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2/8/23: Atlanta to return $10M in emergency rental assistance to federal government...and more news
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Atlanta to return $10M in emergency rental assistance to federal government; Georgia bill would make attacking critical infrastructure a felony; Dickens defends training center, efforts to combat crime; Georgia Supreme Court throws Camden spaceport into uncertainty
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2/7/23: Bill aims to stop Georgia scammers from getting seniors’ money...and more news
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Bill aims to stop Georgia scammers from getting seniors’ money; 30-story building poised to tower over Margaret Mitchell House; Antisemitic flyer targets Jewish sponsor of hate crime bill; Warnock, Black Caucus push Biden to make policing a theme of State of the Union
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2/6/23: Democrats vote to boost Georgia in 2024 lineup...and more news
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Democrats vote to boost Georgia in 2024 lineup; Autopsy shows training center activist shot at least 13 times; Mayor’s office revives Atlanta’s ‘Clean Energy Advisory Board’; Georgia senator files bill to restrict TikTok;
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2/3/23: Georgia House passes $32.5 billion midyear budget...and more news
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Georgia House passes $32.5 billion midyear budget; Georgia could try ranked-choice voting in cities under new bill; Many Georgia Republicans want no part of Trump’s comeback; Dickens supports Atlanta Streetcar extension
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2/2/23: Judge to decide over Georgia voter challenges...and more news
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Judge to decide over Georgia voter challenges; Federal judge bans Forsyth school board censorship of profane speech; Rivian announces 2nd round of layoffs within 7 months; ; Georgia House leaders pass midyear budget with property tax rebate
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2/1/23: Land disturbance permits set to be issued for Atlanta training center...and more news
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Land disturbance permits set to be issued for Atlanta training center; Rivian opponents refile lawsuits to challenge state’s site takeover; Fulton sheriff mulls renaming ‘Scorpion’ unit after Tyre Nichols killing
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Miami Hurricanes Football 2023 Schedule release on Twitter Space Simulcast
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This was a simulcast of a Twitter Space I hosted with Danny Price on January 30, 2023 with the schedule reveal and breaking down the 2023 schedule and some predictions for the upcoming season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-rivera73/support
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1/31/23: Faith in Georgia elections rises as fraud frenzy fades...and more news
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Faith in Georgia elections rises as fraud frenzy fades; Guilty pleas entered in 2017 killing at Atlanta’s Barcelona Wine Bar; YSL defendant files formal complaint against Fulton deputies; Leaders urge Biden to pick Atlanta for Dem convention
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1/30/23: Tyler Perry concerned about emissions near his studio...and more news
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Tyler Perry concerned about emissions near his studio; Poll reveals Georgians’ concerns that Congress cannot overcome division; Former UGA quarterback arrested in Dallas in public intoxication case; Judge rules Fulton DA must re-indict jailers in detainee’s death
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A court hearing is held as to whether the Fulton County special purpose grand jury’s final report can be made public right now. The most recent episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Breakdown podcast covers the hearing. Episode 23 – “Decisions Are Imminent” – also includes an interview with a former Atlanta prosecutor who explains why he th…
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1/27/23: Governor signs order to call up National Guard troops after violent unrest...and more news
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Governor signs order to call up National Guard troops after violent unrest; Atlanta leads state with robust addition of 126,400 jobs for the year; Poll shows Georgia voters want marijuana legalized; Some MARTA officials question Atlanta Streetcar extension
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1/26/23: Governor launches ‘new phase’ of crime crackdowns...and more news
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Governor launches ‘new phase’ of crime crackdowns; Flu, COVID and RSV all declining now in Georgia; Medical marijuana rules approved in a ‘milestone’ for sales in Georgia; Qcells partners with Microsoft to advance its clean energy goals
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1/25/23: UGA investigating events surrounding fatal crash...and more news
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UGA investigating events surrounding fatal crash; Decision on indictments in Trump probe may be ‘imminent’; Walmart, J&J partner to tackle Georgia’s Black maternal health crisis; Georgians oppose runoffs, back sports betting and abortion rights
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1/24/23: Gun tied to trooper shooting purchased by protester who was killed...and more news
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Gun tied to trooper shooting purchased by protester who was killed; Gwinnett teacher turnover rate outpaces state; Ex-Atlanta police officer charged with murder wants case moved to federal court; Georgia football player arrested on domestic violence charges
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1/23/23: Out-of-state protesters in spotlight with arrests...and more news
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Out-of-state protesters in spotlight with arrests; Mohawk Industries warns of shortfall; Employee on leave after video suggests he snuck CRT in Georgia schools;
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1/20/23: Devin Willock’s father says has no plans to sue UGA...and more news
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Devin Willock’s father says he has no plans to sue UGA; Atlanta’s homicides are up for third straight year; Georgia economy ends year with growth but shows some signs of fatigue; Details trickle out after deadly encounter at Atlanta training center site
