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A Microsoft logo is seen on an office building in New York City on July 28, 2015. Photo by Mike Segar/REUTERS

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GPB evening headlines for February 3, 2023

Microsoft is stopping work on a 90-acre campus that promised thousands of jobs, affordable housing and new business for Atlanta.

Popular ‘90s bands are headlining a music festival in Atlanta this weekend aimed at shining a light on Alzheimer's disease.

A new poll finds Georgians broadly support using the state's six-billion-dollar budget surplus for both tax relief and new spending.

February 03, 2023
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The Georgia Capitol building

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GPB morning headlines for February 3, 2023

Bunnie Jackson-Ransom, who was married to Atlanta's first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson, has died at age 82.

The Georgia House approved its proposal for the amended state budget that runs through June 30. 

Popular ‘90s bands are headlining a music festival in Atlanta this weekend to shine a light on a disease that’s becoming more prevalent.

More than 100 museums and historic sites in Georgia will be open to visitors free of charge part of this weekend.

February 03, 2023
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GPB evening headlines for February 2, 2023

A State Senator has filed the first of what could be several gambling bills for this legislative session.

The Georgia House approved its proposal for the amended state budget that runs through the end of June.

India is cutting its tariffs on US pecan exports by 70% in a move expected to boost Georgia farmers.

February 02, 2023
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A cannonball jellyfish is shown washed up along a sandy shore.

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Jellyfish for dinner? It's all about the proteins

A University of Georgia researcher is looking at ways to use jellyfish proteins as a food ingredient.

February 02, 2023
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State Sen. John Albers speaks on Senate Bill 11 on the Senate floor

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GPB morning headlines for February 2, 2023

The Georgia Senate yesterday passed its first bill of this legislative session.

A group of residents living near the planned site of a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing plant east of Atlanta has filed two new lawsuits aimed at stopping the project.

Georgia lawmakers are taking another look at legalizing online sports betting.

February 02, 2023
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Governor Brian Kemp is shown getting into a red car.

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GPB evening headlines for February 1, 2023

Consumers are paying a lot more for eggs.  But Georgia producers say their newfound profits are being eaten up with expenses.

A group of residents living near the planned site of Rivian's manufacturing plant has filed two new lawsuits aimed at stopping it.

Meanwhile, Governor Brian Kemp and top leaders celebrated another auto manufacturer the state Capitol yesterday.

February 01, 2023
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GPB morning headlines for February 1, 2023

North Georgia banker, Republican Johnny Chastain, has won the House seat held by the late House Speaker David Ralston.

Gov. Brian Kemp and top leaders celebrated Kia Day at the Capitol yesterday to honor the car maker's ongoing investments in Georgia’s economy.

Consumers are feeling the squeeze of higher prices at the supermarket, especially for eggs.

February 01, 2023
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is shown standing behind a podium and speaking into microphones, flanked by police officials.

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GPB evening headlines for January 31, 2023

The leaders of Atlanta and DeKalb County have reached an agreement over a planned law enforcement training center.

Those in the music business are asking state lawmakers for more resources to enhance what's now a $4 billion Georgia industry.

Prominent Democrats are making another push to get President Joe Biden and the DNC to hold their 2024 Convention in Atlanta.

 

January 31, 2023
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Dawn Clements of Fitzgerald, Ga. is shown smiling in this picture.

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An anti-gay letter led to a superintendent's resignation. But the community wants her back

A South Georgia community rallied around a respected school administrator after an anti-gay letter circulated and she resigned.

January 31, 2023
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A portrait of Tyre Nichols is displayed at a memorial service for him on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols was killed during a traffic stop with Memphis Police on Jan. 7.  (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

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GPB morning headlines for January 31, 2023

The Georgia State House held a moment of silence yesterday for Tyre Nichols, the unarmed Black man who died after police beat him in Memphis.

Georgia LGBTQ advocates are applauding the show of support for a south Georgia school administrator who resigned after someone circulated an anti-gay note about her to local pastors.

University of Georgia researchers are working to develop a market for jellyfish proteins.

January 31, 2023
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Rodney Wells, stepfather, and RowVaughn Wells, mother of Tyre Nichols, take the stage with their attorney Ben Crump, during a news conference at Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church in Memphis, Tennessee, Jan. 27, 2023. Photo by Alyssa Pointer/REUTERS

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GPB evening headlines for January 30, 2023

The Georgia State House held a moment of silence this morning for Tyre Nichols, the unarmed Black man killed in Memphis.

Georgia LGBTQ advocates are applauding the show of support for a south Georgia school administrator who resigned.

Addiction recovery advocates are asking lawmakers to fund programs to help people dealing with substance use disorder.

January 30, 2023
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Demonstrators gather during a protest over the death of Tyre Nichols, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

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GPB morning headlines for January 30, 2023

Georgians reacted this weekend to the release of video footage of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police.

Addiction recovery advocates are asking lawmakers to fund programs to help the growing number of people dealing with substance use disorder.

Visitors to Savannah's riverfront on Friday got a rare look at a boat specially designed to detect North Atlantic right whales.

January 30, 2023
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Tyre Nichols, who died in a hospital on Jan. 10, three days after sustaining injuries during his arrest by police officers, is seen in this undated picture obtained from social media. Facebook/Deandre Nichols/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

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GPB evening headlines for January 27, 2023

The Georgia NAACP and state law enforcement officials are bracing for the release of a video showing police brutality in Memphis.

The White House says 642,000 Georgia applicants have been approved for student loan forgiveness under a court-blocked plan.

Governor Brian Kemp has approved the issuing of a $250,000,000 in bonds for new housing for low and middle income residents.

January 27, 2023
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Governor Kemp Speaks At Georgia GOP Convention on June 5, 2021

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GPB morning headlines for January 27, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday following last weekend's violent protests in downtown Atlanta.

Budget hearings at the start of Georgia’s legislative session saw state departments dive into Gov. Brian Kemp’s  proposed budget and make a case for funding priorities. 

The Savannah College of Art and Design is partnering with the world’s largest provider of professional services to give students new opportunities for real-world experience.

January 27, 2023
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Ambulances from surrounding counties filled the emergency entrance Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Ga.

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GPB evening headlines for January 26, 2023

A stopgap measure will keep ambulance services running in Augusta after the end of January.

Georgia foster care officials have placed more than 400 children in hotels over the past six-months.

State regulators have given Georgia Power a permit to begin long term storage of coal ash at one of its shuttered power plants.

January 26, 2023
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