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Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.

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GPB evening headlines for September 13, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones won't face criminal prosecution with Trump and others in Georgia's 2020 election interference case.

Former Defense Secretary, General James Mattis, spoke at a new building's dedication at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville.

The last of 76 defendants in a massive South Georgia drug trafficking organization has been convicted on all charges after a trial.

September 13, 2024
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Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee presides over a hearing is to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the case because of a relationship with Nathan Wade, special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, Friday, March, 1, 2024, in Atlanta.

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GPB morning headlines for September 13, 2024

The judge overseeing the Fulton County election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others has tossed out three counts in the indictment, including two brought against the former president.

Historical preservationists in Macon have announced their annual list of important buildings in need of intensive care.

Georgia Military College cut the ribbon on a new leadership center in Milledgeville Thursday.

September 13, 2024
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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, announces plans for an increased state income tax deduction for children Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Atlanta. The increased deduction could save parents about $55 per child per year, or about $150 million statewide.

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GPB evening headlines for September 12, 2024

School threats have been reported across the state after last week's Apalachee High School shooting killed four and wounded nine.

Advocates for public housing tenants in Georgia are demanding leaders address their concerns about substandard living conditions.

Ratepayers and advocacy groups spoke out today against a Georgia Power proposal to use more biomass to generate electricity.

September 12, 2024
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A sign warns of a gun-free school zone, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Winder, Ga. Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones says he wants to pay a $10,000 yearly stipend to teachers who pass firearms training, allowing them to carry guns in school.

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GPB morning headlines for September 12, 2024

A new study of gun owning parents finds many believe teaching children proper gun handling and safety is more critical than providing safe gun storage.

Tenants and former tenants of public housing developments showed up at the Atlanta headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development last week demanding leaders address their concerns about poor living conditions. 

September 12, 2024
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Colt Gray, charged as an adult with four counts of murder, sits in the Barrow County courthouse during his first appearance for the Wednesday shooting at Apalachee High School, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Winder, Ga.

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GPB evening headlines for September 11, 2024

The mother of the accused gunman in the Apalachee High School shooting is apologizing to victims' families.

Georgians are remembering the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th, 2001.

Georgia voters from both sides of the aisle flocked to debate watch parties to support their candidate last night.

September 11, 2024
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This combination of photos taken at campaign rallies in Atlanta shows Vice President Kamala Harris on July 30, 2024, left, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on Aug. 3.

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GPB morning headlines for September 11, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off last night in a debate in Philadelphia. Here in Georgia voters from both sides of the aisle flocked to debate watch parties to support their candidate.

Many students in Barrow County went back to class Tuesday. School officials have promised students and parents more security and mental health resources.

The largest water treatment plant in Fulton County officially will reopen this week with new and upgraded facilities.

September 11, 2024
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About a half-dozen safety vest-wearing airline crew member stand around the tail end of a jet, its tail twisted, damaged and standing, perpendicular to its usual position, on an airport taxiway.

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GPB evening headlines for September 10, 2024

A passenger aboard a Delta Air Lines flight is describing a "terrifying" collision between two aircrafts taxiing for departure from ATL.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continues to share concerns about recent changes coming from the State Election Board.

Many students in northeast Georgia's Barrow County headed back to class, six days after the shooting at Apalachee High School.

September 10, 2024
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Flowers, balloons, signs, candles and other symbols of support are shown on a sidewalk next to a door.

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GPB morning headlines for September 10, 2024

Many students in Barrow County are headed back to class today.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continues to share his concerns about recent changes to the State Election Board.

September 10, 2024
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Flowers, balloons, signs, candles and other symbols of support are shown on a sidewalk next to a door.

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GPB evening headlines for September 9, 2024

A mother's warning to Apalachee High School officials is raising questions about the moments before the deadly mass shooting.

State officials have opened a community center to help area residents cope with mental health and other needs after the shooting.

Chatham County schools are now using military-style maps to help first responders in the event of an active-shooter scenario.

September 09, 2024
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GPB morning headlines for September 9, 2024

In Winder, public school students will not be in class Monday. County officials canceled school after last Wednesday’s school shooting.

A month after Tropical Storm Debby deluged Georgia’s coast, many residents there are still dealing with flooded homes and applying for federal disaster aid.

According to the latest census, 1.2 million people under 65 years old in Georgia do not have health insurance. That includes children. 

September 09, 2024
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Students and parents file out of the campus of Appalachee HIgh School in Winder, Ga., after being released from lockdown following the school shooting there Sept. 4, 2024.

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GPB evening headlines for September 6, 2024

The Apalachee high school student accused of killing two of his fellow students and two teachers appeared in court today along with his father who also faces charges. 

Presidential campaigns weigh in on gun policy.

September 06, 2024
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Those in attendance at the prayer vigil pictured at Jug Tavern Park in Winder. Grant Blankenship/GPB News

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GPB morning headlines for September 5, 2024

The investigation continues today in the shooting deaths of four people at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. 

The community of Winder gathered last night for a candlelight vigil at a local park.

September 05, 2024
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A lifeflight helicopter takes off for Atlanta from Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

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GPB evening headlines for September 4, 2024

Georgia law enforcement agencies are responding to a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, northwest of Atlanta.

September 04, 2024
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at the annual State of the City address in downtown Atlanta on March 28, 2023.

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GPB Morning Headlines for September 4, 2024

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday the city will be dedicating $60 million towards helping Atlanta’s growing homeless population.  

Macon’s Middle Georgia State University has launched a new program to address stubborn local social issues through academic research.

Researchers at Emory University’s School of Medicine are looking for patients to enroll in a new clinical trial to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

 

September 04, 2024
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GPB morning headlines for September 3, 2024

A new initiative in Southeast Georgia’s Brunswick aims to bring more funding, accountability and focus to help prevent homelessness.

A new health plan available in Georgia offers a zero-dollar deductible and co-pay.

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