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Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter (15) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, April 5, 2019. Police say nearly $100,000 in cash was taken in a weekend burglary at the Atlanta home of former NBA player Vince Carter. Police said in an incident report released Wednesday, June 22, 2022 that two guns and more than $16,000 was recovered outside the home after Sunday's burglary.

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Nearly $100K stolen from ex-NBA player Vince Carter's home

Police say nearly $100,000 in cash was taken in a weekend burglary at the Atlanta home of former NBA player Vince Carter.

June 23, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, shakes hands with former Sen. David Perdue at a Republican gubernatorial debate, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Atlanta.

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Kemp and Perdue clash over elections in debate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and top Republican challenger David Perdue are bickering over who was to blame for 2020 and 2021 Republican election losses in their first of three debates Sunday.

April 25, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Matt Stafford

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Political Rewind: GA Super Bowl ties; Hate crimes trial in Arbery's murder; Buckhead cityhood dies

Monday on Political Rewind: The federal trial to determine whether racial hatred led to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery begins in Brunswick, Georgia. And, after many months the Buckhead city movement collapsed in a matter of hours last week. But, we start with all of the Georgia connections in last night's Super Bowl.

 

February 14, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Rep. Terry England (Chair, House Appropriations Committee) presents HB 910, the amended fiscal year '22 budget.

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Lawmakers: The amended budget lives, while Buckhead cityhood dies on Day 15

The Georgia House passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday afternoon — and likely put the kibosh on Buckhead cityhood for the session.

February 11, 2022
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  • Sarah Kallis
An illustration of the Georgia districting.

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Political Rewind: Trump endorses Jones; Redistricting battles; Duncan distances himself from RNC

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A federal judge in Atlanta suggests he may have to stop hearing a voting rights lawsuit after a Supreme Court decision on a Alabama redistricting case. Newly released campaign fundraising totals show Stacey Abrams and Raphael Warnock outraised their GOP rivals. And Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has further distanced himself from Republican loyalists to former President Donald Trump.

February 09, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
The morning dawns on the Georgia Capitol on the first day of the 2022 legislative session.

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Political Rewind: Getting back to the budget under the Gold Dome

Monday on Political Rewind: We are back under the Gold Dome! The state Capitol is buzzing again as lawmakers get to work on Gov. Kemp's proposed budget. We took a look at the different parts of the budget and how lawmakers will likely alter its contents.

January 24, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Donna Lowry ,
  • and 2 more
An illustration of Fani Willis, Brian Kemp and suburban homes.An illustration of Fani Willis, Brian Kemp and suburban homes.

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Political Rewind: Fulton DA calls grand jury to investigate Trump; Primary sees focus on crime

Friday on Political Rewind: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has called for a grand jury to investigate former President Donald Trump's attempts to meddle in the 2020 election. Plus, A fiery gubernatorial election drives the Republican primary to hot-button issues.

January 21, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Photos courtesy Riley Bunch, GPB News

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Political Rewind: Biden doubtful on voting rights; Kemp unveils budget; SCOTUS on vaccine mandate

Friday on Political Rewind: Just days after a visit to Georgia where he demanded the U.S. Senate pass voting rights legislation, President Joe Biden admits the prospects for action are now dim. Is there a future for federal election reform law? Meanwhile, in his State of the State speech, Gov. Brian Kemp showcased his plans for doling out billions of dollars of state surplus money for income tax refunds, teacher and state employee pay raises, and more.

January 14, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveils a new police precinct in the Atlanta's Buckhead district Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, as he tries to head off an effort to turn the wealthy, white enclave into its own city over concerns about a spike in crime.

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Atlanta opening new police precinct amid secession push

Mayor Andre Dickens has unveiled a new police precinct in the city's large Buckhead district as he tries to head off an effort to make it a separate city. 

January 13, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Georgia's state capitol

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Political Rewind: State of the State address; Dickens on Buckhead cityhood; Civility in government

Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp prepares his State of the State address. Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens seeks to improve the relationship between city and state government. And Sen. Warnock puts pressure on big businesses to step in the fight on voting rights.

January 13, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Future of Atlanta

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Political Rewind: Remembering Sen. Isakson; Legacy and change as Atlanta prepares for new management

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A discuss of the legacy of Former Sen. Johnny Isakson with a close friend and aide. Plus, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms gave her final public press conference. Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Andre Dickens sets the goals for his administration.

December 21, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
A mashup of images of COVID, a Rivian truck, Raphael Warnock and the city of Buckhead.

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Political Rewind: COVID bounces back; Rivian drives big change; Warnock speaks out for voting rights

Friday on Political Rewind: COVID-19 continues to bounce back in the United States, though not necessarily because of the new omicron variant. Meanwhile, Sen. Raphael Warnock pushes for a federal voting rights act on the floor of Congress.

December 17, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Advocates for expanding Medicaid in Kansas staged a protest outside the entrance to the statehouse parking garage in Topeka in May 2019.

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Political Rewind: Kemp waits for answer on Medicaid plans; Ralston and mayor-elect talk Buckhead

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We talk one-on-one with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein as Gov. Brian Kemp waits to hear if his proposal for a limited expansion of Medicaid will win federal approval. Plus, Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens works to head off the Buckhead city movement.

December 15, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
An illustration of Georgia's political map cut up into districts.

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Political Rewind: The future of Georgia politics take shape as lawmakers reveal redistricting maps

Friday on Political Rewind: Consequential updates to Georgia's political maps are moving through a special session of the state General Assembly. The Republican-controlled legislature is redrawing the boundaries of state and congressional legislatorial seats as part of a decennial process mandated by law.

November 19, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Buckhead city

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Alpharetta lawmaker tees up Buckhead battle for 2022

Alpharetta Republican State Sen. Brandon Beach prefiled legislation on Thursday that will jump-start a battle over Buckhead cityhood next session.

November 19, 2021
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  • Riley Bunch
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