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GPB morning headlines for January 20, 2026

Voters in a Coastal Georgia county will decide Tuesday whether large homes should be allowed on remote Sapelo Island; the NOAA says the ongoing La Niña system is coming to an end.

January 20, 2026
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GPB evening headlines for January 19, 2026

A look at how elected leaders are commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Property tax increases on Georgia homeowners could be limited to the inflation rate under a new bill.

January 19, 2026
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'The Benz' no more? Stadium to temporarily remove all corporate branding for World Cup

The process will begin in late May in compliance with FIFA regulations banning corporate logos in and around host stadiums.

January 19, 2026
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  • Amanda Andrews
5 people stand in jackets. 1 man is in front at a podium speaking. Behind them is a building under construction.

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'Do what you say you’re gonna do.' Atlanta mayor urges county to fulfill promised funding for housing

Atlanta is building hundreds of units of permanent supportive housing, but without funding promised by Fulton County, there will be service gaps.

January 16, 2026
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  • Amanda Andrews
Gov. Brian Kemp delivering his final State of the State address as governor in the House Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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GPB morning headlines for January 16, 2026

Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his final state of the State of the State address to the Legislature; Georgia Democrats call Republican tax cuts an illusion; Atlanta mayor speaks on the importance of partnerships to fight homelessness.

January 16, 2026
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A statue of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. stands at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

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6 essential events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The holiday features volunteer opportunities, free museums, concerts, church services and more. 

January 15, 2026
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  • Kristi York Wooten
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GPB morning headlines for January 15, 2026

Today is the last day to sign up for an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan for coverage this year; Gov. Brian Kemp gave a preview of his final budget priorities during the annual Georgia chamber’s Eggs and Issues event Wednesday.

January 15, 2026
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Georgia Today: Department of Corrections investigates deadly prison riot; ICE masking legislation

On the Wednesday January 14th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Department Of Corrections investigates the recent violence at Georgia's Washington State Prison which left three people dead; A new case of bird flu has been confirmed in Walker County; and Some Georgia lawmakers call for federal immigration agents to identify themselves when making arrests.

January 14, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A Delta Air Lines jet taxis across Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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GPB morning headlines for January 14, 2026

Some Georgia lawmakers want federal immigration agents to identify themselves when making arrests; Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says it expects 20% growth in earnings in the coming year.

January 14, 2026
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Georgia Today: Morris Brown College fires president; Georgia students try gene-editing therapy

On the Tuesday January 13th edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta's Morris Brown College fires its president; High school students in Forsyth County try their hand at gene-editing therapy; and Delta Airlines says it expects a significant boost in revenue in the coming year...but remains cautious.

January 13, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
The Georgia Capitol on a wintry day in 2024.

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GPB morning headlines for January 13, 2026

Monday was the first day of the 2026 legislative session in the Capitol; Georgia Department of Corrections investigates deadly violence at their Washington State Prison..

January 13, 2026
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Georgia Today: Legislative session begins; Deadly altercation at state prison leaves 3 people dead

On the Monday, Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: The issue of affordability figures prominently as the state legislative session begins; Flu continues to spread rapidly in Georgia; and a deadly altercation at a Georgia state prison leaves 3 dead, including one man whose sentence had only days remaining.

January 12, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
The 62nd Annual Wild Hog Supper took place on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to mark the start of the 2026 Georgia legislative session. Sarah Kallis/GPB

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Georgia's 2026 legislative season kicks off with annual Wild Hog Supper

Today is the first day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session. On Sunday evening, lawmakers gathered in Atlanta for their annual pre-session Wild Hog Supper to mingle and discuss legislative priorities.

January 12, 2026
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  • Sarah Kallis
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GPB morning headlines for January 12, 2026

Today is the first day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session. Sunday evening lawmakers gathered for their annual pre-session Wild Hog supper to mingle and discuss priorities; Education experts are setting their priorities for the 2026 legislative session.

January 12, 2026
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Georgia Today: MARTA prepares for the FIFA World Cup; MLK Weekend events; Jeannette Rankin

On the Friday January 9th edition of Georgia Today: MARTA officials say the transit system is getting ready to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup; A look at some Georgia events happening this weekend for Martin Luther King Day; And Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, talks about why she's a dedicated pacifist.

January 09, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
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