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News Articles: Atlanta

With more than 400,000 acres of remote wilderness, the Okefenokee Swamp is among Georgia’s wildest places. It is home to some 200 species of birds and 50 reptiles, including American alligators and snowy egrets.

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Georgia Today: Arrested journalist placed in ICE custody; Wildlife Refuge saved by nonprofit

On the June 20 edition: Journalist arrested covering Atlanta protest placed into ICE custody; nonprofit saves the Okefenokee from titanium mining; Georgia lawmakers react to Minnesota lawmakers shootings last weekend. 

June 20, 2025
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
A flock of Canada geese in a field.

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As the summer goes on, you might notice more geese lingering on your lawn

If you see Canada geese lingering about, they might be there to stay for a while.

June 20, 2025
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By:
  • Chase McGee
Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi waves to the crowd in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 after the team  prevailed over Porto in a FIFA Club World Club match.

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Lionel Messi and Miami prevail over Porto in Atlanta. Follow FIFA Club World Cup action here

GPB Sports' Jon Nelson reports from the heart of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup action in Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts 6 of the international soccer matches between June 16 and July 5.

June 20, 2025
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By:
  • Jon Nelson and
  • GPB News Staff
A pile of discarded stumps lopped off of trees toppled by Hurricane Helene by loggers in Treutlen County, Georgia.

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GPB morning headlines for June 20, 2025

GDOT improves emergency preparedness efforts, state lawmakers react after attacks on Minnesota legislators, and two fallen educators are added to a national memorial.

June 20, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Juneteenthmenu

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The celebratory food traditions of Juneteenth

One of the most prominent ways people celebrate Juneteenth is through food. Juneteenth festivities typically incorporate red foods and usually offer red drinks and cocktails. 

June 19, 2025
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By:
  • Sara Sedghi and
  • Rough Draft Atlanta
The National Memorial to Fallen Educators in Emporia, Kansas.

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Apalachee High School teachers are added to National Memorial to Fallen Educators

The teachers killed in last year's shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., are set to be honored at the site in Emporia, Kansas on June 19, 2025.

June 19, 2025
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  • Chase McGee

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Georgia Today: Public Service Commission Primary Elections; Job Corps students sue Dept. of Labor

On the Wednesday June 18th edition of Georgia Today: Voting in the Public Service Commission primaries come to a close, with low voter turnout; Job Corps students sue the US Department of Labor; and Senator Jon Ossoff criticizes the defunding of maintenance programs for military housing.

June 18, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Mario Guevara with MGNews is detained by Dekalb County Sheriff's deputies in Dekalb County, during a "No Kings" protest near Atlanta, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

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Spanish-language journalist who documents immigration raids detained for ICE after protest arrest

A Spanish-language journalist known for documenting immigration raids could face deportation proceedings after police arrested him on charges of obstructing officers and unlawful assembly as he covered a weekend protest outside Atlanta.

June 18, 2025
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  • Associated Press

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GPB morning headlines for June 18, 2025

Georgia PSC primary election results, new vaccination push from state health officials, and how an Atlanta nonprofit is helping young people impacted by trauma.

June 18, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Tim Echols

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Republican Echols wins Georgia Public Service Commission primary as Democrats head for a runoff

Republican Tim Echols has won renomination to the Georgia Public Service Commission in a primary election. Democrats Keisha Waites and Peter Hubbard appear headed to a July 15 runoff in mostly complete returns.

June 18, 2025
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  • Associated Press
 Supporters of Adriana Smith, the brain-dead pregnant Georgia woman being kept on life support, released balloons at an event marking what would have been Smith’s 31st birthday on June 15 at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta.

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Baby of Georgia woman on life support has been delivered through cesarean section, family says

The baby, Chance, was delivered Friday by emergency cesarean section and taken to the neonatal intensive care unit.

June 18, 2025
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  • Ross Williams and
  • Georgia Recorder
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Georgia Today: Arrested journalist could be deported; Atlanta tree protection; Proposed Medicaid cuts

On the June 17 edition: A journalist arrested in Georgia over the weekend could face deportation; the city of Atlanta updates its ordinance on protecting trees; and proposed federal cuts to Medicaid have some caregivers worried. 

June 17, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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GPB morning headlines for June 17, 2025

Polls are open today for Georgia voters to choose party nominees for two posts on the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock is pushing for a bipartisan bill to help shelter animals in Georgia.

Georgia historic preservation groups are scrambling amidst delays in funding distribution from the federal government.

June 17, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
At the Macon, Ga. No Kings protest. Grant Blankenship/GPB News

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Georgia Today: 'No Kings Day' protests; Cuts could affect libraries; Increase in dementia diagnoses

On the June 16 edition: National "No Kings" protests occur in many Georgia cities; federal cuts could scale back services in Georgia libraries; dementia cases in the coming years are expected to double. 

June 16, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
senior man playing with puzzles on table

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As dementia diagnoses rise, a Georgia nonprofit steps in to support caregivers

Beyond Dementia Coalition helps caregivers navigate the unique challenges of dementia and prepare communities for a growing public health crisis.

June 16, 2025
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  • Pamela Kirkland
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