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News Articles: Georgia

The National Weathers Service has issued flood watches and river flood warnings for many counties across the state on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Rain and flooding across Georgia: What you need to know

As a storm front moved across Georgia in the overnight hours Sunday and throughout the day Monday, heavy rainfall caused flooding on roadways and rivers swelled. The National Weather Service is urging residents to be aware of possible flooding conditions and to exercise caution when driving.

February 12, 2024
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  • GPB News Staff
Okefenokee: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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GPB morning headlines for February 12, 2024

A new project aims to uncover and document an overlooked chapter in Georgia history.

A company's plan to mine near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp is nearing approval by Georgia regulators, despite conservationists' concerns that it could irreparably damage the swamp and its vast wildlife refuge.

The Carter Center released results of its first Georgia mental health parity awareness survey during Mental Health Parity Day at the state Capitol.

February 12, 2024
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By:
  • GPB News Radio
Nathan Klaus, Senior Wildlife Biologist for the Georgia DNR explaining the important of starting the burn on the perimeter. The native long-leaf pine, behind Klaus, is thriving at Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area and protected through fire. Kala Hunter khunter@ledger-enquirer.com

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Good fire days are shrinking in Georgia. What it means for wildfires and smoke pollution

The number of days that Georgia can now perform “prescribed burning” is shrinking as a result of climate change, adding to the already delicate balance of the fire prevention action.

February 12, 2024
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By:
  • Kala Hunter
The burned out Atlanta Police patrol car in Lakewood Heights. (Courtesy APD)

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  • News

Training center opponents torch patrol car outside officer’s home

The incident occurred before dawn on Saturday morning. Several social media accounts connected to the “Stop Cop City” movement claimed responsibility and said more acts of civil disobedience were forthcoming.

February 12, 2024
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By:
  • Collin Kelley and
  • Dyana Bagby
Stevie Wonder performs with the Celebration Choir and organist in a tribute to Dexter Scott King in Atlanta on Feb. 10, 2024

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  • News

Watch: Stevie Wonder performs an emotional musical tribute to MLK’s son Dexter Scott King in Atlanta

Stevie Wonder joined mourners at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Saturday for the candlelight memorial service honoring Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, who died Jan. 30, 2024 at age 62 after a battle with cancer.

 

February 11, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
A person holds a smartphone as Tik Tok logo is displayed behind in this picture illustration taken November 7, 2019. Picture taken November 7, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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  • Politics

Georgia House panel endorses bill to force social media political messenger disclosures

The state House Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously supported a bill Thursday requiring public disclosure of any content that political campaigns and candidates pay celebrities and other social media influencers to post.

February 09, 2024
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  • Stanley Dunlap
Cornbread

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  • News

'Lawmakers': Legislators debate cornbread versus biscuits on Day 18

Today, lawmakers in the House debated a bill that would make cornbread the official state bread. 

February 09, 2024
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
File photo by Dado Ruvic/REUTERS

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  • News

Georgia lawmakers, environmentalists blast tax break plan to expand crypto-mining in state

A proposal designed to boost the already thriving Bitcoin-mining industry in Georgia has crashed into concerns over the noise created by local crypto-mining operations and the drain on electricity and water resources.

February 09, 2024
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  • Jill Nolin
Heather Sims conducts a phone based app interview and needs assessment with a man who, by his account, has been homeless his entire life.

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  • Economy

Mapping the increase in Macon homelessness is a tall task, even with the latest technology

A new app shows community administrators the way to a more organized census of unsheltered people, but exact numbers remain elusive.

February 09, 2024
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  • Grant Blankenship
Savannah Bananas mascot Split at the “Banana Ball World Tour Draft,” where locations were announced for the team's 2023 schedule.

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  • Sports

The Savannah Bananas' 2024 season is underway. Here's what's new to ‘Banana Ball’ this year

The team's 21-city tour will feature a new rule, MLB ballpark appearances and more seats in Savannah.

February 09, 2024
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
A group of people is shown biking on a paved trail that passes by a group of cows.

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  • News

Plans unveiled in Georgia for 'America's longest paved trail'

Advocates for a bike and pedestrian trail linking Athens and Savannah have unveiled detailed plans for the project.

February 09, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya
Keitaro Harada

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  • Music

A chance meeting brought this now-famous conductor to Macon’s Mercer University to study

Keitaro Harada will come “home” to Macon as guest conductor of the Macon-Mercer Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Grand Opera House.

February 09, 2024
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  • The Telegraph
A map from the feasibility study outlining the proposed city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County.

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  • News

Georgia Today: Mulberry cityhood bill heads to Kemp; Unionization bill; Savannah Bananas

On the Friday, Feb. 9 edition of Georgia Today: A bill to create a new city in northeastern Gwinnett County heads to the governor's desk; lawmakers pass a bill that could force more unionization votes; and the Savannah Bananas baseball season gets off to a slippery start.

February 09, 2024
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Cupid’s Undie Run (Courtesy CUR)

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  • News

A guide to Valentine’s Day events around metro Atlanta

Love is in the air all around Atlanta and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with or without a significant other. 

February 09, 2024
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By:
  • Logan Ritchie
Members of R.E.M. joined Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy onstage at the 40 Watt club in Athens, Ga. on Feb. 8, 2024

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  • News

Watch: Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy lure all four members of R.E.M. on stage in Athens

Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry waved to a crowd at the city's historic 40 Watt venue during a Murmur tribute concert spearheaded by Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy.

February 09, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
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