Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
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Narrative Edge from Georgia Public Broadcasting highlights books with Georgia connections. Hosted by two of your favorite public radio book nerds who also happen to be your hosts of All Things Considered on GPB radio, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya . In this podcast Peter and Orlando will introduce you to authors, their writings, and the insights behind their stories mixed with their own thoughts and ideas on just what gives these works the Narrative Edge.
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The political game in Georgia is more dynamic than ever. From local elected officials to state and federal government, we're facing complicated issues. On "Political Rewind" we take the time to break down these issues, speaking directly to the decision makers. We not only get you caught up on the week that was in state politics, but we look ahead so that you will stay informed.
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The Northeast Georgia flagship public radio station is part of the GPB radio network, located in the Swanson Center of Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia.
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Updated throughout the day, this podcast features Georgia Public Broadcasting's Radio News Team. Our reporters give you the latest statewide news and features from all across the state.
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It’s been nearly three years since a failed attempt to overturn Georgia’s presidential results. Now, a grand jury in Atlanta will soon decide if former President Donald Trump and his allies will face criminal charges for their actions. In this special season of Battleground: Ballot Box, Georgia Public Broadcasting political reporter Stephen Fowler continues to track the fight for who we vote for and how those votes are counted with an in-depth look at historic investigation into election int ...
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On Second Thought is a one-hour news talk show hosted by Virginia Prescott that airs at 11 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Timely conversations about all topics relating to Georgia and the South — including politics, healthcare, education, music, literature and race. We bring you stories you won't hear elsewhere and voices that are often ignored. Subscribe for weekly episodes that highlight the stories and characters that are impacting the civi ...
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“Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct assistant professor and Thomas is a doctoral student in the department. Our intended audience is people who find personal finance a bit scary and frustrating but still need help,” Goren said. The focus is less on money and more on quality o ...
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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.
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"Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot" tells the story of one of the first major Civil Rights Era riots in the South. The immediate cause of the riot in Augusta, Ga. was the brutal murder of Charles Oatman, an African American teenager held by police in the county jail. During the riot, six Black men were killed by white police officers, all of them shot in the back. In a collaboration, students at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts join GPB in telling this story.
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The coronavirus pandemic has us all asking a lot of questions: How long will I have to practice “social distancing”? Will there be a cure for COVID-19? Can I ever touch my face again? WABE health reporter Sam Whitehead and guests will try to answer those questions. He’ll talk with experts, public officials, journalists, and everyday people about how the coronavirus is affecting their lives.
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In 1991, seven black and five white jurors convicted Troy Davis of murder in the shooting death of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on Georgia’s deathrow for 20 years. Leading up to his execution, there were mass protests. Some of Davis’ supporters included Pope Benedict XVI, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and former Republican Congressman Bob Barr of Georiga. Their efforts to stop the execution weren’t successful. On September 21, 2011, the state of Georgia executed Tro ...
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Coffee Conversations with Rose Scott – Live from Tucker, GA
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On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we’re live from The Corner Cup Coffee in Tucker for Coffee Conversations. For today’s topic, we’ll discuss how Atlanta’s growth is impacting nearby cities, like Tucker, which has added nearly 4,000 residents in just the past decade alone. We’ll talk to elected officials and business leaders about how the expa…
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Jewish students respond to protests; VP Harris to visit ATL; Carson McCullers book
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On the Friday April 26th edition of Georgia Today: Jewish students responds to campus protests over the war in Gaza; Vice President Kamala Harris makes plans to visit Atlanta next week; And we'll hear part two of my conversation with the author of a new biography of Carson McCullers.
