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Atlanta seeks lifetime license suspensions for speeding

The Atlanta City Council wants lifetime license suspensions for the worst driving offenders.

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Restaurant group wants investigation into 2018 sinkhole at Piedmont Park

Be Our Guest Investments accuses Piedmont Park Conservancy of covering up the issue before anyone could determine the cause of the sinkhole.

The traditional Georgia accent is fading away

The speech pattern used by white English speakers "peaked" among people born around World War II

Georgia teacher fired for having book about gender identity in classroom

She is one of — if not the — first educator in Georgia to lose her job in relation to  a 2022 state law

Education

Weekender: Drive-By Truckers, Dave Attell, and computer history

Atlanta doesn't have an ocean but we have plenty of fun things to do

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Atlanta doesn&#x27;t have an ocean, but by gosh we have many fun things to do. Go enjoy the weekend.

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Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott, and 12 other Atlanta concerts this month

What a month: We've got Thanksgiving and several great concerts to look forward to.

Music

We&#x27;re about three weeks away from some Thanksgiving <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="greens, beans, and potatoes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwjtJngskgA" data-vars-content-id="517d397c-dd89-4a0d-ad94-349604db5e75" data-vars-headline="Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott, and 12 other Atlanta concerts this month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwjtJngskgA" target="_blank">greens, beans, and potatoes</a>, but we also have several fun concerts to look forward to.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s a roundup of some music acts coming this month to Atlanta.</li></ul>

Lauryn Hill of The Fugees performs during the 25th Anniversary of "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" Tour at Scotiabank Arena on October 26, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mathew Tsang/Getty Images)

Now streaming: "The South Got Something to Say"

"The South Got Something to Say" is Atlanta's hip-hop documentary.

&quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The South Got Something to Say" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/11/01/ajc-hip-hop-film-preview" data-vars-content-id="4a6dc4f7-b13a-44e7-9fa6-5e4a2798e873" data-vars-headline="Now streaming: &quot;The South Got Something to Say&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/11/01/ajc-hip-hop-film-preview" target="_self">The South Got Something to Say</a>&quot; is an Atlanta hip-hop documentary. But it&#x27;s also about the Black community&#x27;s experience amid the city&#x27;s growing economy.Why it matters: Hip-hop has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="existed for 50 years" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/11/hip-hop-50th-anniversay-dj-kool-business-popular-streaming" data-vars-content-id="4a6dc4f7-b13a-44e7-9fa6-5e4a2798e873" data-vars-headline="Now streaming: &quot;The South Got Something to Say&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/11/hip-hop-50th-anniversay-dj-kool-business-popular-streaming" target="_self">existed for 50 years</a> thanks to New York, but this film credits the South, especially Atlanta, for the genre&#x27;s evolution over the last 30 years.<ul><li>Its premiere this week also marks the launch of AJC Films, aka The Atlanta Journal-Constitution&#x27;s new film division.</li></ul>

The AJC’s hip-hop documentary debuts Thursday

"The South Got Something to Say" debuts at Center Stage.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is hosting a teal carpet event Thursday to celebrate the premiere of its first feature film, &quot;The South Got Something to Say,&quot; which highlights Atlanta&#x27;s indisputable influence on the genre of hip-hop.Why it matters: When hip-hop turned 50 this year, no one could deny Atlanta&#x27;s contribution to the music&#x27;s sub-genres — including crunk, trap and conscious rap, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios previously reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-atlanta-af5b95aa-1243-4791-ae84-cb7bfa331319.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_atlanta&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="122a18db-8a91-4627-ba79-135a235396b1" data-vars-headline="The AJC’s hip-hop documentary debuts Thursday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-atlanta-af5b95aa-1243-4791-ae84-cb7bfa331319.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_atlanta&amp;stream=top" target="_self">Axios previously reported</a>.

Photo illustration of a collage of Atlanta hip-hop artists Latto, Outkast, Killer Mike, Lil' Jon and Ludacris, in a design resembling an early Hip-hop concert flyer.

Bad Bunny is coming to Atlanta in 2024

Reggaeton star Bad Bunny will perform 47 shows in North America next year.

