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News Articles: Augusta

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta in 2013.

Augusta Church Vandalized With Anti-Semitic Symbols

The pastor of a Unitarian Universalist church in Augusta would like to meet the vandals who graffitied the church recently in what he calls an act of...

November 19, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
The debate stage for the Democratic presidential primary debate at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Stage Is Set For Wednesday's Presidential Primary Debate In Georgia

After months of buildup, the next Democratic presidential primary debate is set to begin Wednesday night at 9 p.m. in Georgia. Ten presidential...

November 19, 2019
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By:
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam

No Questions Allowed At Army Corps Of Engineers Public Meeting In Augusta

A crowd of several hundred gathered in Augusta Wednesday evening to ask representatives from The Army Corps of Engineers how they came to the decision...

November 15, 2019
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
The capsized ship Golden Ray, which has released oil into the surrounding waterways, made the Georgia Water Coalition's "Dirty Dozen" list of pollution threats.

Water Coalition Releases 'Dirty Dozen' List Of Pollution Threats

The Georgia Water Coalition’s annual “Dirty Dozen” list was released Thursday. It highlights serious pollution threats to waterways across the state.

November 14, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Ray Jefferson Cromartie, 52, is scheduled for a lethal injection at the state prison in Jackson. He was convicted of malice murder and sentenced to death for the April 1994 killing of 50-year-old Richard Slysz in Thomasville.

Georgia Prepares To Execute Man For 1994 Murder Of Thomasville Store Clerk

Prison officials in Georgia are preparing to execute a man Wednesday for the fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk 25 years ago. Ray Jefferson...

November 13, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (left) is on the hot-seat after a 1-7 start. Team owner Arthur Blank (right) will ultimately make the decision on a potential coaching change.

What's Next For Coach Dan Quinn When The Falcons Are 1-7?

It’s been a tough year for sports fans in Georgia. Atlanta United fell one game short of returning to the MLS Cup in October. The Atlanta Braves were...

November 08, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Taylor Gantt
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter says her husband is doing "really well" after a fall.

Rosalynn Carter Says Husband Doing 'Really Well' After Fall

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter says her husband is doing "really well" after a fall.

November 06, 2019
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgians Will Get To Weigh In On Kemp's Health Care Proposals

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgians will get a chance to weigh in on Gov. Brian Kemp’s health care waivers. Kemp’s proposals would give more...

November 05, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

GPB Midday Headlines For Tuesday Nov. 5, 2019

Some Counties Using New Voting System For Today's Elections Investigation Shows Improper Payments To Former Campaign Workers Hired By City Of Atlanta...

November 05, 2019
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  • GPB Radio News
Brian Kemp

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp Accuses Democrats of Hacking

The last days of the governor's race between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp have been rocked by allegations made by the secretary of...

November 05, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia Power says it needs a rate increase to repair infrastructure damaged by storms and to dispose of coal ash, but many customers oppose any kind of rate hike.

Public Service Commission Continues Hearings On Proposed Georgia Power Rate Hike

This week, Georgia's Public Service Commission will begin a new round of hearings in Atlanta on a proposed rate hike for Georgia Power customers. The...

November 04, 2019
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
CNN International Anchor Robyn Curnow

CNN's Robyn Curnow Says Dyslexia Can Be An Asset

The Mayo Clinic classifies dyslexia as a learning disorder that causes difficulty in reading and processing language. Politicians and policy-makers are...

November 01, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Sophia Saliby
St. Simons Sound Incident water quality team member Laura Hassold Prévot, environmental scientist, retrieves a water sample from the St. Simons Sound. Altamaha Riverkeeper and UGA are doing their own, separate, collection and testing.

Scientists Race To Track Oil From Capsized Ship

The capsized cargo ship Golden Ray is still trapped in St. Simons Sound. And, while trapped, it has repeatedly leaked oil. Teams of scientists are...

October 31, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
The Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam

Army Corps Of Engineers Recommends Removing Augusta Dam

After years of contentious debate, The Army Corp of Engineers has made their recommendation on how to replace an Augusta dam with something that will...

October 29, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Healthcare continues to be a top priority for voters. Democratic candidates have debated and will continue to debate their plans for healthcare reform.

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Into the Weeds On Health Care Reform

On this edition of Political Rewind, Democratic presidential candidates are dueling over a variety of proposals for improving delivery. We’ve heard...

October 29, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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