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Nancy Gobran, instructor and owner of Safety Driving School, poses in an empty parking lot where she holds her driving lessons on Feb. 6, 2024 in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

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Teaching refugee women to drive goes farther than their destination

A greater Atlanta program called Women Behind the Wheel offers 14 hours of free drivers' education to mostly refugee and immigrant women. Many of the women who enroll come from countries that discourage women from driving or working outside their home.

April 12, 2024
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April Festivals: Dogwood Festival and more on tap this month

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back April 12-14 with hundreds of artists from around the country setting up their tents for the 88th event in Piedmont Park.

April 12, 2024
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  • Collin Kelley
Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.

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GPB morning headlines for April 12, 2024

A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lt. Gov. Governor Burt Jones’ role in interfering with the results of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency have filed a civil lawsuit against a Savannah-based oil distributor, alleging the company violated federal law over a seven-year period.

An effort is underway in Southwest Georgia to restore the childhood home of a legendary figure in jazz.

April 12, 2024
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GPB evening headlines for April 11, 2024

Senator Jon Ossoff’s subcommittee investigation into Georgia’s foster care system released a report of its findings showing systemic failures.

Two Georgia Republicans are headed to a May 7th runoff in a special election to replace state Representative Richard Smith of Columbus, who died in January.

Governor Brian Kemp has suspended a south Georgia mayor who was indicted on charges that he stole nearly $65,000 from his town.

April 11, 2024
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‘There will be consequences’: EPA set to settle with Savannah oil company amid Clean Air Act lawsuit

Colonial Oil would pay a $2.8 million fine and spend $12.2 million on renewable fuel credits, under a proposed settlement.

April 11, 2024
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  • Benjamin Payne
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Former Atlanta CFO pleads guilty in corruption probe

A former city of Atlanta chief financial officer (CFO) has pleaded guilty to federal program theft and obstructing an IRS audit.

April 11, 2024
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  • Dave Williams
Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A Georgia state agency said Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, that it will name a special prosecutor to consider whether Jones, the state's Republican lieutenant governor, should face criminal charges after former president Donald Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted Monday, Aug. 14, for working to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.

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Georgia Today: Prosecutor named in Jones case; Hope for peach farmers; Pension for former Brave

On the Thursday, April 11 edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; And an online petition is encouraging the Atlanta Braves to put a 67-year-old Savannah resident on the roster. 

April 11, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
The Master flag waves to the breeze on the second hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

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The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2024

The 88th Masters got underway following a 2 1/2-hour weather delay and ceremonial tee shots from Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player down Tea Olive, the first hole at Augusta National.

April 11, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.

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Prosecutor to decide if Georgia lieutenant governor should be charged in election meddling case

A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.

April 11, 2024
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Dorota Mani sits at her desk in her Jersey City, N.J.

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States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create

As more people, including minors, become victims of deepfake pornography and the industry that’s growing out of it, state lawmakers are pursuing legislation to deter the unauthorized creation and dissemination of digitally altered images.

April 11, 2024
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  • Madyson Fitzgerald

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GPB morning headlines for April 11, 2024

Sen. Jon Ossoff’s subcommittee investigation into Georgia’s foster care system released a report of its findings showing systemic failures.

The first round of the Masters tournament gets underway Thursday.

Atlanta has about two years to prepare to host eight matches in the 2026 World Cup.

April 11, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
A patron walks past a sign displaying the prices of food items during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

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No inflation here: Affordable Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

Inflation may be driving up food cost around the country, but patrons generally won't see those increases at Augusta National. The prices at the Masters have mostly remained fixed for years.

April 11, 2024
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place in Davos from Jan. 15 until Jan. 19, 2024.

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Kemp suspends South Georgia mayor accused of stealing nearly $65,000 from his town

Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended a south Georgia mayor who was indicted on charges that he stole nearly $65,000 from his town. Kemp on Tuesday issued an order suspending from office Pineview Mayor Brandon Holt until his criminal charges are resolved.

April 11, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Unlined coal ash landfills at Georgia Power's Plant Arkwright being consolidated into a single lined landfill on the bank of the Ocmulgee River in September of 2023. In addition to the liner, the new impoundment will collect any coal ash leachate for 30 years.

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What’s legal for closing Georgia’s coal ash ponds might hinge on one word: Infiltration

Some say that topdown solutions for Georgia’s coal ash ponds ignore depths of community health woes and the reality of how water flows.

April 11, 2024
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  • Grant Blankenship

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GPB evening headlines for April 10, 2024

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is setting the first ever safety standards for so-called forever chemicals in drinking water.

Sonny Bharadia has been granted a new trial after twenty-two years in prison. 

April 10, 2024
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