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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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  • Associated Press
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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  • Environment

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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  • GPB News Radio
Former NHL player Anson Carter delivers remarks during a news conference to announce the formation of the Player Inclusion Coalition, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. After losing both the Flames and the Thrashers, Atlanta is making a third bid to land an NHL team. Former player Anson Carter announced Tuesday, March 12, 2024 he's heading a group that made a formal request to the league to begin the process of adding an expansion team in metro Atlanta.

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LISTEN: Two groups compete to bring hockey back to Atlanta. Why it could work this time — or not

After losing two NHL teams over the past half-century, Atlanta is making another attempt to lure the league. Orlando Montoya speaks with a sports writer on the likelihood of a third franchise.

April 10, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya
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Georgia Today: EPA limits chemicals in water; Opioid lawsuit settlement website; Atlanta pro hockey

On the Wednesday, April 10 edition of Georgia Today: Money from a sprawling opioid lawsuit settlement is now available to eligible Georgians; a man who has spent 22 years in prison will now get a new trial; and could Atlanta finally be ready for a new professional hockey team?

April 10, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A scene from the documentary “We Will Speak.”

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‘We Will Speak’: South Arts educates audiences with inspiring Cherokee language documentary

On April 7, Atlanta-based regional arts organization South Arts showcased the 2023 documentary Dadiwonisi (We Will Speak  at the Plaza Theatre. 

April 10, 2024
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  • Holyn Thigpen
 Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a press conference in Atlanta about children missing from Georgia DFCS care Oct. 27, 2023. Ossoff’s Senate subcommittee released its full findings into deficiencies at DFCS Tuesday. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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Georgia child welfare agency defensive after Ossoff Senate panel reports neglect and exploitation

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services consistently fails to protect children from abuse, and mismanagement at the division is “a key contributor” to child deaths and serious injuries, according to a U.S. Senate report released Tuesday.

April 10, 2024
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  • Ross Williams
Davante Jennings poses for a photo at the state Capitol, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Atlanta. Not long ago, Jennings was not even an active voter. He had given up on politics after the 2016 presidential election, his first time voting. But he was targeted by the New Georgia Project ahead of the 2022 elections and now helps reach out to would-be voters.

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He once swore off politics. Now, this Georgia activist is trying to recruit people who seldom vote

Davante Jennings sat out two historic election cycles in Georgia before realizing his cynicism was self-defeating. He's now 27 years old, works for a state lawmaker and volunteers for a not-for-profit organization that tries to coax disillusioned voters off the sidelines.

April 10, 2024
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  • Associated Press
A Delta Airlines plane leaves the gate on July 12, 2021, at Logan International Airport in Boston.

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Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares

Delta Air Lines is reporting a small profit and says travel demand is strong heading into summer. The airline's CEO says recent flight scares seem to be having no effect on ticket sales.

April 10, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Riley Kirkpatrick asks a question during a meeting April 8, 2024, about grants from opioid lawsuit settlement dollars.

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  • Mental Health

Georgia launches website: Here's how to apply for funds from Purdue Pharma's opioid settlement

Grant applications to use funding for opioid misuse prevention, treatment, addiction recovery, and harm reduction programs open online April 15. Decisions are expected after a 60-day review period, roughly fall 2024.

April 10, 2024
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Credit: Pexels

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GPB morning headlines for April 10, 2024

Grant money from a multi-state opioid lawsuit settlement is now accessible to Georgia providers via a website launched Monday by the state's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

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

After losing two National Hockey League teams over the past half-century, Atlanta is making another attempt to lure the league.

April 10, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Atlanta History Center CEO Sheffield Hale, Billye Aaron, and Atlanta Braves CEO Derek Schiller opened "More Than Brave" to the public.

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  • Sports

Atlanta History Center opens 'More Than Brave' to commemorate Hank Aaron's home run record

The Atlanta History Center held a ribbon cutting for their new exhibit "More Than Brave," which celebrates the life and career of Henry "Hank" Aaron.

April 09, 2024
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  • Chase McGee
Sean Atitsogbe also known as Sean the Science Kid looks at the sun with his eclipse viewers at Fernbank Science Center's Solar Eclipse Fest.

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  • Science

PHOTOS: Georgians watch solar eclipse — some already planning for the next one in 20 years

Georgia was not in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, but people still gathered outside with special glasses and lenses to watch the celestial event.

April 09, 2024
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  • Amanda Andrews
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