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News Articles: Atlanta

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GPB Morning Headlines for March 10, 2021

In this morning's headlines, community leaders in Brunswick, where Ahmaud Arbery was killed while jogging last year, are celebrating the unanimous vote in the state House to repeal Georgia’s citizens arrest law. 

March 10, 2021
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  • Politics

Lawmakers Brief: Georgia House Passes Bill Moving 17-Year-Olds Into Juvenile Court

The Georgia House has passed legislation which moves many criminal cases for 17-year-olds from superior court to juvenile court.

March 09, 2021
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By:
  • Rahul Bali
State Rep. Al Williams and other lawmakers speak on the steps of the Glynn County Courthouse

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  • Law

Brunswick Celebrates As Citizen's Arrest Repeal Moves Forward

The state House voted unanimously to repeal Georgia's citizen's arrest law, which has been in the spotlight since the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in February 2020.

March 09, 2021
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  • Emily Jones
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  • Health Care

Georgia House Votes To Allow Visitors At Long-Term Care Facilities, Hospitals

After a long and emotional debate, lawmakers in the Georgia House passed a bill Monday that would require hospitals and long-term care facilities to allow visitors during a public health emergency.

March 09, 2021
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By:
  • Ross Williams
Protesters opposed to changes in Georgia's voting laws sit on the steps inside the State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., as the Legislature meets Monday, March 8, 2021, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

A Dozen Voting Bills, Citizen's Arrest Overhaul Survive 2021 Crossover Day

Crossover Day in the Georgia legislature was dominated by a tale of contrasts Monday: In the Senate, Republicans narrowly advanced a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting, while the House unanimously approved an overhaul of the citizen's arrest statute.

March 09, 2021
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  • Stephen Fowler
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  • Politics

Political Rewind: After Crossover Day, Movement On Election Restrictions And Citizen's Arrest

Tuesday on Political Rewind: New progress was made on major pieces of legislation as state lawmakers worked late on Crossover Day. The legislature faced a self-imposed deadline yesterday to pass bills through either body of the General Assembly. Our panel of insiders discussed the legislation that made the cut, including bills restricting absentee voting and citizen’s arrest reform.

March 09, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Legislature

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  • Law

Busy Legislative Deadline Day Includes Overhaul Of Georgia's Citizen's Arrest Law

A Civil War-era law that was originally cited as justification in the killing of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery cleared the House with a unanimous vote Monday.

March 09, 2021
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  • Jill Nolin
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GPB Morning Headlines for March 9, 2021

In this morning's headlines, a new health-monitoring app that could help communities fight contagious diseases will begin beta testing in Savannah this month. 

March 09, 2021
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  • GPB News Radio
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GPB Evening Headlines for March 8, 2021

Among this evening's headlines, Georgia's vaccine eligibility expanded Monday.

March 08, 2021
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  • GPB News Radio
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Georgia House OK's Gift Cards For Coin Operated Amusement Machines

Owners of convenience stores and restaurants featuring coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs) would be able to sell gift cards to players under legislation the Georgia House of Representatives passed Monday.

March 08, 2021
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  • Dave Williams
The Georgia State Senate passed an omnibus voting bill that would get rid of no-excuse absentee voting 29-20.

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  • Elections

Georgia Senate Republicans Pass Bill To End No-Excuse Absentee Voting

With Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and three Republican senators skipping debate, a slim majority of the Georgia Senate approved SB 241, an omnibus voting bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting after 16 years.

March 08, 2021
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  • Stephen Fowler
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  • Elections

Voting Bills Dominate 2021 Georgia Crossover Day

It's Crossover Day for the Georgia Legislature, and the Senate will focus on voting bills in particular. It's typically the last day a bill has to pass out of one chamber to be considered for the rest of the session. Watch a Special one-hour edition of Lawmakers tonight at 7 p.m. for the latest. 

March 08, 2021
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
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  • Children's Health

Poisoning Peril: More Kids Ingesting Hand Sanitizer

The state saw a 60 percent increase in poisoning calls related to sanitizer last year over 2019, says Gaylord Lopez, executive director of the Georgia Poison Center. The cases are continuing to rise so far this year.

March 08, 2021
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By:
  • Andy Miller
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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Voting Rights (And Restrictions) On Display On Crossover Day

Monday on Political Rewind: Georgia teachers are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Officials hope the move will ensure schools across the state are able to keep their doors open for in-person classes. Also, legislators face an important deadline at the state Capitol. Crossover Day at the General Assembly means any legislation unable to pass out of either legislative chamber today is potentially dead until next year.

March 08, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Supreme Court

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  • Law

Georgia Jury Trials To Restart After Pandemic Slowed Right To Speedy Trial

Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton said he’s planning to lift a year-long restriction Tuesday to allow jury trials to resume that have been on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

March 08, 2021
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  • Stanley Dunlap
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