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Israel-Hamas War sparks Emory protests, pushback at Biden's Morehouse commencement; Challenges of accessing maternal healthcare
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On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we have an on-scene report from Emory University by WABE Reporter Chamian Cruz. Protesters of the Israel-Hamas war clashed with law enforcement today, leading to several arrests. Also, Host Rose Scott interviews Morehouse College’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Kendrick Brown, ab…
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Police disperse protestors at Emory; Black mayor conference; Carson McCullers book
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On the Thursday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today: Police disperse protesters at Emory University as campus demonstrations take place across the state; Black mayors from around the country are gathering in Atlanta this week — 50 years since the election of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson; and a new book dives into the life and mind of…
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Addressing the Progress, Inequities & Needed Training in Maternal Healthcare
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On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we begin a two-part series on maternal healthcare in Georgia. Host Rose Scott speaks with OB/GYNs and doulas about what needs to be done to improve maternal health outcomes. Guests Include: Dr. Donna Adams Pickett, an Obstetrician & Gynecologist at Augusta Women’s Health & Wellness Tamara Akua Hunter, the fou…
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Human trafficking bill; Heat injury tools; Magnet fisher uncovers evidence
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp signs a human trafficking bill, the latest in a flurry of bill signings; the CDC is partnering with the National Weather Service to help address heat related injuries; and a Georgia magnet fisher uncovers new evidence in a nine-year-old murder case.…
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Dept. of Corrections held in contempt; Tick map; School choice bill becomes law
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, April 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Dept of Corrections is in trouble for failing to fix certain practices deemed unconstitutional; a new map lists the locations of Georgia's most common tick species; and Gov. Brian Kemp signs into law a controversial school choice bill.…
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Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom
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In this episode, we unravel the complex story of Alvin Ridley, the "Zenith Man," a television repairman from a small town in Georgia who was accused of murdering his wife in 1997. Despite his eccentric behavior and a town's suspicion, the truth revealed a different narrative. Join Orlando Montoya and Peter Biello as they discuss the new book, "Zeni…
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Two broods of cicadas will emerge this spring; Have DEI initiatives shifted following SCOTUS decision to end race-conscious admissions?
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Cicadas will soon start to emerge in Georgia and across the U.S. Dr. Samuel Ramsey, an entomologist and founder and director of the Ramsey Research Foundation, explains why cicada swarms happen, the habits of the insects, and their cycles. He also discusses what science still has to learn about cicadas. Plus, we air WABE education reporter Juma Sei…
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Solar panels boosted; Certificate of Need requirements ended; Voter reg. deadline
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LISTEN: On the Monday, April 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia is getting a big financial boost from the White House to help with solar panel adoption; Gov. Brian Kemp signs a law relaxing some requirements for the construction of rural county hospitals; and today is the deadline to register to vote in May's upcoming primary election in Georgia.…
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TikTok ban; Orange Crush festival; Rico Wade remembered
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LISTEN: On the Friday, April 19 edition of Georgia Today: How the federal legislation on TikTok could affect Georgia content creators; a look at how organizers of Tybee Island's Orange Crush festival could be on the hook for costs to taxpayers; and we remember Atlanta rap pioneer Rico Wade.
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The Final Face/Off Friday; WCLK marks 50 Years
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On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, in Part 2 of our interview with DJ Rasta Root and DJ Jah Prince, host Rose Scott talks with the DJs about playing their final Face/Off Friday at MJQ Concourse. The popular nightclub has drawn diverse crowds of music lovers for more than two decades. MJQ will soon relocate to Underground Atlanta. Then, WABE’s …
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Climate Cafés creates space for climate discussions; College student shares journey after fleeing home country
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On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, severe weather experts blame climate change for the intensifying hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires that we’ve seen over the past few decades. These more frequent signs of climate change are also causing anxiety for a growing number of Americans. To address these concerns and discuss solutions, Climate Cafés…
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Kemp signs tax-cutting bills; Georgia stalled in Pre-K enrollment; RIP Dickey Betts
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, April 18 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs tax-cutting bills into law; a new report shows Georgia stalled in its efforts to boost pre-K enrollment; and we remember Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers, who died today at the age of 80.
