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News Articles: Donna Lowry

In this image taken from body cam video released by the Atlanta Police Department, officers remove and shred items from empty tent near the future site of the City of Atlanta’s Public Safety Training Center on Jan. 18, 2023, near Atlanta, Ga. Some activists — self-described “forest defenders” — began moving into the forest in protest.

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Political Rewind: APD releases video from police training facility site; Who paid for Kemp's ball?

Friday on Political Rewind: Released Atlanta police bodycam videos are stoking controversy over what happened the morning an activist was killed and a state trooper was wounded. Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp's inauguration featured a lavish ball, but his team won't reveal who paid for it.

February 10, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Mitchell and Hickman on Lawmakers

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Lawmakers: Sports betting legislation was filed Tuesday. What's next?

Georgia Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) and Rep. Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) join GPB's Donna Lowry on Lawmakers to discuss sports betting.

February 02, 2023
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Devon Zwald
This photo shows a GPB Lawmakers panel.

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'Lawmakers: Beyond the Dome' explores the impact of education-centered legislation

Sunday on GPB-TV, a new episode of Lawmakers: Beyond The Dome explores educated-related laws in Georgia.Those laws include House Bill 1178, Parents' Bill of Rights; House Bill 1084, which rules how race is taught in schools; and Senate Bill 377 which focuses on divisive concepts.

November 11, 2022
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  • Ambria Burton
Voters

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Political Rewind: How quickly will we know results?; Targeting Black voters; 2nd District race

Tuesday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: After hours of voting, the secretary of state's office reports very few issues statewide. By tonight, most races will be settled, but at least one race could head into a runoff. Our panel sees how campaigns are ending and what role Georgia may play on the national stage.

November 08, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Stacey Abrams, Shane Hazel, Brian Kemp

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Political Rewind: Kemp, Abrams, and Hazel face off on debate stage; Herschel sits down with Hannity

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgians showed up in droves for the first day of early voting, smashing records from 2018. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams took the debate stage together for the time in four years. Elsewhere, Herschel Walker skipped the Atlanta Press Club Debates, for a town hall with Sean Hannity.

October 18, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The line to vote at the Bonaire Middle School precinct in Houston County.

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Political Rewind: New poll shows Senate race in dead heat; Abrams lags in governor's race

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A new poll from GPB News and the Georgia News Collaborative shows Walker and Warnock nearly tied, but recent controversies might have an impact on the outcome in November. The poll also shows Abrams trailing Kemp by double digits and republicans leading down-ballot races.

October 12, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Hurricane Ian

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Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Ian; Campaigns in suburbs

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Ian lands in Florida. Voters will closely watch how the state government reacts to storm damage. Plus, in one of his first stops in the suburbs, Kemp campaigned in Alpharetta with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

September 28, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The entrance to former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is shown, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump said in a lengthy statement that the FBI was conducting a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate and asserted that agents had broken open a safe. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

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Political Rewind: Warrant served at Mar-a-Lago; State prison for Arbery's murderers; Monkeypox cases

Tuesday on Political Rewind: After the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago, it's still unclear if findings could affect the Fulton County probe. Plus, the three men who murdered #AhmaudArbery will serve their time in state prison. And we'll take a look at where monkeypox cases stand across the state.

August 09, 2022
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  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Travis McMichael

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Political Rewind: Inflation Reduction Act; McMichaels sentencing; ACLU abortion law challenge

Today on Political Rewind: The three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery will face a judge again today. Plus, Sen. Raphael Warnock's push to cap insulin at $35 monthly for everyone is blocked by Republicans. Also, the ACLU's challenge to Georgia's six-week abortion ban heads to court today.

August 08, 2022
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  • Donna Lowry and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel.

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Political Rewind: Former Rep. Buddy Darden on panel; Kemp ties Abrams to Biden; Back-to-school time

Monday on Political Rewind:  Former U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel as we discuss nationwide inflation. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attempts to tie Stacey Abrams to President Biden's economic policies. But Abrams isn't backing away from Biden, despite his low approval ratings. Plus, the State Ethics Commission investigates Abrams' 2018 campaign.

August 01, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
student loans

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Political Rewind: Can Georgians get relief from student loan debt? ; Kemp to testify in Fulton probe

Monday on Political Rewind:  We’re answering your questions about student loans. Many of you left us voicemails before the show. We’ll tackle what it means for students, parents and borrowers. We’ll also answer what it means for Georgia politics if President Biden erases the debt. But first, the AJC's Patricia Murphy fills us in the on latest in the Fulton County probe. 

July 25, 2022
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  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
A Cobb County School bus moves on street Friday, March 13, 2020, in Kennesaw, Ga. Georgia's second-largest school district on Thursday, July 14, 2022 approved a policy allowing some employees who aren't certified police officers carry guns in schools, but excluded teachers from those who can be armed.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Reps. Greene's, Loudermilk's Jan. 6 Trump pleas; Cobb controversy; teacher burnout

Friday on Political Rewind: With August around the corner, Georgians are getting ready to go back to school. Our panel breaks down bans on "divisive" concepts, clear bag policies for students' safety, and teacher shortages.
Plus, Kemp and Abrams' opposing messages on school safety.
 

July 22, 2022
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  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Protestors at state capitol

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Political Rewind: Georgia's six-week ban on abortions is now law, effective immediately

Thursday on Political Rewind: Yesterday, a federal appeals court allowed Georgia House Bill 481 to take effect immediately, restricting abortion access after around six weeks with few exceptions. Our panel breaks down the ruling, the political implications, and the future of abortion access in Georgia.

July 21, 2022
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  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican candidate Herschel Walker were among the top fundraisers in the country during the final months of 2021.

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Political Rewind: Democratic fundraising soaring; Walker says he'll debate; Lindsey Graham's options

Thursday on Political Rewind: Democratic candidates continue to raise more campaign funds than Republicans, breaking state records. Plus, Herschel Walker said he's willing to debate Sen. Raphael Warnock. Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham says he'll continue his legal battle against a Fulton County subpoena.

July 14, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his deputy Gabriel Sterling testify on June 21, 2022 at the US House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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Political Rewind: State Republicans subpoenaed by DOJ; voters reject right-wing school PAC; gas tax

Thursday on Political Rewind: Federal investigators have subpoenaed two state Republicans for submitting a false slate of electors. Plus, will freezing the federal gas tax ease pain at the pump? Meanwhile, Cherokee County voters reject four "anti-CRT" right-wing candidates for their school board.
 

June 23, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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