deck for Georgia's population

Big changes on deck for Georgia's population

The demographic estimates are aimed at helping state officials plan for future infrastructure and public service needs, from transportation to hospitals and schools.

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The future Audi plant in #Georgia could get much bigger, docs show / #GAbiz #COLAbiz / ajc.com/business/2026/11/geo…
Audi could expand future Georgia plant to $7B with 6K jobs, docs show

Audi could expand future Georgia plant to $7B with 6K jobs, docs show

Documents obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution show a potential second phase of the future Audi plant.

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America to Trump: You’re a loser. // motherjones.com/politics/202…
America to Trump: You’re a loser.

America to Trump: You’re a loser.

David Corn and Garrison Hayes watch as Texas goes blue, Democrats takes Congress, and Trump's MAGA movement implodes.

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What Americans should know about Chinese cars // ajc.com/news/2026/10/chinese…
Opinion: What Americans should know about Chinese cars

Opinion: What Americans should know about Chinese cars

Chinese automakers are largely blocked from selling cars in the United States. But that may not be true forever.

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Melania Reportedly Unhappy with Donald Trump’s Deportations — 'Stephen Miller has gone too far' // yahoo.com/news/us/articles/m…
Melania Reportedly Unhappy With Donald Trump’s Deportations — Report

Melania Reportedly Unhappy With Donald Trump’s Deportations — Report

Melania Trump has reportedly expressed frustration with her husband Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation policies after some people she knew faced removal from the United States. According to...

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With humor, heart and homunculi, 'Small Prophets' is a gentle marvel // apr.org/arts-life/2026-11-05…
With humor, heart and homunculi, 'Small Prophets' is a gentle marvel

With humor, heart and homunculi, 'Small Prophets' is a gentle marvel

A man calls forth magical spirits in an effort to find his long-missing girlfriend in this new British comedy-fantasy. Original and surprising, Small Prophets imbues daily life with poetic touches.

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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London // cbsnews.com/news/russell-bra…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London

Actor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.

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Trump's foreign allies distance themselves from him after U.S. midterms // apr.org/politics-government/…

Trump's foreign allies distance themselves from him after U.S. midterms

NATO allies are expressing cautious optimism that a Democratic check on Trump could ease tariffs or strengthen flagging support for Ukraine.

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Election night is over, and Alabama remained red. Not many other states can say that. But Alabama wasn't immune to the blue wave.
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The world is reacting to the Democrats' sweeping midterm elections victory // npr.org/2026/11/04/nx-s1-602…
World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory

World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory

From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations.

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Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job' // bbc.com/news/articles/c6073l…
Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'

Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'

He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.

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What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep // msn.com/en-us/money/general/…
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Humiliated, Elon Musk Scrubs Posts as He Crashes Out Over GOP Election Disaster // newrepublic.com/post/217622/…
Elon Musk Scrubs Posts as He Crashes Out Over GOP Election Disaster

Elon Musk Scrubs Posts as He Crashes Out Over GOP Election Disaster

The world’s richest man blew nearly $500 million on the midterm elections. He’s not coping well.

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American Airlines quietly removes Trump from West Palm Beach gate monitors // msn.com/en-us/news/other/ame…
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“They Have Eyes”: How Trump’s Corruption Became a Top Concern for Midterm Voters // democracynow.org/2026/11/5/c…
“They Have Eyes”: How Trump’s Corruption Became a Top Concern for Midterm Voters

“They Have Eyes”: How Trump’s Corruption Became a Top Concern for Midterm Voters

Democrats regained control of both the House and the Senate in Tuesday’s historic midterm elections, a comeback fueled largely by voter anger over high prices and the war on Iran. But surveys also...

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Kemp declares state of emergency in 4 North #Georgia counties after flooding // ajc.com/news/2026/11/heavy-r…
Heavy rain in North Georgia prompts evacuations, state of emergency

Heavy rain in North Georgia prompts evacuations, state of emergency

The city of McCaysville in Fannin County is under a state of emergency and is closed to all unauthorized personnel.

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What makes a Republican? Supreme Court says it’s not up to local GOP. // ajc.com/politics/2026/10/wha…
What makes a Republican? Georgia Supreme Court says it’s not up to local GOP.

What makes a Republican? Georgia Supreme Court says it’s not up to local GOP.

Far-right groups like the Georgia Republican Assembly have pushed to give party insiders the power to block candidates they deem insufficiently conservative.

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