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ATL mayor on protester vandalism; School-based health centers; Augusta National heist
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 17 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says vandalism won't stop the construction of the controversial police training center; a statewide program provides needed medical care in some rural areas; and an Augusta man is charged with trafficking stolen merch from the Augusta National Country Club.…
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Impact of Georgia Power expansion plan; Young Business: Entrepreneur shares journey into roofing industry
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On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, the Georgia Public Service Commission voted 4-1 to give Georgia Power the ability to expand a power plant and buy more electricity from other utilities. This will enable the utility to provide power to an influx of businesses in the state. WABE climate reporter Emily Jones recaps the hearings and explains whe…
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Today on Political Rewind, election integrity is a hot issue for voters as the November general election approaches. Joining us on today’s show is the CEO of Fair Fight Action, one of the more prominent organizations to tackle election issues in recent years.
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Political Rewind with Bill Nigut for July 17, 2020.
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Political Rewind with Bill Nigut | July 20, 2020.
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Postmaster General senate hearing; Atlanta trail project; Savannah Trolley Tour noise
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On the Tuesday April 16th edition of Georgia Today: Postmaster General Louis Dejoy faces tough questions about mail delivery delays before the U.S. Senate; Atlanta works to finish part of a trail connecting the city to the Chattahoochee River; And Savannah attempts to cut down on noise created by tour operators in the city's historical district.…
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New report sheds light on retail theft crackdown; Remembering Rico Wade and Faith Ringgold
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Thea Sebastian, the executive director at The Futures Institute, and Hanna Love, a fellow at The Brookings Institution, discuss their report “Separating fact from fiction” in retail theft across the U.S.” As retailers step up security measures and stricter antitheft laws take effect in states across the nation, their study claims shoplifting occurr…
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Commission vote on GA Power request; Savannah requires gun locks; Tax Day discounts
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On the Monday April 15th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Public Service Commission votes tomorrow on Georgia Power's request to generate more electricity; The city of Savannah is requiring locks for guns left inside motor vehicles; And we'll give you the scoop on businesses offering discounts to help offset your Tax Day Blues.…
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How to protect yourself this pollen season; Atlanta DJs reflect on the cultural significance of MJQ Concourse
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Georgia’s allergy season officially stretches from early spring to late fall. However, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma's Pollen counter, pollen has started to spike as early as February this year. Emory School of Medicine Assistant Professor Pedro Lamothe discusses the severity of pollen season, the health risks and what Georgians can do to g…
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USPS oversight hearing planned; New MARTA stations proposed; Coal ash ponds
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On the Friday April 12th edition of Georgia Today: A senate hearing is planning on looking into delays at the US Postal Service; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveils the proposed locations for three new MARTA stations; And we’ll take a closer look at Georgia Power’s plans to close toxic coal ash ponds.…
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More than 700,000 Georgia households at risk of losing internet access if ACP program ends in April
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A federal program that helps 1 in 6 Georgia households pay for high-speed internet could soon end. Applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are now closed as President Biden urges Congress to pass funding to extend the subsidy program. Rashad Robinson, the president of Color Of Change, discusses how Georgians could be impacted if …
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Prosecutor named in Jones case; Hope for peach farmers; Pension for former Brave
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On the Thursday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; And an online petition is encouraging the Atlanta Braves to put a 67-year-old Savannah resident…
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Is “greedflation” keeping prices high for consumer goods?
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A federal report suggests grocery stores are making huge profits off what's being called "greedflation," the economic idea that businesses kept prices high well after pandemic-era demands cooled off. Dean Baker, a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), discusses “greedflation” and the latest inflation report, which …
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Georgia Today: EPA limits chemicals in water; Opioid lawsuit settlement website; Atlanta pro hockey
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On the Wednesday April 10th edition of Georgia Today: Money from a sprawling opioid lawsuit settlement is now available to eligible Georgians; A man who has spent 22 years in prison will now get a new trial; And could Atlanta finally be ready for a new professional hockey team?
