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Updated COVID vaccines, slated to hit shelves this week, could come with serious sticker shock for more than a million Georgians who don’t have health insurance.
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Updated COVID vaccines, slated to hit shelves, could come with serious sticker shock for more than a million Georgians who don’t have health insurance.
Lawyers for the Justice Department and former President Donald Trump are set to appear in federal court in Washington on Thursday for what could be the final hearing in his election interference case before the November election.
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Lawyers for the government's special counsel and former President Donald Trump are set to clash in court in Washington over how the election interference case against him will proceed.
Burgeoning architects gathered on a vacant lot along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. last week as Macon-Bibb Commissioner Paul Bronson issued a challenge.
“We have a great opportunity here, guys, to really start the trend of developing MLK boulevards.”
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Envisioning a new MLK Blvd. gateway to downtown Macon: A bevy of burgeoning architects gathered on a vacant lot along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. last week as Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Paul Bronson issued a challenge.
Winder City Council member Power Evans on Wednesday delivered these remarks at a vigil held in Jug Tavern Park for victims of the Apalachee High School shooting that left four dead and nine injured.
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A suspect is in custody after opening fire at a high school in Georgia, leaving two students and two teachers dead and injuring nine other people, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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A 14-year-old student is in custody after opening fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., leaving two students and two teachers dead and injuring nine other people, officials said.
Today: A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Appalachee High School, public service commissioners vote to grant a Georgia railroad company private land, and the CDC in Atlanta prepares to bring thousands of workers back into the office: gpb.org/gatoday
Police rushed to Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Ga., on Wednesday after a shooting was reported. A suspect is in custody, officials said. It's not yet known how many people were shot.
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Police rushed to Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Ga., on Wednesday after a shooting was reported. A suspect is in custody, officials said. It's not yet known how many people were shot.
In an interview with All Things Considered, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson shares stories of marriage and parenthood, including one aspect that briefly had her reconsidering whether she would pursue a seat on the nation’s highest court.
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In a new interview with NPR, Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about ethics in the Supreme Court, as well as stories about family, marriage and parenthood.
Injuries have been reported after a school shooting at Apalachee High School, which was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium.
One suspect was in custody, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
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A Georgia sheriff's office says injuries have been reported after a school shooting at a high school. The school was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium. The sheriff's office says one suspect is in custody, but didn't immediately provide further details.
The Atlanta City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 3, to ban data centers along and near the Atlanta BeltLine and within a half-mile of MARTA stations.
The new legislation aims to preserve new residential and mixed-use developments, trails and green space.
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The Atlanta City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 3, to ban data centers along and near the Atlanta BeltLine and within a half-mile of MARTA stations.
Lawmakers, industry leaders and subject matter experts are huddling together to dig into some of the thornier issues that proved too unwieldy to tackle during a jam-packed three-month legislative session last winter.
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College football is back, pumpkin-flavored everything has returned, and the legislative study committee schedule is loaded with meetings. Lawmakers, industry leaders and subject matter experts are huddling together to dig into some of the thornier issues that proved too unwieldy to tackle during a j...
Today: Republican VP candidate JD Vance plans a town hall meeting in Braselton, AT&T workers across the Southeast continue their strike, and Atlanta's Mayor says the city will dedicate $60 million dollars to address Atlanta’s growing homeless population: gpb.org/gatoday
The South Korean automaker unveiled the new EVs on Tuesday in Savannah, Georgia, a few miles from Hyundai's huge new factory that will begin producing the vehicles before the year's end.
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Hyundai is aiming to broaden the appeal of its Ioniq 5 electric SUVs with 2025 models boasting improved battery range and additional charging options. The South Korean automaker unveiled the new EVs on Tuesday in Savannah, Georgia, a few miles from Hyundai's huge new factory that will begin producin...
A federal judge in Atlanta ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming" while the family of one of the song's co-writers pursues a lawsuit against the former president over its use.
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A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming." The estate of Isaac Hayes Jr. filed a lawsuit last month alleging that Trump, his campaign and several of his allies had infringed its copyright and should pay damages.
The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to vote Sept. 17 on Georgia Power’s proposal to burn wood pellets and other organic materials to generate energy and has raised environmental concerns and high costs being passed on to customers.
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The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to vote Sept. 17 on Georgia Power’s proposal to burn wood pellets and other organic materials to generate energy and has raised environmental concerns and high costs being passed on to customers.