Reggaeton star Bad Bunny will perform 47 shows in North America next year.What&#x27;s happening: Live Nation announced that the singer&#x27;s Most Wanted Tour will kick off in February in Salt Lake City.<ul><li>He will take the stage at State Farm Arena from May 14-15.</li></ul>

Bad Bunny performs onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.

Outkast crowned the kings of Atlanta hip-hop

The duo from East Point handily defeated T.I. to wear the crown

Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the Axios Atlanta best-ever hip-hop champions: André &quot;André 3000&quot; Benjamin and Antwan &quot;Big Boi&quot; Patton, together known as Outkast.Why it matters: Atlanta is (in)arguably the hip-hop capital of the world, home to many top-flight talents.

André 3000 and Big Boi smile and pose as they sit for an interview  in casual clothes

Vote for Atlanta's best hip-hop artist

Outkast and T.I. advanced to the finals of our bracket. Who shall wear the crown?

Are you ready for the main event?!?What&#x27;s happening: The battle we&#x27;ve all been waiting for. Our weeklong bracket challenge to celebrate the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="50th anniversary of hip-hop" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/07/31/best-hip-hop-artist" data-vars-content-id="cec4bab4-ae5d-430d-9f04-8b486c32093d" data-vars-headline="Vote for Atlanta&#x27;s best hip-hop artist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/07/31/best-hip-hop-artist" target="_self">50th anniversary of hip-hop</a> ends with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="final standoff" data-vars-click-url="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYUfL1YIkyUpZ6r7tkPbImHlONPYjqjENKOHTtCAHJ0z1SsQ/viewform" data-vars-content-id="cec4bab4-ae5d-430d-9f04-8b486c32093d" data-vars-headline="Vote for Atlanta&#x27;s best hip-hop artist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYUfL1YIkyUpZ6r7tkPbImHlONPYjqjENKOHTtCAHJ0z1SsQ/viewform" target="_blank">final standoff</a> between two Atlanta hip-hop titans.

George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress

The House is slated to vote to expel Santos on Friday.

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Ahead of a vote that could make him the first House lawmaker to be expelled in more than 20 years, Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) is introducing an expulsion resolution on Thursday targeting a House lawmaker from his own state. Why it matters: Santos — who faces an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uphill battle in a vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" target="_self">uphill battle in a vote</a> to remove him from office following a scathing House Ethics report — is seeking an expulsion vote on Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jamaal Bowman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" target="_self">Jamaal Bowman</a> (D-N.Y.), who pulled a fire alarm in one of the House office buildings.

George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers

Rep. Robert Garcia encouraged fellow Democrats to support Republicans' expulsion measure.

House Democrats and Republicans finally have something they agree on: booting Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" data-vars-content-id="4eec0a24-5338-46c4-8b6e-5526cda73c0f" data-vars-headline="George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) from Congress.Driving the news: In an email sent to Democratic congressional offices on Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia&#x27;s (D-Calif.) office advocated for Republicans&#x27; resolution to expel the embattled Long Islander.

GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early

Multiple GOP lawmakers expect former House Speaker <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kevin McCarthy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" data-vars-content-id="dbdacc28-b2ed-40c2-a4cb-3bf4792a4d9b" data-vars-headline="GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" target="_self">Kevin McCarthy</a> (R-Calif.) to step down from his seat before the end of the year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The potential exit of McCarthy — who privately told donors he is looking to &quot;get the hell out,&quot; according to a source familiar with the conversation — could leave the House GOP with an even narrower majority.

Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social

Trump warned that his indictments have opened up a "very big and dangerous Pandora's Box."

Former President Trump has spent the last 24 hours on Truth Social unleashing a torrent of grievances, vengeful promises and links to online conspiracy theories about his political rivals.Why it matters: Trump&#x27;s online rhetoric has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequently dipped into violent extremism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" data-vars-content-id="4ce9173c-4439-425e-8986-ec54c92037e6" data-vars-headline="Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" target="_self">frequently dipped into violent extremism</a> since he left office, escalating as his legal troubles have mounted. Public fatigue and the pro-Trump echo chamber created by Truth Social have at times softened the shock value of the GOP front-runner&#x27;s daily musings.

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote

Santos is the first Republican to be expelled from the House.

The House on Friday voted to expel Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments.Why it matters: The vote makes Santos just the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sixth lawmaker" data-vars-click-url="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" target="_blank">sixth lawmaker</a> – and first Republican – to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.