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News Articles: Atlanta

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

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A look at how many Georgia football players were selected in the NFL Draft

For fans of college and high school football in the state of Georgia, the NFL Draft is a yearly affirmation of the talent on hand. 

May 01, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson
Joel Paez, father of Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, speaks during a press conference, Monday, March 13, 2023, in Decatur, Ga. A press conference was held to give additional autopsy findings in Terán's death. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

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Two autopsies of Atlanta protester killed by police could both be valid. An expert explains

Michael Moore, a former U.S. attorney and partner at Moore Hall in Atlanta, contextualizes two autopsy report on the January killing of a protester at the site of a public safety training center in Atlanta.

April 28, 2023
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  • Peter Biello
Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

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GPB evening headlines for April 28, 2023

The University of Georgia football player involved in a crash that killed a teammate earlier this year is going to Philadelphia.

Medical cannabis provider Truelieve opened Georgia's first two medical marijuana dispensaries today in Macon and Marietta.

Georgia is distributing millions of additional dollars this year to support essential health care providers, but how it is working?

April 28, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio

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Georgia Today: Dispensaries now open; Taylor Swift bringing large crowds; Georgia in the NFL Draft

On the Friday, April 28 edition of Georgia Today: Medical cannabis dispensaries are now open; Taylor Swift and Janet Jackson are drawing large crowds to Atlanta; and Georgia was well represented in the first round of the NFL Draft.

April 28, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Governor Deals Announces the Second Round winners of Innovation in Teaching Competition.

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Georgia K-12 panel could soon erase ‘woke’ words like ‘diverse’ from training rules

What’s the difference between diversity and difference? Would you rather your child’s teacher provide equity, inclusiveness and social justice, or fair access, opportunity and advancement for all students?

April 28, 2023
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By:
  • Ross Williams
State Sen. Burt Jones (R-Jackson) officially launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.

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Political Rewind: Burt Jones targets DEI programs; Raffensperger says disinfo threatens democracy

Friday on Political Rewind: Mirroring conservative leadership nationwide, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is calling for an audit of University System spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Plus, Brad Raffensperger tells reporters disinformation is the greatest threat to democracy.

April 28, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Chase McGee
Tybee Island Police Lieutenant Emory Randolph briefs law enforcement officers from various state agencies on April 28, 2023, at the city's Burke Day Public Safety Building.

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Tybee Island preps for unpermitted ‘Peach Fest,’ explores legal options for limiting future access

City attorneys are “looking into what we can do to have better control” over island access, Tybee Island's mayor said.

April 28, 2023
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  • Benjamin Payne
Rasheeda Williams (Koko Da Doll)

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Teen arrested in death of transgender woman from documentary

A 17-year-old is in custody in connection with the shooting death earlier this month of Koko Da Doll, an Atlanta woman who gained notice in a documentary about transgender Black women and the dangers they face.

April 28, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Eagles draft Georgia's Carter, who had role in fatal crash

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the No. 9 overall pick of the NFL draft. The Eagles traded up one spot with the Chicago Bears to get a player who may have still been available because of his role in a fatal car crash.

April 28, 2023
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  • Associated Press
A male carpenter bee

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Carpenter bees can sting you and drill into wood. Here are tips to keep your home safe

Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner. Although we are welcoming warmer weather and sunshine, there are always some unwelcome guests this time of year.

April 28, 2023
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  • Chelsea Madden
The Rev. Bernice King, center, daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, granddaughter of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Yolanda Renee King, right, and artist Saya Woolfalk, left, attend during the dedication of the Coretta Scott King Peace and Meditation Garden and monument on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Monument to Coretta Scott King dedicated in Atlanta

Atlanta has a new monument and garden celebrating and honoring the legacy of civil rights activist Coretta Scott King. The Coretta Scott King Peace and Meditation Garden and monument were dedicated on Thursday, which would have been her 96th birthday.

April 27, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta Medical Center on Boulevard will close Nov. 1. (Wellstar Health System)

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GPB evening headlines for April 27, 2023

Grady Health System plans to open two new facilities to address health care needs following the closure of two Wellstar hospitals.

Tybee Island is bracing for another potential large gathering this weekend, following last weekend's Orange Crush beach party.

Officials broke ground this week on the first project of what some envision as a 100-mile long trail along the Chattahoochee River.

 

April 27, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
Seven people are shown holding shovels in a groundbreaking ceremony in a wooded environment.

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Could Atlanta's next big trail be along the Chattahoochee?

Project supporters envision a 100-mile trail connecting river communities from near Buford to near Newnan.

April 27, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya
Cannabis

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Georgia issues a few medical cannabis licenses at last, giving patients access ‘very soon’

After years of waiting, thousands of patients on Georgia’s medical cannabis registry may soon be able to legally receive their medicine.

April 27, 2023
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  • Ross Williams
Medical cannabis oil

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Georgia Today: Medical cannabis finally coming to Ga.; A Lyme disease vaccine; MLB shuts down Braves

On the Thursday April 27 edition of Georgia Today: Medical cannabis is finally coming to Georgia; a new Lyme disease vaccine is in the works; Major League Baseball has shut down the Braves' home run celebration.

April 27, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
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