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9 hours ago | decaturdaily.com | Seung Min Kim |Chris Megerian

WASHINGTON — As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump's spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential consequences from a prolonged feud. At a minimum, the explosion of animosity between the two powerful men could complicate the path forward for Republicans' massive tax and border spending legislation that has been promoted by Trump but assailed by Musk.

2 days ago | decaturdaily.com | Beth Dooley

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2 days ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Athens has become the second fastest growing city in the state. City officials see that as a  positive, but one that comes with challenges. “I think it’s a good thing, but you’re going to have issues. Things come along with the growth,” said District 3 Athens City Councilman and Council President James Lucas. “It’s all for the better, but it’s going to change some things.

2 days ago | decaturdaily.com | Daniel Hernandez |Daniel Hernández

LOS ANGELES -- Like many in Southern California, I grew up eating guacamole the way it is made almost everywhere in the United States, from Tex-Mex joints to West Coast margarita houses. The basic ingredients of avocado, tomato, onion and lime juice have defined the Mexican American style. Chile and garlic are also present in most cases but (in an often spice-sensitive culture) not always.

3 days ago | decaturdaily.com | Alexander Willis

MONTGOMERY — Having just gone into effect on Sunday, Alabama’s new law regulating vapes and electronic nicotine devices is being challenged in federal court by the convenience store and gas station industry. The new law, the result of House Bill 8 sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, prohibits the sale of vape products outside of vape stores and specialty shops, save for a select few products authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.