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1/19/23: Atlanta airport leads nation for guns caught by security...and more news
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Atlanta airport again leads nation for guns caught by security; Protester dead near Atlanta training center site; Gas prices again break above $3; Looming end of pandemic funds to oust waves of Georgians from Medicaid;
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1/18/23: More details on fatal crash involving Georgia football players...and more news
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More details on fatal crash involving Georgia football players; FEMA official to visit Georgia communities impacted by storms; Georgia economy doing well, but stock market drop will hurt state revenue;
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1/17/23: King’s legacy depends on being a part of change...and more news
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King’s legacy depends on being a part of change; Georgia lawmakers begin work on Kemp’s budget
The Fulton County special purpose grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies has finished its work. In an order signed Jan. 9, Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said the special grand jury had finished writing its final report – which, if it recommends bringing charges against the former president, could be one of the …
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1/16/23: Georgia football player killed in car crash after title celebration...and more news
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Georgia football player killed in car crash after title celebration; MARTA short of cash for Atlanta, Clayton County expansions; Kemp details his budget proposals for Georgia schools; Georgia tax collections rebound, but state officials cautious about future
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1/13/23: Massive cleanup begins after strong storms in metro Atlanta...and more news
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Massive cleanup begins after strong storms in metro Atlanta; Elections might move faster with new Georgia registration system; Delta bans employees using flight benefits from Sky Clubs; CNN employees moving to Midtown campus;
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1/12/23: Kemp will call for teacher, state worker raises
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Kemp will call for teacher, state worker raises; Solar manufacturer confirms historic Georgia expansion plans; Georgia legislators pass rules on shielding their speech; Georgia ICE whistleblower files suit against private prison company
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1/11/23: Former Atlanta councilman pleads guilty to fraud charge
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Former Atlanta councilman pleads guilty to fraud charge; Georgia asks judge to uphold voting system in election security case; Georgia resumes collecting fuel tax Wednesday; Atlanta and former mayor, police chief sued in 2020 shooting
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1/10/23: Fulton special grand jury completes Trump investigation...and more news
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Fulton special grand jury completes Trump investigation; Solar panel maker Qcells expected to announce huge Georgia expansion; Lawmakers elect Georgia House Speaker Burns on quick first day
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1/9/23: Georgia teachers broke and looking to quit...and more news
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Georgia teachers broke and looking to quit; MARTA parts ways with deputy general manager; Clyde flips to McCarthy, helps him become House speaker after 15 rounds; Georgia Democrats face uphill fight to move state up on 2024 primary calendar
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1/6/23: Biden to honor former Fulton election workers on January 6th...and more news
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Biden to honor former Fulton election workers on January 6th; Third Hyundai supplier announces factory near future Georgia EV plant; Chick-fil-A investigating ‘suspicious activity’ on mobile app; Georgia’s governor blasts tailgating policy at football title game
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1/5/23: Hundreds of state workers got unemployment benefits in error...and more news
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Hundreds of state workers got unemployment benefits in error; Georgia police shootings and Atlanta homicides both increased in 2022; Cobb County families win appeal in lawsuit over mask order; Kemp vows more arrests in Atlanta training center protests
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1/4/23: Big decisions loom for Fulton County investigation of Trump...and more news
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Big decisions loom for Fulton County investigation of Trump; 19 killed on Georgia roads during New Year’s weekend; Arrest made in shooting death of Fulton sheriff’s deputy;
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12/30/22: Southwest eyes Friday return to normal schedules...and more news
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Southwest eyes Friday return to normal schedules; Atlanta police ramp up security plans for New Year’s; Jan. 6 panel releases interviews with Fulton election workers; Atlanta says cold snap is causing water issues for hundreds of residents
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12/29/22: Southwest chaos continues...and more news
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Southwest chaos continues; Diesel prices down but still pinching Georgia truckers; Bond granted to protesters charged with domestic terrorism; Seventh defendant enters negotiated guilty plea in YSL RICO case
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12/28/22: Frozen pipes to sully Atlanta for weeks...and more news
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Frozen pipes to sully Atlanta for weeks; Wellstar, Augusta University Health developing plan for a partnership; 13 killed on Georgia roads during Christmas weekend; 2 inmates die within 24 hours at DeKalb jail;
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12/23/22: Metro Atlanta hiring slows in November...and more news
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Metro Atlanta hiring slows in November; Delta preparing for winter storm impact on flights across the country; Parents face scarcity of pediatric medicine as flu and cold cases rise; Head of Georgia’s troubled prison system gets new state job;
As the Fulton County special purpose grand jury investigation winds down, it’s highly likely it is putting together its report and recommendations, formally called a presentment. The most recent episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Breakdown podcast explores prior presentments issued by special grand juries and explains how the process pla…
