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Lionel Richie performs at the 2022 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG.
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Lionel Richie | Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize

Tuskegee's own Commodore turned inescapable pop singer-songwriter turned current American Idol judge - not to mention influencers Nicole and Sophia's dad - Lionel Richie receives the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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The extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage will enable low-income moms to keep their health care coverage for a full year, ensuring they have insurance during a vulnerable time for their health.

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This image provided by Georgia Department of Corrections shows Virgil Presnell. The life of Virgil Presnell, a Georgia man set to be executed Tuesday, May 17, 2022 for killing an 8-year-old girl should be spared, his lawyer argues, explaining that her client has significant cognitive impairments that likely contributed to his crimes and has suffered horrific abuse in prison.

Georgia appeals order staying execution set for Tuesday

The state of Georgia is appealing a judge’s ruling that stayed the execution of a man who killed an 8-year-old girl and raped her 10-year-old friend 46 years ago. Virgil Delano Presnell Jr. abducted and attacked the two girls as they walked home from school in Cobb County, just outside Atlanta, in May 1976.

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Georgia school teachers creating new lesson plans to comply with culture war laws

Starting in the fall, history teachers will be navigating a raft of new laws passed by the state Legislature and signed by Gov. Brian Kemp ostensibly aimed at taking politics out of classrooms.

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GPB invites you to an advance, private screening of the highly-anticipated new feature film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - including an exclusive VIP Reception!

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GPB Education is pleased to announce the launch of our newest virtual learning journey, the National Prisoner of War Museum. Developed in partnership with the Friends of Andersonville, this virtual learning journey explores the nation's only museum solely dedicated to interpreting the American prisoner of war experience. 

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