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Georgians pass 3 of 4 amendments to constitution in Tuesdays election
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Voters line the hallway Tuesday morning at Gainesville First United Methodist Church waiting cast their ballots.
Though the first ballot amendment on schools failed, Georgia voters on Tuesday supported three other provision by high margins. Almost 60 percent voted against the Opportunity School District amendment, which would have provided greater state government involvement in failing schools. Here are how local Gainesville and Hall County stakeholders reacted to the other amendments and the likely effect of their passage.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in Gainesville in 'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk
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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

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