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News Articles: Atlanta

The site of a proposed heavy mineral mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Comment Deadline Monday For Mining Near Okefenokee

The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday was considering whether to extend the public comment period for a proposal to mine for heavy minerals near the...

April 10, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Restaurants across Georgia, as well as the rest of the country, are adapting to customers taking to social isolation by switching their focus to delivery and pick-up orders.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Dining Industry Hit Hard With Customers Sheltered

Friday on Political Rewind , the restaurant and hospitality industry is being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic in Georgia and across the nation. How...

April 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Altanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appears on BBC World News April 9, 2020

Atlanta Mayor Highlights Impact Of Coronavirus On African Americans

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is highlighting the impact of the coronavirus on black Americans. In an appearance Thursday on the BBC World News,...

April 10, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
King of Pops celebrated its 10th anniversary last week.

Atlanta's Small Business King Of Pops Struggles During Pandemic

If you’ve ever spent time in Atlanta when the weather’s warm, you’ve probably seen the iconic, rainbow umbrellas on the King of Pops push carts. Just...

April 09, 2020
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby

What You Need To Know: US Military's Coronavirus Response

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

April 09, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott

GPB Evening Headlines For April 9, 2020

Georgia Primary Delayed Until June More Than 10,000 Georgians Diagnosed With COVID-19 Atlanta's Mayor Comments On Impact Of COVID-19 On Black Americans...

April 09, 2020
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  • GPB Radio News
 Public health officials across the country are attempting to 'flatten the curve' by lowering the rate of infection. Hospital beds are becoming a limited and vital resource for medical facilities.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Pandemic Reaches Small-Town Georgia

A global pandemic reaches southwest Georgia, where limited medical resources strain under new demand. Thursday on Political Rewind , our show was joined...

April 09, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Georgia's May 19 primary election is being delayed three weeks because of the coronavirus.

Georgia’s Primary Election Moved To June 9

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is postponing Georgia’s presidential primary and general primary election to June 9, delaying the vote by three...

April 09, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

What You Need To Know: Loss Amid Coronavirus

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

April 09, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry

GPB Evening Headlines For April 8, 2020

Governor Kemp Extends Stay-At-Home Order To End Of April Sen. Loeffler Will Sell Stocks, Move To Mutual Funds After Coronavirus Trading Scrutiny Lawsuit...

April 08, 2020
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  • GPB Radio News
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Public Health Emergency Extended Through May 13

Gov. Brian Kemp and the state’s top legislative leaders will renew the state’s public health emergency for another month as Georgia begins to see a...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia Wednesday, April 8.

Georgia's Stay-At-Home Order Will Extend Through April 30

Gov. Brian Kemp extended Georgia's stay-home order through April 30 as the state continues to see a rapid increase in COVID-19 testing, cases and deaths...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
The Georgia Department of Education received approval to waive testing and accountability requirements for the rest of the school year.

Georgia Department Of Education Waives Testing, Accountability Requirements

The federal government approved a request to waive testing and accountability requirements for the rest of the school year, including Georgia Milestones...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose

Sen. Kelly Loeffler Will Sell Stocks, Move To Mutual Funds After Coronavirus Trading Scrutiny

Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her husband will sell off millions of dollars of individual stocks and related stock options after a firestorm...

April 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A sample paper ballot sits on top of a scanner that tabulates and stores votes.

What’s Going To Happen With Georgia’s May 19 Primary?

As elections officials continue preparations for Georgia’s May 19 primary, the most certain thing about the process is how uncertain things will be. In...

April 08, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Leah Fleming
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