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A sculpture honoring Lita McClinton at her family's plot at Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery.

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New book examines the role of race, power, and privilege in the murder of Lita McClinton

A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power, Privilege and the Murder of Lita McClinton chronicles the long delay for justice. GPB's Peter Biello speaks with author Deb Miller Landau.

August 28, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Rasheeda Rahmaan James's sons pose with her for a portrait.

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Atlanta Motel to Home program bridges the cash gap to rehome working families

Working people living in motels are considered a "hidden homeless" population. An alliance of nonprofits are working to move 1,000 affected families in Atlanta to stable housing by next summer. 

August 27, 2024
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  • Amanda Andrews
Volunteers with Frontline Housing hand out hygiene kits full of supplies at motels in South Atlanta as part of their monthly outreach services.

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Georgia Today: 'Hidden homelessness;' Third party candidates won't be on Ga. ballot; Caitlin Clark

On the Tuesday, Aug. 27 edition of Georgia Today: A group of nonprofits works to combat so-called "hidden homelessness;" a state judge rules to keep third party candidates off of Georgia's presidential ballot; and WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark draws a record-breaking crowd to State Farm Arena.

August 27, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
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Watch: Crowded House on why the joy of music is 'doubly important' in today's world

The beloved Australian rock band makes a rare appearance at Atlanta's Chastain Park Amphitheater on Aug.30, featuring singer Neil Finn, his musician sons Liam and Elroy, bassist Nick Seymour and keyboardist Mitchell Froom. The group released a new album, Gravity Stairs, earlier this year. GPB's Kristi York Wooten spoke with the band ahead of its long-awaited return to Georgia. 

August 27, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Dream's Allisha Gray (15) in the first half of an WNBA basketball game, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Atlanta Dream plays record-setting attendance game vs. Caitlin Clark-led Fever

For the second time this year, enthusiasm for WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever drove record-setting attendance at an Atlanta Dream game. A WNBA in Georgia record 17,608 tickets were sold for last night's matchup. That's 33 more than were sold for the Fever game in June.

August 27, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
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Georgia judge rules in favor of states against new labor rule for farmworker protections

The judge’s preliminary injunction means farms in Georgia and other suing states won’t have to follow the new rule, for now.

 

August 27, 2024
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  • Sofi Gratas
Construction continues at Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Ellabell, Ga., Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.

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US agency to reexamine permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia

A federal agency has agreed to reexamine an environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia after conservationists complained that regulators failed to properly assess the factory's impacts on the local water supply.

August 27, 2024
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  • Associated Press
 A Delta Air Lines jetliner is shown at Denver International Airport in Denver, June 26, 2019. Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a turbulent ride through a social media storm started by a passenger's outrage over two flight attendants photographed wearing Palestinian pins.

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Two workers killed in an explosion at Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

Two workers are dead and a third injured after an explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport, according to multiple media reports.

August 27, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts after scoring a point against Varvara Gracheva, of France, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in New York.

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Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win after a two-match losing streak

Coco Gauff's U.S. Open title defense is off to a successful start. The 20-year-old American beat Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-0 in just 66 minutes on Monday.

August 27, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Zo’e Johnson, 13, attends art class at First Presbyterian Day School. It was among the hundreds of private schools that opened during desegregation as white children fled the arrival of Black students.

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What choosing private school means to a Macon family whose matriarch integrated her high school

What is it like for Black students attending one of the formerly whites only private schools created in the South during desegregation?

August 27, 2024
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  • Jennifer Hawes
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath speaks in Georgia Capitol, August 2024

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GPB morning headlines for August 27, 2024

The Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia are suing to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia's State Election Board.

Democrats in the state legislature are urging Gov. Brian Kemp to investigate and remove three State Election Board members aligned with former president Donald Trump.

Fans set a new attendance record at State Farm Arena Monday as the Atlanta Dream took on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

August 27, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Legendary jazz guitarist Russell Malone passed away at the age of 60 on Friday, August 23, 2024. Credit: Photo contributed by Gary Motley

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Legendary jazz guitarist Russell Malone, dead at 60

Well-regarded jazz guitarist Russell Malone died Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Malone, 60, was born in Albany, Georgia, but lived in Atlanta for over a decade.

August 27, 2024
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  • Donnell Suggs
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Georgia Today: State election board faces scrutiny; Harris to campaign in GA; RIP Russell Malone

On the Monday, Aug. 26 edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board faces renewed scrutiny over what some are calling partisan rule-making; Vice President Harris plans to campaign in Georgia; and we remember Georgia-born jazz guitarist Russell Malone.

August 26, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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What kind of rules can the Georgia Election Board make?

The Georgia State Election Board has made several election rule changes recently. But what exactly does the Board have the power to change?

August 26, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Georgia Secretary of State's Office technician Chris Bellew runs a test on Bibb County elections systems while Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger talks to a reporter Tuesday.

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GPB evening headlines for August 26, 2024

Democrats are urging Governor Brian Kemp to investigate and remove three Trump-aligned members of the State Election Board.

Georgia's routine vaccine uptake is among one of lowest in the nation, around 88%.  Vaccine information gaps can be dangerous.

Acclaimed Georgia-born jazz guitarist Russell Malone has died.  He toured with many greats, including Diana Krall and Ron Carter.

August 26, 2024
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