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Atlanta
Supreme Court of Georgia reinstates six-week abortion ban
On Monday, Oct. 7, the Supreme Court of Georgia reinstated the state’s six-week abortion ban that was struck down by Judge Robert McBurney of Fulton County Superior Court one week before.
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Gainesville
‘Los 72’ catechist program fosters spiritual growth for Hispanic community
The “Los 72” catechist program in its fifth meeting on Sept. 21 had attendees laughing, dancing and reflecting upon their purpose to serve in the church. This workshop trains Hispanic and Latino catechists.
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Atlanta
Dioceses of Atlanta Province begin storm recovery work
As Tropical Storm Helene moved north, it downed trees, flooded neighborhoods and left communities with power loss and lack of water. The five dioceses of the Province of Atlanta each experienced some impact with several western North Carolina communities suffering devastating flooding.
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Athens
Student start-up offers Catholic apparel
Matthew 28 says to go make disciples of all nations. Five students at the University of Georgia are acting on that mission with their small business, Classic City Catholic.
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Atlanta
Georgia’s bishops call abortion ruling a ‘terrible step backwards’
Georgia’s bishops offered a statement Oct. 1, following the ruling that struck down the state’s LIFE Act. In it they ask for all people of goodwill to take the cause for life to prayer and action.
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Atlanta
Georgia’s abortion ban struck down again; abortions can now be performed up to 22 weeks
Judge Robert McBurney of Superior Court of Fulton County in Atlanta ruled Sept. 30 that Georgia can no longer enforce its so-called “heartbeat law” on abortion.
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Winder
Hundreds mourn Christian Angulo following Apalachee High School shooting
Family, friends, classmates and teachers filled the pews at St. Matthew Church, in Winder, for the funeral of Christian Gabriel Angulo, a 14-year-old student who died in the shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4.
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Atlanta
New president of Holy Spirit Preparatory School envisions a ‘community of joy’
Aimee Viana is the new president of Atlanta’s Holy Spirit Preparatory School. “My goal is to form faithful young men and women,” she said.