This is pretty much all anyone needs to know about defending champion Coco Gauff's 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to Emma Navarro in the U.S. Open's fourth round on Sunday: Gauff wound up with more double-faults, 19, than winners, 14.
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Coco Gauff's loss in the U.S. Open's fourth round follows a third-round loss by defending men's champion Novak Djokovic, and was the latest in a series of early exits for Gauff in recent weeks.
In A Devil Went Down to Georgia, author Deb Miller Landau details the shocking events that followed Lita’s murder in 1987, including the surprising lack of evidence, racial bias in the justice system, and the international manhunt for Lita’s killer.
The 1987 murder of Lita McClinton Sullivan sent shockwaves through the affluent Atlanta suburb of Buckhead. The neighborhood, with its stately mansions and top-tier schools, was not the kind of place where women were gunned down in cold blood in broad daylight. In A Devil Went Down to Georgia, autho...
This "Legislative Huddle" series will peel back the curtain on the committee work being done. "Morning Edition" host, Pamela Kirkland, sat down with GPB’s Donna Lowry to find out what they’re working on.
When the legislative session ends in Georgia, the work doesn't stop. "Legislative Huddle" is a new series with Donna Lowry, host of GPB's "Lawmakers," that shows the work that goes on when the session ends.
Former Gov. Nathan Deal’s children book honoring his late wife of 56 years, Sandra, has been a hit with reviewers and readers.
On stage, Deal has been delighting statewide audiences using an assortment of voices representing the characters in the book.
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Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University, joins GPB's Pamela Kirkland to discuss the competitive race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Listen:
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Georgia has long been considered a battleground in the 2024 presidential contest, but since VP Harris ascended to the top of the ticket, polls show a more competitive race between her and former President Donald Trump. Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University,...
Georgia’s top election official has greenlit a trio of independent and third-party presidential candidates after an administration law judge said they should not appear on the ballot this November.
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Georgia’s top election official has greenlit a trio of independent and third-party presidential candidates after an administration law judge said they should not appear on the ballot this November.
Seven people were killed and dozens were injured in Mississippi after a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20 on Saturday morning, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
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Seven people were killed and dozens were injured in Mississippi after a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20 on Saturday morning. The bus was traveling near Bovina in Warren County.
The Trump-Kemp relationship has been poisoned for year, but a recent meeting between Lindsey Graham and Kemp at a private fundraiser in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood helped set in motion a détente.
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The Trump-Kemp relationship has been poisoned for years, driven largely by Kemp's refusal to stop the certification of Trump's 2020 loss in the state to Democrat Joe Biden. But a recent meeting between Lindsey Graham and Kemp at a private fundraiser in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood helped set in m...
If you looked up in the sky around Exit 82 on !-20 Thursday, (you're welcome, distracted Conyers motorists!) — that drone show was courtesy of Georgia superstar Usher, owner of the state's first Dave's Hot Chicken franchise.
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If you looked up in the sky around Exit 82 on !-20 Thursday, (you're welcome, distracted Conyers motorists!) — that drone show was courtesy of Georgia superstar Usher, owner of the state's first Dave's Hot Chicken franchise. “Once I tried Dave’s Hot Chicken and spoke with the founders of the b...
Two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani are asking a court to award them the cash-strapped former New York City mayor's apartment and other property as they ramp up efforts to collect on the debt.https://bit.ly/4enUctZ
Two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani are asking a court to award them the cash-strapped former New York City mayor's apartment and other property as they ramp up efforts to collect on the staggering debt.
Midge Ure is known as one of the most hardworking, multitalented and genuine players in the music business.
He spoke with GPB's Kristi York Wooten about the camaraderie of putting together Live Aid —and the setlist of songs he's playing on the road now: https://bit.ly/4g8KjSe
Today: VP Harris holds a rally in Savannah, the first since accepting her party's nomination, dozens walk off the job at Fulton County Jail, and a new book looks into the role of race and privilege in the pursuit of justice for a man who murdered his wife: gpb.org/gatoday
For the week ending Aug. 30, Georgia's senators worked on securing funding to build more EV chargers, and delivered funding to help nonprofit organizations secure housing for veterans, prevent homelessness, and protect Georgia motorcyclists on the road.
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For the week ending Aug. 30, the senators worked on securing funding to build more EV chargers in Georgia, deliver funding to help nonprofit organizations secure housing for veterans, prevent homelessness, and protect Georgia motorcyclists on the road.
