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News Articles: Atlanta

People seek relief in the shade outside the Daybreak Day Resource Center in Macon during snack time as temperatures in central Georgia reach close to 100 degrees.

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  • Environment

How people without housing survive during heat waves in Georgia

Heat advisories across the U.S. have physicians warning about the risks of exhaustion and heat stroke from excessive exposure. Housing insecurity makes that risk higher.

July 21, 2023
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  • Sofi Gratas
A poster for 988 that says "Hope has a new name"

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  • Mental Health

Dialing 988 for mental health crisis reaches its first year. Here's why you may not have heard

We all know 911 can save a life in an emergency. But now, so can dialing 988. 

July 21, 2023
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  • Ellen Eldridge

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GPB morning headlines for July 21, 2023

Heat advisories across the U.S. have physicians warning about the risks of exhaustion and heat stroke from excessive exposure.

A new stamp commemorating the life and legacy of Georgia Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis is available today.

A historic town square in Savannah formerly named after Vice President John C. Calhoun is one step closer to getting a new name.

July 21, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
Homeless encampments line the boardwalk, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disease pandemic continues, on Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 14, 2021. Picture taken April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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GPB evening headlines for July 20, 2023

People who live outside sought shelter today as heat index values soared into the triple digits across much of Georgia today.

More than 700 bridges across Georgia can't handle increased weight limits approved earlier this year by state lawmakers.

A historic town square in Savannah formerly named after Vice President John Calhoun is one step closer to getting a new name.

July 20, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
People protesting proposed rock quarry

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Crawford County approves rock quarry, despite community pushback

More than 100 people attended a Crawford County commission meeting to protest a proposed quarry. The final decision was not what many had hoped for.

July 20, 2023
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  • Eliza Moore

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  • News

Georgia Today: Cooling shelters; Savannah Town Square renaming; Georgians in women's World Cup

On the Thursday, July 20 edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia cities are offering cooling shelters so the homeless can escape the heat; a historic town square in Savannah is one step closer to getting a new name; and two Georgia natives will be competing in the women's World Cup.

July 20, 2023
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest 2022 in Nashville, Tenn., on June 9, 2022. Country Music Television removed Aldean's music video for the newly released single “Try That in a Small Town."

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Jason Aldean's new music video was filmed at a lynching site. A big country music network pulled it

Country music star Jason Aldean has released a controversial music video for his latest single, "Try That In A Small Town." Country Music Television removed it Monday from rotation, three days after its release.

July 20, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Some residents of Crawford County, Ga. oppose a Kentucky company's plans for a granite quarry near a historic girl scout camp that opened in 1922..

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GPB morning headlines for July 20, 2023

More than a hundred people showed up at a Crawford County commission meeting Tuesday night to protest a proposed rock quarry.

Officials in South Georgia's Turner County plan to rededicate one of the region's most iconic roadside attractions Thursday night.

Thirty years ago today, a fire broke out in the press box at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium before a Braves game.

July 20, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
College Debt Can Be a Major Burden

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  • News

Georgia Today: Federal student loan relief; Georgia heat study; Bridge lifting in Savannah

On the Wednesday July 19th edition of Georgia Today: Thousands of Georgians will get long promised federal student loan relief; A new study makes an unsettling prediction for Georgia's heat preparedness; And The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking input on a bridge in Savannah. 

July 19, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona (right) spoke at Agnes Scott College on July 17 as part of an event moderated by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Maureen Downey.

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  • News

GPB evening headlines for July 19, 2023

First Lady Jill Biden and US Education Secretary Miquel Cardona visited Augusta this week to promote administration policies.

A new study finds that if a power outage struck Georgia during a heat waves, thousands of residents could be hospitalized.

A major bridge near downtown Savannah could be lifted in an effort to boost shipping on the Savannah River.

July 19, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona (right) spoke at Agnes Scott College on July 17 as part of an event moderated by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Maureen Downey.

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  • Education

U.S. education secretary on 'attacking public education' as Georgia schools prepare to open

With Georgia schools opening in the coming weeks, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spent two days in Atlanta and Augusta discussing classroom issues, including what he called the "toxic disrespect of educators."

July 19, 2023
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  • Donna Lowry
The container ship Marius sails toward the Talmadge Memorial Bridge en route to the Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal on Feb. 20, 2023.

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  • Politics

Savannah's Talmadge Bridge subject of public comment period, as state seeks to raise it for ships

Comment can be submitted online through July 27.

July 19, 2023
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  • Benjamin Payne
Atlanta Braves President and CEO Terry McGuirk speaks during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. Atlanta Braves executives say business will continue as usual under a new ownership structure following a spinoff from Liberty Media. Perhaps most notable is fans will be able to purchase stock in the newly created Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc., and become owners of the team.

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  • News

Braves executives say it's business as usual following spinoff from Liberty Media

Atlanta Braves executives say business will continue as usual under a new ownership structure following a spinoff from Liberty Media.

July 19, 2023
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  • Associated Press

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  • News

GPB morning headlines for July 19, 2023

The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking for public comment on its proposal to lift a major bridge near downtown Savannah.

More than 38,000 federal student loan borrowers in Georgia have been approved for loan forgiveness.

A $35 million medical marijuana farm is under construction in Macon.

July 19, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
 African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Reginald Jackson announces a boycott of Coca-Cola Co. products outside the Georgia Capitol on March 25, 2021 in Atlanta.

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  • News

Judge refuses to toss discrimination lawsuits over Georgia voting districts

A judge has refused to dismiss lawsuits alleging Georgia's congressional and legislative districts illegally discriminate against Black voters. U.S. District Judge Steve Jones ruled Monday that he could only decide disputes over the facts of the cases and the credibility of the witnesses after a full trial.

July 18, 2023
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  • Associated Press
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