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News Articles: Atlanta

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws in the first half of Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Coach Kirby Smart has made it clear that Carson Beck is the quarterback to beat.

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Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next

Georgia begins its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25. The Bulldogs received 60 of 63 first-place votes to easily outpoint No. 2 Michigan.

August 14, 2023
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis watches proceedings during a hearing to decide if the final report by a special grand jury looking into possible interference in the 2020 presidential election can be released Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Georgia Today: New Ph.D. program at Ga. Southern; Camden County bridges; Charges imminent for Trump?

On the Monday, Aug. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Charges for former president Donald Trump for trying to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 election could come as soon as today; we hear from the first students of Georgia Southern University's new Ph.D. program for environmental science; and why does Camden County's plan to replace aging bridges have some residents concerned?

August 14, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Photo courtesy of Flickr.com user "Mary"

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Excessive heat warnings for Georgia: Is your county affected? Check this map

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 are expected across the state.

August 14, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
A rendering of the Lenox Boardwalk as it passes Lenox Square.

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Construction of Atlanta's Lenox Boardwalk to begin in November

The project will enhance pedestrian infrastructure, traffic flow and overall appearance of the intersection at Peachtree Road and Phipps Boulevard.

August 14, 2023
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Rural Georgia gets more contraceptive options through expanded delivery of birth control implants

The Georgia Department of Public Health is kicking off its Power of Family Planning program, an initiative that aims to reduce unintended or complicated pregnancies. And women in rural Georgia stand to benefit the most. 

August 14, 2023
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  • Aaleah McConnell
The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Battleground: Ballot Box | Why Trump's grand election plan now goes to a grand jury

On this episode, we go deeper into Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of Georgia’s election and how prosecutors are likely to show those actions were tantamount to a criminal enterprise.

August 14, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Chase McGee
Darrell “Peanut” Johns enjoys sidecar rides with his dad. Mom Leslie said Darrell’s health has greatly improved since starting medical cannabis, but a recent glitch made renewing his medical card a struggle.

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Families struggle as slow rollout of Georgia’s medical cannabis program delays relief

Caregivers say recent glitches have led to problems getting or renewing medical cannabis cards in Georgia.

August 14, 2023
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  • Ross Williams
Fulton County Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis photographed in her office on Jan. 4, 2022. A request by the Georgia prosecutor who’s investigating whether Donald Trump and others broke the law by trying to pressure Georgia officials to throw out Joe Biden’s presidential election victory has been approved. Willis last week sent a letter to county superior court Chief Judge Christopher Brasher asking him to impanel a special grand jury. Brasher issued an order Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 saying the request was

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GPB morning headlines for August 14, 2023

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to seek charges against former president Donald Trump and his allies this week for failed attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

More heat is expected in Georgia today.

A plan to close sections of coastal U.S. Highway 17 and replace aging bridges has some residents concerned about public safety.

August 14, 2023
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Fifth grade Due West Elementary School teacher Katie Rinderle is shown seated in this posed photo.

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GPB evening headlines for August 11, 2023

A federal judge heard testimony about the safety and benefits of hormone therapy for adolescents struggling with gender identity.

School officials are wrapping up hearings to determine if a Cobb County teacher violated Georgia’s new divisive concepts law.

The state Department of Community Health is making significant changes to the way it conducts Medicaid renewals.

August 11, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
Sen. Jon Ossoff with Moody Air Force Base service member

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Taxpayer dollars at work: What your U.S. senators from Georgia are doing the week ending Aug. 11

This week, Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock were in Georgia and focused on new projects for the Moody Air Force Base; affordable housing for young military families; stopping Senate leadership from cutting federal support to Georgia hospitals; and resources for domestic violence resources.

August 11, 2023
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  • Ambria Burton
In this Feb. 8, 2004 file photo, OutKast members Big Boi and Andre 3000 pose in front of the three awards they won at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. In 2004 OutKast's double album, “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," was the second rap album to win album of the year.

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A history of hip-hop in Georgia: From Jack the Rapper to 'rap's epicenter'

Hip-hop may have originated in New York, but the genre now finds many of its current hitmakers in Georgia. And there are at least 50 important moments in hip-hop involving the state's artists, record labels or just events that happened here.

August 11, 2023
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  • Sonia Murray
Rasheeda speaks during an interview with the Associated Press for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Atlanta.

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Women battle misogyny to send hip-hop spinning in a new direction

Female rappers have been a part of hip-hop since its debut. At hip-hop's 50th anniversary, female rappers are taking their moment to shine – while still demanding respect and facing decades-old challenges.

August 11, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson speaks at a press conference on  August 10, 2023

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Georgia labor commissioner slams his predecessor’s handling of $105M in state money

During a press conference, Commissioner Bruce Thompson described how his office found the unremitted dollars during a comprehensive internal audit.

August 11, 2023
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  • Donna Lowry
Fifth grade Due West Elementary School teacher Katie Rinderle is shown seated in this posed photo.

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Georgia Today: 'Divisive concepts' hearing; Man dies in APD custody; Chamblee girl plays World Cup

On the Friday, Aug. 11 edition of Georgia Today: Hearings are underway for a Cobb County teacher who may be the first to be terminated under Georgia's new divisive concepts law; state law enforcement officials investigate the death of man in Atlanta police custody; and a Chamblee High student competes in the Women's World Cup. 

August 11, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
South Carolina interim head coach Mike Bobo walks down the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Bobo was named offensive coordinator at Georgia in February 2023. Bobo, a former Bulldogs quarterback and longtime assistant coach at his alma mater, also served as offensive coordinator under former coach Mark Richt.

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Georgia's new offensive coordinator is hardly a stranger. Welcome back, Mike Bobo

Georgia's new offensive coordinator is hardly a stranger in these parts. Mike Bobo played quarterback for the Bulldogs back in the 1990s. He worked on Mark Richt's coaching staff for more than a decade, including a lengthy stint calling the plays.

August 11, 2023
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