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News Articles: Augusta

Products like tampons and menstrual pads carry a sales tax in Georgia. Women's groups are trying to change that.

Women Push To End Georgia Sales Tax On Menstrual Products

From adolescence to menopause, most women have to deal with a monthly reality: their periods. It can be messy, painful and expensive. The cost of...

February 01, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Original Georgia colony

Festival Celebrates Georgia History Across The State

The first colonial settlers landed with James Oglethorpe in February 1733 in what is now Savannah. The Georgia Historical Society celebrates the...

February 01, 2019
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Katie Powers, left, and Tonja Khabir are both active in the non-profit philanthropic community in Macon.

Macon Conversations-Tonja Khabir And Katie Powers

Tonja Khabir and Katie Powers both work in the world of non-profit philanthropy. In this Macon Conversation, Khabir and Powers talk about the need for...

January 31, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

Augusta Considers Fees For Downtown Parking

Parking in downtown Augusta has been free for decades. However, this summer that could change as the city looks to further develop its urban core.

January 28, 2019
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  • Drew Dawson
Georgia lawmakers are considering changes to the way the state approves new hospitals and medical facilities.

Changes To Hospital Approval Process Could Affect Patient Care

Georgia lawmakers are considering changes to the way the state approves new hospitals and medical facilities. GPB’s Cindy Hill spoke with Charles Owens,...

January 25, 2019
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By:
  • Cindy Hill

Judge Named Georgia's First 'Twitter Laureate'

The Georgia House of Representatives has named a local appeals court judge the state's first Twitter laureate. House Resolution 35 recognizes Chief...

January 18, 2019
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By:
  • Morgan Carter
Republican Brian Kemp is sworn in as Georgia's 83rd Governor Monday, Jan. 14 at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion.

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Political Rewind: Analyzing Brian Kemp's First Year Agenda

Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp begins laying out his agenda for his first session of the General Assembly. Flexibility for using medicaid...

January 18, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The ongoing government shutdown could affect victims of sexual assault.

Shutdown Jeopardizes Help For Sexual Assault Victims

As the government shutdown stretches on, it may begin to affect how communities are able to help victims of sexual assault. The $3.2 billion the...

January 17, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

GPB Morning Headlines For Thursday Jan. 17, 2019

Brian Kemp Prepares For State Of The State Speech Government Shutdown Could Affect Victims Of Sexual Assault Forsyth Man Arrested, Charged With Planning...

January 17, 2019
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  • GPB Radio News
Amanda Wiley and Rana Al-Husein became friends when one day at Target, Wiley's son asked Al-Husein why she covers her head. Al-Husein said she was grateful for the chance to explain her Muslim faith.

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  • Religion

An Interfaith Spin On The Church Cookbook

For almost a decade, a group of women from around Macon of various faiths, Judaism, Islam and Christianity, have been meeting in an effort to push back...

January 16, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
The Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Women Legislators Voicing Frustration At State Capitol

On this edition of Political Rewind, women members of the state senate raise their voices in frustration over committee assignments, and both Democrats...

January 16, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A cutting horse rounds up cattle at The Augusta Futurity.

Horses, Cows Take Over Downtown Augusta

Downtown Augusta is home to hundreds of horses and cows this week. But not for a livestock show. It’s the 40th annual Augusta Futurity cutting horse...

January 16, 2019
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

GPB Evening Headlines for Jan. 14, 2019

Brian Kemp Sworn In As 83rd Governor Of Georgia 2019 Legislative Session Begins Atlanta United's New Head Coach Joins Team For Preseason

January 14, 2019
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  • GPB Newsroom
Brian Kemp waves after being sworn in as Georgia's governor during a ceremony at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Gov. Brian Kemp's Full Inaugural Address

Listen to the full speech delivered by Brian Kemp after being sworn in as Georgia's governor during a ceremony at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion,...

January 14, 2019
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  • GPB News Radio
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers remarks following his swearing in during the inaugrual ceremonies at Georgia Tech's McCamish Paviliion in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Brian Kemp Sworn In As The 83rd Governor of Georgia

On this edition of Political Rewind, Brian Kemp takes the oath of office and is sworn in as Georgia's 83rd Governor.

January 14, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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