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Allexa Ceballos

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Allexa Ceballos (she/her) is a Digital Content Producer and writer/reporter for GPB. Prior to joining GPB News she was a reporter at Fresh Take Georgia covering local and state politics as a reporting fellow for the Center for Sustainable Journalism. She is a graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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News Stories by Allexa Ceballos

The Jonesboro High Majestic Marching Cardinals play their instruments during their final band practice before heading off to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Jonesboro's Majestic Marching Cardinals will represent Georgia and HBCU-style bands at Macy's Parade

On Thursday morning, millions will tune in for a holiday tradition: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Among the colorful floats and bands making their way down the streets of New York City is a first-timer — the Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals.

November 27, 2024
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By:
  • Allexa Ceballos and
  • Pamela Kirkland
Storm Troopers walk in the 2024 Dragon Con parade on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

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PHOTOS: Dragon Con 2024 has come and gone. See how it looked

Dragon Con 2024 took place over a long weekend in downtown Atlanta, More than 72,000 people attended the 38th year of the five-day convention.

September 03, 2024
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By:
  • Allexa Ceballos and
  • Victoria Evans-Cash
Leanna Pierre and Kristin Elliot prepare ingredients for a red beans and rice dish.

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'Great American Recipe' finalist Leanna Pierre is using her platform to educate on food insecurity

A Georgia native and finalist on this season of GPB’s The Great American Recipe is using her platform to educate on the issue of food insecurity and summer hunger. In the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Learning Kitchen, Leanna Pierre taught viewers how to recreate two of her favorite recipes and asked them to get involved in improving their communities.

August 05, 2023
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  • Allexa Ceballos
 Yang Yang, a 25-year-old male giant panda at Zoo Atlanta entered his dayroom habitat on December 20, 2022, to find two identical boxes painted with team logos, and made his pick.

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Zoo Atlanta giant panda picks 2022 Peach Bowl winner

A giant panda at Zoo Atlanta has predicted the winner of the 2022 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

December 20, 2022
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  • Allexa Ceballos
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Zoo Atlanta will allow people to carry guns after gun rights activist challenges

Zoo Atlanta has updated its weapons policy to allow guests to carry guns onto its grounds. The zoo originally changed the policy in September, banning people from bringing guns.

November 02, 2022
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  • Devon Zwald and
  • Allexa Ceballos
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