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News Articles: Augusta

On Second Thought For Wednesday , October 11, 2017

The winners of this year’s Nobel Prizes were announced last week. Last month, slightly less prestigious awards honored the funny side of scientific...

October 11, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

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  • Politics

Will Plans To Expand Gun Rights In Georgia Proceed?

On this edition of Political Rewind, will Georgia legislators proceed with plans to expand gun rights in the aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre? We’re...

October 11, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

On Second Thought For Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Two major puppy mill were busted in Georgia this year. One in April rescued more than 350 animals. Last month in Fulton County, authorities found 60...

October 10, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Politics

What The First GOP Gubernatorial Debates Say About What's To Come

On this edition of Political Rewind, the panel looks at the issues that emerged in the debates among GOP candidates for governor of Georgia, which took...

October 09, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Congressman John Lewis

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  • Politics

John Lewis Leads Democratic Push For New Gun Laws

Today on “Political Rewind,” Georgia congressman John Lewis once again is leading the Democratic charge to pass new gun laws; and now Republican leaders...

October 06, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Daren Wang's Remarkable Hometown

Daren Wang has made a career out of his love for literature. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival was his idea , and after 12 years as...

October 06, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Stacey Abrams (left) and Stacey Evans met for the for the first time on the same stage as gubernatorial candidates Monday, Oct. 2.

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  • Politics

Democratic Candidates Abrams And Evans Clash At Forum

Today on “Political Rewind,” in the aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre, both Democratic candidates for governor say they support action to curb gun...

October 04, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Stacey Abrams (left) and Stacey Evans met for the for the first time on the same stage as gubernatorial candidates Monday, Oct. 2.

Dem Candidates For Governor Spar Over Education, Protests

Georgia's Democratic hopefuls for governor sparred Monday over who is the better advocate for public education, while rehashing the details of a...

October 03, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Barrow and
  • Associated Press
John Coppolella talks on the phone in the dugout during batting practice before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Washington.

Braves General Manager, Scout Chief Resign Amid MLB Probe

John Coppolella was forced to resign as Braves general manager Monday after an investigation by Major League Baseball revealed serious rules violations...

October 03, 2017
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By:
  • CHARLES ODUM
Stacey Abrams (left), Stacey Evans

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  • Politics

Democratic Gubernatorial Hopefuls Abrams And Evans Face Off Tonight

Today on “Political Rewind,” Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans, the two announced Democratic candidates for governor, go head-to-head in their first forum...

October 02, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The mosquito injects saliva, which contains an anesthetic, and an anticoagulant into the puncture wound, and in infected mosquitoes, West Nile virus.

Death From West Nile Virus Reported In Coastal Georgia

Health officials on the Georgia coast are reporting a fatal case of mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The Coastal Health District of the Georgia...

October 02, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press

Author Maryn McKenna: Big Chicken

Chicken is the most popular meat in America. And Georgia is the top chicken producer in the nation. Joining us is author, Maryn McKenna. Her book “ Big...

October 02, 2017
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Ryan McFadin
Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Washington.

Tom Price Addresses Charter Flights Controversy

Today on “Political Rewind,” Tom Price goes public about the controversy over his travel on chartered aircraft even as new reports indicate the total of...

September 29, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Handmade sign for DACA Renewal Clinic at Mercer University's School of Law.

DACA Recipients Rush To Meet Deadline

Earlier this month President Trump rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy (DACA), a program that allows undocumented immigrants...

September 29, 2017
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By:
  • Josephine Bennett and
  • Rickey Bevington
Ross Rossin's depiction of Frankenstein's monster.

Emory Celebrates 200 Years Of Frankenstein

Emory University’s Center for Ethics is spending the next year continuing a conversation that Mary Shelley started nearly two centuries ago. Her debut...

September 29, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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