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Ludacris performs at Supafest 2012 in Sydney, Australia. The Atlanta rapper turned 42 on Wednesday.

Music Minute: Atlanta's Own Ludacris Turns 42

Today’s music minute features one of the original dirty south rappers, Atlanta's own Ludacris. Born Christopher Bridges on this day in 1977, Ludacris...

September 11, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Four Democratic primary candidates have emerged in the race to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: 4 Go For Perdue's Seat, But No One For Isakson's Yet

On this edition of Political Rewind, our panelists discuss the increasingly competitive Democratic race in Georgia for U.S. Senate. So far, the four...

September 11, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Jon Ossoff announces his candidacy for U.S. Sen. seat currently held by David Perdue

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Jon Ossoff Latest To Enter 2020 Senate Primary To Face David Perdue

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp has moved to revitalize the task force assigned to maximize participation among all Georgians in...

September 10, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A capsized cargo ship is seen near a port on the Georgia coast, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.

All Crew Members Rescued From Capsized St. Simons Cargo Ship

UPDATE 6:22 p.m.: The fourth crew member has been rescued from the capsized vessel in St. Simons Sound, meaning all the crew members are accounted for.

September 09, 2019
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  • Associated Press ,
  • Emily Jones ,
  • and 1 more
In this file photo, chairs sit empty in a classroom of Hunt Elementary School in Fort Valley, Ga., on Monday, May 17, 2010.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Grading Georgia's Public Education System

On this edition of Political Rewind, we’re focusing on the state of public education in Georgia.

September 09, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
NPR correspondant Sam Sanders is bringing his show 'It's Been A Minute' To GPB's Saturday afternoon lineup.

NPR Correspondent Sam Sanders Brings His Show 'It's Been A Minute' To GPB

NPR correspondant Sam Sanders is bringing his show 'It's Been A Minute' To GPB's Saturday afternoon lineup.

September 06, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
 Cartel, born Ricardo Lewis, died at the age of 44 last Friday in Atlanta after suffering cardiac arrest.

Music Minute: Remembering Atlanta Artist Cutty Cartel

This week, the rap community is mourning the loss of Cutty Cartel, who made up one-third of the Atlanta hip-hop group Jim Crow. Cartel, born Ricardo...

September 06, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Who Doesn't Want To Be A US Senator?

On this edition of Political Rewind, in the wake of Johnny Isakson’s surprise decision to retire, two U.S. Senate seats are now on the ballot in...

September 06, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
People sleep in the bleachers at the Savannah Civic Center during Hurricane Dorian.

Dozens Shelter At Savannah Civic Center

Some people who stayed in the Savannah area during Hurricane Dorian took shelter at the Savannah Civic Center Wednesday night. About 50 people were...

September 05, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Savannah Mayor Eddie Deloach (left) speaks with residents during storm preparation for Hurricane Dorian

Savannah Mayor Eddie Deloach Updates Conditions On Coast After Dorian

As Hurricane Dorian moves toward the Carolinas and away from the Georgia coast, it seems the state was spared the worst of the storm.

September 05, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp Wants To See Budget Cut Proposals First

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Kemp orders state agency heads to ignore requests by legislative leaders to attend fall budget hearings and...

September 04, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp discusses evacuations and emergency plans for Hurricane Dorian during a news conference Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in Savannah, Ga. Kemp ordered a mandatory evacuation affecting all of Georgia's six coastal counties.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Politics Of Hurricane Dorian

On this edition of Political Rewind , Hurricane Dorian is disrupting life along Georgia's sea coast. Even as it appears the storm may skirt by the state...

September 03, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Corps of Engineers Savannah District Commander Col. Daniel Hibner shakes hands with Congressman Buddy Carter (right) and Tybee Mayor Jason Buelterman

Tybee Island To Get More Sand For Beach, Dunes

The mayor of Tybee Island and the Army Corps of Engineers signed an agreement Thursday to pump more sand onto the Tybee beach.

August 30, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Artist Gregory Johnson proposed a 17 foot tall curved stainless steel structure with representations of Augusta's iconic azaleas at its base.

Large-Scale Sculptures To Be Installed At Augusta Gateways

Thanks to $1 million in Special-purpose Local-option Sales Tax money, Augusta will commission three large-scale sculptures to be installed at three...

August 30, 2019
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
In this Feb. 14, 2019, photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  • Politics

Politicial Rewind: How Isakson's Resignation Affects Georgia's 2020 Elections

As Johnny Isakson prepares to step down from the U.S. Senate after four decades in public office, a panel of political leaders from both sides of the...

August 30, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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