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Joe Biden, left,  speaks during a presidential candidates forum in Des Moines, Iowa. Bernie Sanders, right,  participates in a rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Political Rewind: What Does 'Medicare For All' Mean?

On this edition of Political Rewind, members of Georgia’s congressional delegation respond to President Trump’s tweets urging Democratic congresswoman...

July 16, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A rendering from the application shows the proposed mining area, in pink, relative to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Mining Proposed Near Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

An Alabama company wants to mine for heavy minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in southeast Georgia. The proposal from Twin Pines...

July 15, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones

Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Still Alive

Georgia Power’s expansion of nuclear power at Plant Vogtle is still alive following a unanimous vote by the state’s Public Service Commission.

July 09, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

GPB Evening Headlines For July 8, 2019

SunTrust Bank To No Longer Fund Private Prisons, Migrant Detention Centers Record Number Of People Working To Complete Reactors At Plant Vogtle Appeals...

July 08, 2019
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  • GPB Radio News

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Local Races Heat Up, Governor Makes Questionable Appointment

On this edition of Political Rewind, Democrats across the state are crafting their strategy to attempt a majority in the next state legislative...

July 08, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

GPB Midday Headlines For Friday June 28, 2019

Lawsuit Filed Challenging Georgia's Heart Beat Law Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Endorses Biden For President Former Equifax Executive Sentenced On...

July 03, 2019
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  • GPB Radio News

Trump Dismisses Carter's Attacks On His Legitimacy

President Donald Trump on Saturday dismissed Jimmy Carter's swipe at the legitimacy of his election and said the charge was nothing more than a ...

July 01, 2019
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  • Associated Press
A badly injured and emaciated right whale swims off the coast of Jekyll Island in 2018. Injuries from ship strikes and fishing lines cause most right whale deaths.

6 Deaths Bring Right Whales Closer To Extinction

Six endangered North Atlantic right whales have died in June, four of them this week. This brings Georgia's state marine mammal even closer to extinction.

June 28, 2019
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  • Emily Jones
Migrants watch clashes with U.S. border agents, seen from Tijuana, Mexico.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump Tweets Keep Georgia Immigration Community On Edge

On this edition of Political Rewind, the immigration community takes a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump temporarily delayed plans to round...

June 24, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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GPB Midday Headlines For Friday June 21, 2019

Another Measles Case In Georgia Some Georgia Students To Receive Loan Relief Hawks Nab Two Top Prospects In NBA Draft

June 21, 2019
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  • GPB Radio News
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GPB Midday Headlines For Thursday June 20, 2019

Clemency Denied For Condemned Inmate Georgia Driver's Licenses Get Security Upgrade Hawks Have Two 1st Round Picks In Tonight's NBA Draft

June 20, 2019
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  • GPB Radio News
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger during an election commisison meeting in Macon. On Wednesday, Raffensperger annonuced Georgia will hold its presidential primary on March 24, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Raffensperger Sets Primary Date, Thousands Lose Medicaid Benefits

On this edition of Political Rewind, President Donald Trump's internal polls show him behind in Georgia, Florida and other key states. His campaign...

June 19, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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GPB Midday Headlines For Wednesday June 19, 2019

Juneteenth Celebrated Across The State New Bank Name, "Truist" Challenged In Copyright Infringement Suit Atlanta United Advances To Quarter Finals In U...

June 19, 2019
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  • GPB Radio News
Marchers unfurl a huge rainbow flag as they prepare to march in the Equality March for Unity and Pride in Washington, Sunday, June 11, 2017.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: LGBT Community Faces Progress, Setbacks During Legislative Session

On this edition of Political Rewind, as Pride Month continues across the country, we will take a look at the progress made by the LGBTQ Community in...

June 17, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp Aims For Diversity With New Appointments

Today on Political Rewind, with two recent appointments Gov. Brian Kemp looks to broaden and diversify Republican leadership in the state.

June 14, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut
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