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12/22/22: Kemp to declare state of emergency ahead of dangerously cold weather...and more news
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Kemp to declare state of emergency ahead of dangerously cold weather; US Rep. Ferguson voted in Georgia county where he no longer lives; Atlanta makes big push for the 2024 Democratic convention; Federal money coming to Georgia hospitals to help hire more workers
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12/21/22: State regulators approve Georgia Power rate hike...and more news
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State regulators approve Georgia Power rate hike; Clayton Commission considering naming Victor Hill pick as interim sheriff; How Abrams’ campaign spending led to ‘incredibly bad’ cash crunch; Cobb Elections leaves county’s move to change commission district map unchallenged;
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12/20/22: Georgia events used as evidence of Trump’s criminal intent on January 6th...and more news
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Georgia events used as evidence of Trump’s criminal intent on January 6th; Atlanta-based CNN investigative reporter Drew Griffin has died; Atlanta homicide total rises for third year with days left in 2022; Nonprofit pays off lunch debt at nearly 300 metro Atlanta schools
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12/19/22: A closer look at the terrorism charges against ‘cop city’ protesters… and more news
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Complaint alleges CHOA wrongfully fired employee over flu vaccine; Defense bill passed by Congress authorizes new spending in Georgia; A closer look at the terrorism charges against ‘cop city’ protesters; Todd and Julie Chrisley to report to prison in Florida in January
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12/16/22: Kemp bans TikTok from state devices;
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Kemp bans TikTok from state devices; Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl puts HBCU football in national spotlight; PSC staff reach agreement on new electricity rates; Georgia job growth sluggish
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12/15/22: Georgia election chief seeks change after GOP losses...and more news
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Georgia election chief seeks change after GOP losses; Texts show Georgia Republicans sharing election conspiracy theories to aid Trump; Atlanta training center protesters charged with domestic terrorism; Transgender employees in Georgia cite discrimination in lawsuit against state
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12/14/22: Feds asked to investigate multi-state ‘plot’ to copy election software...and more news
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Feds asked to investigate multi-state ‘plot’ to copy election software; Activists and authorities clashing again at Atlanta training center site; Zoo Atlanta veterinary facility due for $22 million expansion; Alleged gang member, accomplice get life in prison for Gresham Park murder;
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12/13/22: Atlanta police arrest suspect in Buckhead woman’s stabbing death...and more news
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Atlanta police arrest suspect in Buckhead woman’s stabbing death; AAA forecasts 3.5 million in Georgia will travel for year-end holidays; DOJ subpoenas Raffensperger’s office as Trump investigation continues; Clayton Schools paying outgoing superintendent $200,000-plus in separation;
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12/12/22: Georgia revenue collections down in November...and more news
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Georgia revenue collections down in November; Negotiations over Georgia Power’s rate hikes appear to stall; Georgia’s Stetson Bennett finishes fourth in Heisman Trophy voting; Resignations, new chair amid shakeup on MARTA board
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12/9/22: Kemp says no state gas tax through the holidays...and more news
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Kemp says no state gas tax through the holidays; SK and Hyundai plan Georgia electric vehicle battery plant, 3,500 jobs; MARTA removes Atlanta Streetcar cars from service over safety concerns; Man who killed 2 Cobb deputies pleads guilty, gets life in prison
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12/8/22: US Senate runoff brought high election day turnout...and more news
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US Senate runoff brought high election day turnout; Details on the Atlanta bridge shooting victims and suspects; Eight Georgians charged in $30 million unemployment benefits scheme; State must buy 26 acres for new I-285/I-20 interchange
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12/7/22: US Senate’s finale race brings steady turnout in Georgia...and more news
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US Senate’s finale race brings steady turnout and few lines in Georgia; Florida appeals court directs Flynn to testify before Fulton grand jury; Apple violated law with anti-union meetings at Cumberland store; Kemp promises Georgians more help dealing with inflation next year;
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12/6/22: Sexually transmitted diseases surging in Georgia...and more news
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Sexually transmitted diseases surging in Georgia; Delta pilots union reaches initial agreement for new labor contract; Talk show host and Georgia House candidate accused of illegal voting; City of Atlanta sues APS, DeKalb schools over annexation law; Todd and Julie Chrisley ordered to pay more than $17 million in restitution…
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S9 Ep. 20 Breakdown Bonus: It's all politics
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has legal, practical and political considerations to consider as she investigates former President Donald Trump and his allies for alleged meddling with the 2020 election. To explore the latter consideration, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast turned to Greg Bluestein, the newspaper's po…
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A fatal 17th Street shooting...and more news
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Senate candidates close Senate runoff with divergent strategies; Delta pilots union reaches initial agreement for new labor contract; Georgia could join early primary states for 2024 race
