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GPB evening headlines for July 25, 2025

Georgia lawmakers consider eliminating the state income tax.

The Barrow County Board of Education funds two dozen school resource officer positions.

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GPB morning headlines for July 25, 2025

The federal reconciliation bill overhauls the way states can operate their own Medicaid programs; Georgia senators are considering eliminating the state income tax; the newest justice on the Supreme Court of Georgia was sworn in Thursday.

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John King is sworn in as the first elected Hispanic statewide official in Georgia.

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GPB evening headlines for July 24, 2025

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of Georgia's 2026 U.S. Senate race; planning for the impact of the federal reconciliation bill on Georgia health care has been sparse; some Georgians worry about EPA rollback of coal ash rules.

July 24, 2025
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Unlined coal ash landfills at Georgia Power's Plant Arkwright being consolidated into a single lined landfill on the bank of the Ocmulgee River in September of 2023. In addition to the liner, the new impoundment will collect any coal ash leachate for 30 years.

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GPB morning headlines for July 24, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a roll back of some rules around the management of the toxic material left after burning coal to generate electricity, so called coal ash.

Union members from across the Southeast gathered in Atlanta this week for a rally.

Officials in Savannah have announced a new resource center for people experiencing homelessness in the city's downtown.

July 24, 2025
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An architectural rendering of the future Union Mission Resource Center in Savannah.

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GPB evening headlines for July 23, 2025

Officials in Savannah today announced a new resource center for people experiencing homelessness in the city's downtown.

Officials overseeing construction of a new Augusta arena say they're going to do everything they can to recognize James Brown.

Union members from across the Southeast gathered in Atlanta last night for a rally calling for private and federal worker protections.

July 23, 2025
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GPB morning headlines for July 23, 2025

Family and advocates calling for release of Atlanta-area journalist Mario Guevara; Coffee County breaks ground on new homes for families who lost theirs in Hurricane Helene.

July 23, 2025
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GPB evening headlines for July 22, 2025

Attorneys and family members gathered at the state Capitol today to call for the release of Atlanta-area journalist Mario Guevara.

Officials in Coffee County broke ground today on eight-homes for families whose homes were destroyed during Hurricane Helene.

The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Site soon will add 136 acres of protected wetland to its footprint.

July 22, 2025
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The entrance to the Earth Lodge sits along the paved path at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. After a failed effort in 2024, Georgia legislatures reintroduced a bipartisan bill to make the Ocmulgee Mounds Georgia’s first national park on Wednesday. Elijah Smith/The Telegraph

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GPB morning headlines for July 22, 2025

The Trump administration has released federal records related to the investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Site will soon add 136 acres of protected wetland to its footprint; Heat index values today are prompting the National Weather Service to issue heat advisories for middle and south Georgia.

July 22, 2025
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People cool off on a sunny day as temperatures climb in New York City, with forecasts calling for highs to reach the upper 90s°F this Sunday and potentially touching the low 100s°F in many areas across the Midwest and East on June 21, 2025. Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images

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GPB evening headlines for July 21, 2025

Excessive heat index values are prompting the National Weather Service to issue advisories for east and central Georgia today.

Last week the Trump administration announced a 17% tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico.  Georgia growers hope for a boost.

Calls for safety changes are growing after three people drowned in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park in Macon last week.

July 21, 2025
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GPB morning headlines for July 21, 2025

A tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico could boost demand for local growers; the family of Cornelius Taylor is now suing the City of Atlanta; and a clinical trial aims to tackle the state’s high HIV rates. 

July 21, 2025
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In this Jan. 13, 2020 file photo, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr speaks at the state capitol in Atlanta. Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan is leading with her advocacy of abortion rights as she challenges Carr. The two candidates also disagree over who would best protect Georgians from crime and what’s the best approach to protect consumers and encourage businesses.

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GPB evening headlines for July 17, 2025

Twenty-four states are suing for release of $6 billion in promised grants from the Department of Education; Canadian-born general manager and CEO of MARTA resigns over immigration status; Kemp appoints Benjamin Land to fill vacant state Supreme Court seat.

July 17, 2025
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GA high school students improved this year on end-of-course tests (photo courtesy of igoghost via stockxchng)

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GPB morning headlines for July 17, 2025

Twenty-four states are suing for release of $6 billion in promised federal education grants; Marietta School Board votes to install vape detectors in school bathrooms; five Georgians were among 170 diabetic kids who traveled to lobby Congress to fund medical research.

July 17, 2025
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 Peter Hubbard won Tuesday’s runoff for the Democratic primary for a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. Photo contributed by Peter Hubbard

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GPB evening headlines for July 16, 2025

Peter Hubbard is claiming victory over Keisha Waites in the Democratic runoff for Georgia's Public Service Commission.

A committee of state lawmakers examining how elections are run held its first meeting yesterday at the state Capitol.

Georgia LGBTQ youth supporters are worried about the Trump administration ending a national suicide lifeline for LGBTQ youth.

July 16, 2025
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GPB morning headlines for July 16, 2025

A committee of lawmakers examining how elections are run held its first meeting Tuesday at the state capitol; Atlanta advances goal of 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030; the National League won last night’s MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park.

July 16, 2025
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Close up of housing voucher application with pen hovering over the 'tenant signature' line.

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GPB evening headlines for July 15, 2025

Atlanta-area landlords are receiving subpoenas from immigration authorities demanding they turn over tenant information.

State utility regulators have approved Georgia Power's plan to dramatically increase its electric generating capacity.

Atlanta is a little closer to its goal of building or preserving 20-thousand affordable housing units by 2030.

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