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Citing financial mismanagement, five counties seek removal of Brunswick DA

Five counties served by Brunswick DA Keith Higgins are asking for his removal. GPB's Peter Biello speaks with Jabari Gibbs of The Current about the unfolding situation.

Citing financial mismanagement, five counties seek removal of Brunswick DA

July 03, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello
Bloomingdale City Hall

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  • Politics

Landowners sue Savannah suburb over alleged pay-to-play commercial zoning scheme

One developer's warehouse project was approved only after pledging $1.75 million for a new city gymnasium, according to the federal lawsuit.

July 03, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
The Qcells solar panel plant is seen Friday, June 27, 2025, near Cartersville, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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  • Economy

A Georgia town that solidly backed Trump could fall victim to tax bill's green energy cuts

No state may have more to lose than Georgia as Republicans in Congress look to gut federal subsidies that aid both the solar and electric vehicle industries. And few towns have more to lose than Cartersville. Some local Republicans oppose the cuts, but high-ranking Georgia Republicans have been publicly silent.

June 30, 2025
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  • Associated Press

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  • Law

Dozens of new laws take effect July 1

Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year in Georgia politics, as dozens of new laws passed by the Legislature will go into effect. 

June 30, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Savannah GPS graphic

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  • Politics

Savannah City Council approves five-year strategic plan, with public safety named top priority

Real-time data dashboards will be used to track progress and allow public feedback.

June 27, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Archer Aviation has built a manufacturing facility for its electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Covington, Georgia. Archer Aviation

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  • Politics

Lawmakers Huddle: Georgia on the verge of 'transportation revolution'

You may soon see air taxis flying above you as you're traveling on Georgia interstates. Beginning July 1, a new law gives the Georgia Department of Transportation authority to regulate electric vertical takeoff and landing or EVTOL aircraft.

June 27, 2025
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Lavonnia Moore (center) stands with the book display that she says led to her firing.

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  • News

Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character

Lavonnia Moore said she was fired after the community helped her assemble a book display at the Pierce County Public Library. Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character.

June 25, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello
From left to right: Community members Jaylen Black, Alicia Stallworth, Jasmine Nicole Williams, Dr. Karenne Fru, and Davan'te Jennings stand in front of “Born Together” mural in Atlanta Ga. Abisola Dahunsi/GPB News

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Advocates and lawmakers remember Georgia mothers on Dobbs anniversary

A new Atlanta mural dedicated to two Georgia mothers who died from pregnancy-related complications is a focal point as advocates and lawmakers reflect on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

June 24, 2025
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By:
  • Abisola Dahunsi and
  • Sarah Kallis
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Atlanta demonstrators protest, Georgia officials react to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Dozens of protestors gathered in downtown Atlanta on Sunday to voice their opposition to U.S. airstrikes that severely damaged key Iranian nuclear sites.

June 23, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
An elementary school aged child writes in a book next to laptop computer

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  • Education

Cursive writing in schools? Georgia schools are about to loop it back into the classroom

Georgia’s new English language arts standards, which take effect in July, will include an emphasis on handwriting, and particularly cursive. The previous standards did not have an explicit place for handwriting.

June 23, 2025
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By:
  • Ross Williams and
  • Georgia Recorder
At a June 17, 2025, hearing of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff highlighted commitments from military branches to Georgia military construction projects. Screenshot

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: FEMA cuts, Georgia pecans, OB-GYN shortage

Georgia's U.S. senators worked on FEMA cuts ahead of hurricane season, investing in Georgia pecans, the state abortion ban's effects on OB-GYNs, and rehiring over 400 CDC employees.

June 20, 2025
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  • Ambria Burton
Patricia Cheeley, center, has been coming to Homeplace Adult Day Center in Wrens, G.a. for about five years. She's often found in the living room reading from her Bible. Cheeley and others who are elderly and/or disabled and eligible for Medicaid can use it to pay for long-term support services, like attendance to a day center.

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  • Health Care

For Georgia's aging population, Medicaid cuts threaten options for care

Medicaid helps pay for the services seniors can no longer do for themselves. Proposed cuts target federal spending for the program, worrying providers of caregiving services.

June 17, 2025
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Raphael Warnock: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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  • Politics

Bipartisan 'BARK' act aims to bring food to shelter animals

Sen. Raphael Warnock is pushing for a bipartisan bill to help shelter animals in Georgia. 

June 17, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
 Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman talks to colleagues during a special legislative session Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

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  • Politics

Assassination of Minnesota lawmaker is met with bipartisan condemnation in Georgia

Georgia’s elected leaders from both parties condemned Saturday's attacks on state lawmakers in Minnesota.

June 16, 2025
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By:
  • Ross Williams and
  • Georgia Recorder
State Sen. John Albers speaks on Senate Bill 11 on the Senate floor

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  • Politics

Lawmakers Huddle: Not just 40 days. State legislators already working toward January 2026's session

It's a common misconception that the 40-day legislative session is the only work elected state lawmakers do. But it's when they are out of session that the essential work is done before creating laws each January.

June 13, 2025
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  • Donna Lowry
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