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News Articles: Georgia

Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at a press conference highlighting his Child Tax Credit legislation on April 9, 2025. Credit: Screenshot

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Taxpayer dollars at work: Child tax credit, protecting online data, safety measures for World Cup

The senators worked on doubling the child tax credit, extending tax credits for Georgians with disabilities, and more.

April 16, 2025
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  • Ambria Burton
A bridge over I 185 marks the entrance to the U.S. Army's Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga., Aug. 21, 2015.

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  • News

Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier

The Army is restoring the name Fort Benning to its storied training post in Georgia, only this time it will honor an 18-year-old WWI corporal.

April 16, 2025
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  • Associated Press
A protester is removed before a electronic non-leathal device was used as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a town-hall style meeting, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Acworth, Ga.

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  • News

3 people arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Cobb County

Shouting and boos began minutes into the event in Acworth, Ga., about 35 miles northwest of Atlanta.

April 16, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at the Capitol after signing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on Friday, April 4, 2025. Based on federal law by the same name, SB 36 prevents state and local governments from impeding religious expression. Kemp said the step will ensure Georgia is "no place for hate." Credit: Screenshot

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GPB morning headlines for April 16, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene holds a Tuesday night town hall; 100+ international students join federal lawsuit; Gov. Brian Kemp signs two tax relief measures.

April 16, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
From left: Weny Cross, Philana Williams, Tammy Hurt (holding proclamation ) and Eshé Collins in Atlanta on April 2, 2025.

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  • Music

Atlanta music exec Tammy Hurt receives Billboard award, Atlanta City Council proclamation

The Georgia musician is known for her involvement with the Grammy Awards and advocacy for musicians' rights.

April 15, 2025
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  • Kristi York Wooten

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  • News

Georgia Today: Fed official says tariffs may raise prices; Students sue over deportation risk; WAYMO

On the April 15 edition: The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta warns of higher prices; self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta; 17 foreign college students sue the federal government.

April 15, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Raphael Bostic is shown speaking at Emory University on April 15th, 2025.

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  • News

GPB evening headlines for April 15, 2025

The Atlanta head of the Fed urges economic caution; FIFA president visits Atlanta ahead of World Cup events; ESPN to broadcast several Savannah Bananas games this year.

April 15, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Andre Dickens stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a Mercedes-Benz event on March 14, 2025

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  • Business

Atlanta mayor hosts FIFA president as they prep for two summers of World Cup action

Mayor Andre Dickens and FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Mercedes-Benz stadium to celebrate the World Cup and Club World Cup coming to Atlanta.

April 15, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
The Savannah Bananas huddle on the field at Grayson Stadium in Savannah before playing a team of retired Major League Baseball players on March 11, 2023.

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  • Sports

'The biggest we've ever gone': Savannah Bananas partner with ESPN for 10-game broadcast schedule

Games will include marquee matchups at MLB ballparks and NFL stadiums.

April 15, 2025
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  • Benjamin Payne
MGA’s School of Aviation is located on the university’s campus in Eastman. Photo courtesy of MGA.

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  • Education

​​Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant

The Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation will receive a $2.5 million grant thanks to the Delta Air Lines Foundation, enabling more students to study to become pilots.

April 15, 2025
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  • Mary Helene Hall and
  • The Macon Melody
TaxScout, has now entered into its fourth market - Atlanta.

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  • News

GPB morning headlines for April 15, 2025

The federal government has revoked the student visas of some international students in Georgia; Georgians rushing to meet the April 15th deadline to file taxes have a little breathing room; Atlanta will host millions of soccer fans over the next two summers who are visiting the city for World Cup events.

April 15, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Netflix’s new docuseries takes on the dark side of kidinfluencing. Tudum/Netflix

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Georgia’s most famous influencer gets a new Netflix docuseries

Netflix’s latest docuseries, Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, is an explosive look into Georgia native and child star Piper Rockelle, who is one of the most infamous online personas of her generation.

April 15, 2025
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By:
  • Sundi Rose and
  • The Telegraph
Students and other bystanders gather in the Quad as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hold an event in a nearby building at Emory University, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Atlanta.

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  • News

GPB evening headlines for April 14, 2024

The student visas of some international students in Georgia have been revoked; Georgians have some extra time to file taxes due to Hurricane Helene; a Macon hospital is taking extra steps to treat pregnant or postpartum people.

April 14, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio

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  • News

Georgia Today: Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France

On the April 14 edition: Georgians have a little extra time to file taxes this year; a Macon hospital has special care program for pregnant or postpartum; a 100-year-old WWII vet receives France's highest honor. 

Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France

April 14, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A downed tree at Smith-Gaudry Park in Savannah after Hurricane Helene on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

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  • Your Money

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Georgians have until May 1 due to Hurricane Helene

Georgians rushing to meet the April 15 deadline to file taxes have a little breathing room due to a natural disaster.

April 14, 2025
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By:
  • Chase McGee
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