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Winder City Council member Power Evans on Wednesday delivered these remarks at a vigil held in Jug Tavern Park for victims of the Apalachee High School shooting that left four dead and nine injured. For more updates: https://bit.ly/4dRvy4O
Today: Republican VP candidate JD Vance plans a town hall meeting in Braselton, AT&T workers across the Southeast continue their strike, and Atlanta's Mayor says the city will dedicate $60 million dollars to address Atlanta’s growing homeless population: gpb.org/gatoday
Midge Ure is known as one of the most hardworking, multitalented and genuine players in the music business. He spoke with GPB's Kristi York Wooten about the camaraderie of putting together Live Aid —and the setlist of songs he's playing on the road now: https://bit.ly/4g8KjSe
Today: VP Harris holds a rally in Savannah, the first since accepting her party's nomination, dozens walk off the job at Fulton County Jail, and a new book looks into the role of race and privilege in the pursuit of justice for a man who murdered his wife: gpb.org/gatoday
In Georgia, as in much of the South, many private schools were founded as whites only institutions in the early days of school integration. Enrollment in those schools is still mostly white. So, what is it like for the few Black students today? In collaboration with ProPublica, GPB’s Grant Blankenship has more: https://bit.ly/4cNHC5Y
Today: Democrats sue Georgia Elections Board over rules they say could delay certification, Georgia's secretary of state decides who can be on this year's presidential ballot, and new technology helps babies with respiratory problems breathe on their own: gpb.org/gatoday
A team of Georgia Tech engineers developed a custom 3-D printed splint to support a newborn's airway. Atlanta is one of the only places nationwide to offer the surgery. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on the lifesaving device, and one of its four recipients: https://bit.ly/3yN311j
The beloved Australian rock band is back — and makes a rare appearance at Atlanta’s Chastain Park Amphitheater on Aug. 30. GPB's Kristi York Wooten spoke with members of the band Crowded House ahead of its long-awaited return to Georgia. Listen: https://bit.ly/3Z2N5m7
Working people living in motels are considered a "hidden homeless" population. An alliance of nonprofits are working to move 1,000 affected families in Atlanta to stable housing by next summer. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports. https://bit.ly/3ACsHxU
Today: A group of non-profits works to combat so-called "hidden" homelessness, a state judge rules to keep third party candidates off of Georgia's presidential ballot, and WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark draws a record-breaking crowd to State Farm Arena: gpb.org/gatoday
Hear about the tight-knit community of musicians in Valdosta and the DIY spirit that fuels Mama Stone's creative endeavors. From playing in local bars to stages in Florida to Atlanta, the band discusses the trials and triumphs of being an independent band: https://bit.ly/3Mitzu7
This weekend, DeKalb County officials will gather to dedicate a statute of the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis. On this week's Salvation South, editor Chuck Reece shares memories of his conversations with John Lewis: https://bit.ly/4cyUxbT
The quartet known for its country and Southern gospel recordings — and its 1982 hit "Elvira" — headlines tonight at the Anderson Music Hall. Oak Ridge Boys bass singer Richard Sterban talked with GPB about his career with the group. Listen: https://bit.ly/3ABu7IY
Today: Officer misconduct leads a Georgia prosecutor to drop charges in three murder cases, Georgians speak at the last day of the Democratic National convention in Chicago, and a Savannah columnist talks about her new book of essays: gpb.org/gatoday
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination for president on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, Georgia Democrats cheered her on at a watch party in Atlanta. GPB's Sarah Kallis reports: https://bit.ly/3XfAISg
Today: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan urges Republicans to vote for Harris, historical preservationists work to uncover the forgotten stories of Oak Ridge Cemetery in Macon. And as the Braves take on the Phillies, a rivalry between two players reignites: gpb.org/gatoday
Black Americans are about twice as likely as white Americans to suffer from Alzheimer's or other dementias. @AlterDementia aims to reduce stigma of dementia and better equip the faith community to serve those most in need. GPB's Pamela Kirkland reports: https://bit.ly/3XcAOu5
Today: The state board of elections adopts a new rule critics say could delay certification; A new program offers financial assistance to Atlanta business owners; And a Georgia church makes efforts to reduce stigma and help those affected by Alzheimers: gpb.org/gatoday
Today: A new report says Georgia is one of the worst states for women's health, Gov. Kemp announces lowered expectations for Pathways to Coverage. And a new podcast explores bodies found around a crematorium in northwest Georgia more than 20 years ago: gpb.org/gatoday
Salvation South editor Chuck Reece believes the music we take to heart when we're young can change us forever. He's here with some thoughts on that: https://bit.ly/3WNn4EK