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New book explores how agencies are contributing to excessive punishment and mass incarceration
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Lauren-Brooke a former prosecutor and the head of the criminal justice program at the Brennan Center for Justice, discusses the new book, "Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration." The book contains essays from scholars, practitioners and activists— exploring why federal, state and local agencies are contributing to …
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Norfolk Southern settles class action suit; Okefenokee Mine public comments deadline
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On the Tuesday, April 9 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern agrees to pay more than $600 million to settle a class action lawsuit; it's the last day to submit written comments on a plan to mine near Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; and a former chief financial officer for the city of Atlanta pleads guilty to steal…
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When a massive asteroid hurtles toward Earth, humanity braces for annihilation—but the end doesn’t come. In fact, it isn’t an asteroid but a three-mile-tall alien that drops down, seemingly dead, outside Little Springs, Nebraska. Dubbed “the giant,” its arrival transforms the red-state farm town into a top-secret government research site and major …
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Complaint filed against Emory; Alzheimers study; Aaron 715th Home Run anniversary
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On the Monday April 8th edition of Georgia Today: Two advocacy groups file a complaint against Emory University for creating what they say is a hostile environment for Muslim students; Researchers recruit older patients for a new Alzheimer's study; And its the fiftieth anniversary of the night Braves outfielder Hammerin' Hank Aaron became a basebal…
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Georgia-based astronomers describe what to expect during 2024 solar eclipse; 50 years later: How Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715 home run changed the game of baseball
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Crowds in Georgia and people across the U.S. are gearing up for the 2024 Great North American Eclipse. The eclipse’s path of totality stretches across 13 states. Georgia is not included in the path of totality, but Atlanta is expected to experience the effects of a partial eclipse. Show host Rose Scott talks with Georgia-based astronomy experts Dr.…
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Georgia Republican chairman ousted; Inmate mail bomber indicted; Braves home opener
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On the Friday April 5th edition of Georgia Today: The removal process begins for the vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party after a judge found he violated state election law; and Federal prosecutors indict a state inmate accused of building and mailing bombs from inside prison.
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House passes fiscal budget for 2024; New voter registration system; baby turtles
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On the Friday, March 10 edition of Georgia Today : The Georgia House passes its version of the fiscal year 2024 budget; we explain Georgia's new voter registration system; and Zoo Atlanta introduces two tiny new additions.
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Election interference case update; Sea turtle release; MLK assasination anniversary
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On the Thursday April 4th edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump faces a setback in the Georgia election interference case; Jekyll Island hosts the largest release of rehabbed sea turtles in state history; And we mark the anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Junior.…
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56 years after assassination, MLK remembered for his efforts to inspire others to be moral leaders
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It’s been 56 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday’s special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" focused on the life and legacy of King, specifically his efforts to lead with courage and integrity to inspire others to be moral leaders. First, we Revisit Rose’s conversation with Dr. King’s attorney, Michael W. Cod…
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Multiple Ga. organizations on a mission to provide resources amid government collapse and crisis in Haiti
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Today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" focuses on the years-long crisis and government collapse happening in Haiti. It’s estimated that at least 200 gangs are controlling large swathes of territory and municipalities, mostly in Port-au-Prince. Government officials have declared a state of emergency and issued a curfew. The acceler…
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Tornado hits Conyers; Chattahoochee 'protected green space'; Keith Lee returns to ATL
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 3 edition of Georgia Today: Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado touched down in Conyers last night; Another mile of the Chattahoochee River is becoming protected green space; and food-reviewing TikToker Keith Lee says he plans to give Atlanta another try.
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Medicaid unwinding; Sales tax increase in Augusta-Richmond; Pollen hits Georgia
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On the Tuesday April 2nd edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn about one attempt to help people who lost Medicaid during Medicaid unwinding; A sales tax increase takes effect in Augusta-Richmond County; And yes, the pollen is particularly bad this year, but we may get some relief soon.
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