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News Articles: Georgia

Bobby Rush onstage at Macon's Capitol Theatre in 2019.

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Ahead of his Savannah Music Festival show, hear Bobby Rush tell his blues story

At 90, blues man Bobby Rush is a Grammy winner and more than a veteran of the open road. 

April 08, 2024
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  • Grant Blankenship

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  • Health

AHEAD study tests prevention of Alzheimer's disease in asymptomatic people who are at risk

In Georgia, the four-year AHEAD study is enrolling participants between ages 55 and 80 from all backgrounds for trials in Atlanta or Columbus.

April 08, 2024
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Charlie Russo, 81, poses in his Savannah home next to a framed display of the baseball batting donut and rosin bag used by Hank Aaron ahead of the slugger's record-breaking 715th home run.

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LISTEN: How a Savannah fishmonger ‘reeled in’ Hank Aaron relics from the field after 715th home run

50 years after Aaron broke Babe Ruth's MLB home run record, a fan recounts the story of how he gained extraordinary access to the field.

April 08, 2024
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  • Benjamin Payne
image via npr.org

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GPB evening headlines for April 8, 2024

Researchers are recruiting people in their 50s and 60s with no symptoms of Alzheimer’s for a new study of the disease. 

Springer Opera House in Columbus gets federal funds for building repairs.

April 08, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Picture of the renovation work ongoing at MARTA’s airport station.

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MARTA’s airport station closed for six-week renovation

MARTA has closed its station at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from starting today until May 19 for renovations.

April 08, 2024
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  • Rough Draft Atlanta
A view of Columbus from the river.

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Columbus offers cash incentives for remote workers

Columbus is offering $5,000 incentives to lure remote workers to the city.

April 08, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya
United States' Lindsey Horan (10) celebrates her goal against Japan during the second half in a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The United States won 2-1.

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Lindsey Horan's penalty kick gives US a 2-1 win over Japan in SheBelieves Cup

Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States defeated Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd.

April 08, 2024
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  • Associated Press

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  • Environment

Time is short to comment on state permits to mine near Okefenokee as environmental groups blast plan

More than 70,000 comments have already poured into the state Environmental Protection Division as the public comment period wraps up on draft permits greenlighting mining near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

April 08, 2024
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  • Jill Nolin
tlanta Braves' Hank Aaron hits his 715th career home run in Atlanta Stadium, April 8, 1974, to break the all-time record set by the late Babe Ruth. The ball is a blur as it leaves the bat.

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Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years ago

Former teammates, Braves executives and family members remember Hank Aaron's unwavering strength despite receiving racist hate mail and threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record.

April 08, 2024
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  • Associated Press
A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon. NASA.

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GPB morning headlines for April 8, 2024

Georgia will see part of the North American solar eclipse this afternoon.

50 years ago today, Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking the record set by Babe Ruth in 1935.

Columbus is offering $5,000 incentives to lure remote workers to the city.

April 08, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Georgia Today Podcast

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Georgia Republican chairman ousted; Inmate mail bomber indicted; Braves home opener

Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Friday, April 5. On today's episode, the removal process begins for the vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party after a judge found he violated state election laws and federal prosecutors indict a state inmate accused of building and mailing bombs from inside prison. 

April 05, 2024
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  • Jake Cook and
  • Orlando Montoya
Josh McKoon

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GPB evening headlines for April 5, 2024

Georgia's Republican Party started the process of removing its vice chairman after a judge found he violated state election laws.

A state inmate faces federal charges for allegedly building bombs from inside prison -- and mailing them to government buildings.

Police are investigating after a man being held at the problem-plagued Fulton County Jail was stabbed to death by another inmate.

April 05, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon. NASA.

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When to see Monday's partial solar eclipse in Georgia — and what to look for

Georgia will experience a partial solar eclipse. Monday afternoon, around 3 p.m., the moon will block between 65% to 90% of the sun, depending on where you are in the state.

April 05, 2024
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  • Devon Zwald
Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller unveils the ‘We Are Braves Country’ campaign ahead of the team's 2024 home opener. The Braves say the phrase represents the fan base wherever they are.

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Atlanta Braves' home opener: What's new at Truist Park this season?

Braves fans heading to Truist Park can expect an upgraded experience including premium boxes, beer gardens, new MLB merch and speciality menu items — and plenty of love for Hank Aaron as the team celebrates 50 years since No. 44 scored his record-breaking home run in 1974.

April 05, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Zoo Atlanta's southern white rhino calf.

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  • Animals

Zoo Atlanta takes a play from March Madness with baby rhino name game

Sports brackets for baby animal names? Try your hand at Zoo Atlanta's "Rhino Naming Madness." The moniker for its new southern white rhino calf, born Christmas Eve, will be revealed April 11, 2024.

April 05, 2024
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  • Ambria Burton
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