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  31. <title>The Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson story—how he’s using chess to help thousands of youths across the nation win in life</title>
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  130. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/congressman-hank-johnson-condemns-killing-of-u-s-air-force-senior-airman-roger-fortson-hundreds-attend-funeral-at-new-birth/">Congressman Hank Johnson condemns killing of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, hundreds attend funeral at New Birth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
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  151. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/groundbreaking-set-may-18-for-the-benison-atl-mini-homes-community-at-new-birth-campus/">Groundbreaking set May 18 for The Benison ATL mini homes community at New Birth campus</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
  152. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/groundbreaking-set-may-18-for-the-benison-atl-mini-homes-community-at-new-birth-campus/">Groundbreaking set May 18 for The Benison ATL mini homes community at New Birth campus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
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  161. <title>DeKalb County man gets life sentence for sexually assaulting neighbor in Kirkwood community</title>
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  163. <comments>https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-man-gets-life-sentence-for-sexually-assaulting-neighbor-in-kirkwood-community/#respond</comments>
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  173. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-man-gets-life-sentence-for-sexually-assaulting-neighbor-in-kirkwood-community/">DeKalb County man gets life sentence for sexually assaulting neighbor in Kirkwood community</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
  174. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-man-gets-life-sentence-for-sexually-assaulting-neighbor-in-kirkwood-community/">DeKalb County man gets life sentence for sexually assaulting neighbor in Kirkwood community</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
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  195. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/cdc-launches-revamped-web-site-to-make-vital-health-information-more-user-friendly/">CDC launches revamped web site to make vital health information more user friendly</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
  196. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/cdc-launches-revamped-web-site-to-make-vital-health-information-more-user-friendly/">CDC launches revamped web site to make vital health information more user friendly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
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  205. <title>Cat in Snellville area tests positive for rabies, public advised to use caution around animals acting oddly</title>
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  216. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/cat-in-snellville-area-tests-positive-for-rabies-public-advised-to-use-caution-around-animals-acting-oddly/">Cat in Snellville area tests positive for rabies, public advised to use caution around animals acting oddly</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
  217. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/cat-in-snellville-area-tests-positive-for-rabies-public-advised-to-use-caution-around-animals-acting-oddly/">Cat in Snellville area tests positive for rabies, public advised to use caution around animals acting oddly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
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  226. <title>Attorney Ben Crump: Florida deputy went to wrong apartment, fatally shooting senior airman Roger Fortson</title>
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  237. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/attorney-ben-crump-florida-deputy-went-to-wrong-apartment-fatally-shooting-senior-airman-roger-fortson/">Attorney Ben Crump: Florida deputy went to wrong apartment, fatally shooting senior airman Roger Fortson</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>
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